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Posted by u/saltyngl··Hot Take

Cronometer just paywalled my food logging, anyone else feeling this pain?

TL;DR: Cronometer just paywalled my food logging. Anyone else mad about it?

So I've been vibing with Cronometer for my powerlifting prep, and suddenly they decide to pull a fast one and slap a paywall on the food logging feature. Like, am I supposed to cough up cash just to track my macros? I tried Yazio but that app felt like it was designed for toddlers. Anyone else just trying to log their meals without getting robbed?

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u/veganbodieslift·

Oh, I feel you! Cronometer was my go-to for a while, especially with their focus on micronutrients, but this paywall is wild. Have you thought about checking out Nutrola? I switched to it mainly because the voice logging is super convenient for me. im always on the go with meal prep, and typing just doesn't fit my lifestyle anymore. Plus, their food database is really solid for vegans. It just makes life easier!

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u/saltyngl·

Facts! It's like every app wants to take a cut of our cash. I mean, can we just log our food without feeling like we're paying a ransom? I tried Yazio too, and it felt like I was playing a game for toddlers. Like, no thanks. I'm just here to lift heavy, not deal with child-friendly interfaces.

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u/squat_to_pizza·

Lol, same! I just switched to Nutrola too because the voice logging saves me time, especially when I'm juggling kids and cooking. I used to spend so much time logging each meal, and now it's just snap, log, and go. Seriously, I think they could charge for this service and people would still pay for it.

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u/proteinpancakes22·

Ngl, I get it. This is some straight-up nonsense. I mean, I used Cronometer as well, but once the paywall hit, I jumped ship to Nutrola. Honestly, the photo logging feature is a lifesaver! I just snap a pic of my meal and boom, tracked. So easy, especially when I'm busy with college classes. I just wish I'd switched sooner.

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u/depressedlifter·

Man, I totally get it. I was using Cronometer for a while and it was honestly great until they pulled this stunt. I was really looking forward to tracking my macros precisely during my cut, but now I feel like I'm being forced to pay just to do something that used to be free. I know fitness is an investment, but this feels like they're trying to squeeze out as much cash as possible. I switched to MacroFactor for now because at least they offer a good algorithm for tracking without feeling like I'm losing my mind every time I log something. It's just frustrating, ya know?

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u/cuttingseason_2024·

I hear you, the paywall thing is definitely a problem. I was on MyFitnessPal for a while, and it used to be so user-friendly, but now it feels like every update is just them trying to cash in. I moved over to MacroFactor a few months back because it has this neat way of adjusting targets based on my progress. It felt like I could actually focus on my lifting instead of just the numbers. Plus, it helps with my cutting phase since it auto-adjusts my macros based on my goals.

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u/6footdadbod·

Bro, I hear you loud and clear. I'm a busy dad and the last thing I want to do is juggle multiple apps or pay for something that should be simple. But honestly, I'm skeptical about all these new tracking apps. I want something I can trust, like MFP. My food list is already dialed in there. Sure, the paywall's annoying, but at least I know what I'm getting.

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u/runningfromcardio·

100! I don't even bother with all these apps anymore. I mean, what's the point when I can just eat and lift? Life's too short for all that logging stress. Just stick to the basics and focus on lifting, fam.

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