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7 Best Free Calorie Counting Apps of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

7 of the 10 tools in our best calorie counting apps ranking offer a permanent free plan. Cronometer scores highest among them at 9.1 out of 10.

1. 01

   Cronometer

   people who want detailed nutrient tracking without paying

   Free plan with barcode scanning; Cronometer Gold costs $59.99 per year or $10.99 per month on the US App Store

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Paid from

   $5

   Score 9.1

2. 02

   fatsecret

   budget-minded dieters who want photo and barcode logging free

   Free app; Premium annual subscriptions listed at $38.99 and $59.99 on the US App Store

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Paid from

   $3.25

   Score 8.7

3. 03

   Carb Manager

   keto and low-carb dieters counting net carbs

   Free Basic account; Premium costs $3.33 per month billed annually

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Paid from

   $3.33

   Score 8.5

4. 04

   Lose It

   beginners who want a simple daily calorie budget

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   Full entry, No. 4 overall

   Paid from

   Free plan

   Score 8.5

5. 05

   MyFitnessPal

   people who want the largest food database and device syncing

   Free plan; Premium listed at $79.99 per year or $19.99 per month on the US App Store

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Paid from

   $6.67

   Score 8.4

6. 06

   Yazio

   intermittent fasters who also count calories

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   Full entry, No. 7 overall

   Paid from

   Free plan

   Score 8.4

7. 07

   Lifesum

   people who want meal plans and grocery lists with tracking

   Free with limited features; Premium 1 year listed at $99.99 on the US App Store

   Full entry, No. 8 overall

   Paid from

   $8.33

   Score 7.9

Scores and prices come from our Best Calorie Counting Apps ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com