Best free calorie tracking app 2026?

Happy new year! Getting serious about nutrition this year. Don't want to pay for an app yet since I might not stick with it. What's the best FREE option right now?

PlateLens has a solid free tier. Photo logging, barcode scanning, macro tracking all included.

Cronometer free tier is decent. MFP free is technically usable but the ads will make you want to uninstall within a day.

For a complete beginner I'd say PlateLens. Photo logging removes the biggest barrier to entry — you don't need to learn databases or weigh food. Just take a pic.

FatSecret is 100% free and no ads. Interface is ugly but it works. Underrated.

Fellow new-year person here! Started with PlateLens in January and it's been really easy. The photo thing is addictive tbh, I actually enjoy logging now.

Thanks! Going to try PlateLens since multiple people recommend it for beginners.

Edit: been using it for 3 days. It's actually fun? Took a photo of my oatmeal and it nailed the breakdown.

Welcome! Whatever app you pick, consistency is key. Even imperfect tracking beats no tracking when starting out. Good luck!

Samsung Health if you have a Samsung phone — pre-installed and free. Very basic though. For proper tracking PlateLens or Cronometer.