MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: What Users Actually Complain About

Users are frustrated that previously free features like barcode scanning now require a premium subscription.

“barcode scanner was always included in the free version. After deleting MFP I downloaded Cronometer which INCLUDES the b”

“premium costs a lot, and the only thing you can really track on this app is calories, stuff like protien, carbs, and fat”

“you can no longer scan barcodes without buying the premium. I was able to scan barcodes for years. It just feels like a ”

The app suffers from slow loading times, crashes, and syncing issues that significantly impact user experience.

“The app is very slow to load, and there are WAY too many 'Premium' features that a person has to pay for and therefore c”

“The app does not sync to the website. It will say 'failed to sync data saved locally' even though I'm logged in”

“it's slow to load, doesn't scroll and locks up your phone, doesn't fit on your tablet screen, notifications cycle back t”

The app's navigation is confusing, cluttered, and not intuitive, making it difficult for users to perform basic tasks.

“the new update broke the ability to add today's weight. This happened once before. You tap on weight, and the little + i”

“The navigation is absolutely horrible. The app is sluggish, and it's confusing to get around to different features in th”

“the user interface for this app is very confusing for me. My husband who also uses it is totally lost and I have to ente”

Users report incorrect nutrition information, inconsistent results, and difficulty finding accurate food data.

“The food item has a completely different calorie count. Even when I scan the barcode. So I end up calculating the calori”

“The food database is vast which is mostly positive but also a negative because now you have to sift through a bunch of b”

“Same exact food item with different nutrition values. Even those that are 'verified' with a check mark are full of incor”

The app contains too many ads and pop-ups that disrupt the user experience and feel intrusive.

“they have more aggressive advertisement, pop ups and interruptions while you are trying to log your calories”

“They added countless advertisements. It physically makes me sick to my stomach that their greed and veracity to obtain m”

“There's simply more than is reasonable, even for a free version.”

Users report missing features, difficulty with meal logging, and lack of basic functionality in the free version.

“I find when I'm logging the food I have to micro manage it. I often back log several meals and it's always putting them ”

“I would love to see the beta habits feature actually turn into something usable making customizable habits. Would like t”

“There is no way to input blood sugar readings in real time or to integrate readings from glucose monitors on here”