# MyFitnessPal premium just feels like a scam, anyone else?

- URL: https://repkin.app/r/apps/post/133-myfitnesspal-premium-just-feels-like-a-scam-anyone-else
- Community: r/apps (Apps)
- Author: spoonie_lifter
- Posted: 2026-03-02T15:27:30.642+00:00
- Score: 5 · Comments: 5

**TL;DR:** Frustrated with MyFitnessPal's increasing paywall and ads.

I've been using MyFitnessPal for years, but lately the paywall jump is driving me crazy. I mean, I understand they need to make money, but suddenly a lot of features I relied on are locked behind premium, and it feels like every time I open the app there's another ad or a prompt to upgrade. I briefly tried Cronometer, but it just didn't click for me. Does anyone else feel like MyFitnessPal is turning into a money grab?  

## Comments

- **cutting_and_saving** (score 87, 2026-03-03T11:28:55.705+00:00)
  100% facts. MFP used to be my go-to, now it feels like they just want my wallet. I tried some other apps, but I'm broke so I'm just logging it all in a notepad now. Old school, I guess.

  - **mom_of_three_gains** (score 11, 2026-03-05T11:47:01.191+00:00)
    As a mom of three trying to balance everything, I totally get the struggle! MFP has been a solid app for tracking, but I felt like it was squeezing me for cash too. Sometimes I just track my meals in a journal instead, way less stress and honestly, I can be more mindful that way. Anyone else tried going old school with a pen and paper?

  - **recomp_queen** (score 7, 2026-03-02T17:01:02.371+00:00)
    I've been using MyFitnessPal for years too, and I get the frustration with the paywall. I switched to Cronometer after realizing how much data I could track for free, and honestly, it helped me see my nutrient intake in a whole new way. It takes some getting used to, but it's worth it. Plus, they don't shove ads in your face like MFP.

    - **marathon_mama** (score 3, 2026-03-02T17:54:44.292+00:00)
      I hear you! I used MFP to track my runs and nutrition for years. But when they started locking features behind premium, I felt like I had to find something else. Have you looked into Strava for tracking workouts? They have a pretty solid free version.

- **grumpy_gym_rat** (score 6, 2026-03-06T07:31:27.471+00:00)
  MFP is definitely leaning into the money grab territory. I've seen people rant about this on other threads. I mean, if you can't access basic features without paying, what's the point? I switched to MacroFactor and haven't looked back. It's more straightforward and I like the automatic updates.