App Comparisons
FastNow vs MyFitnessPal: When the Biggest App Is Not the Right App
When the biggest app is not the right app.
FastNow
Android · WebFree
- Calorie tracking designed for consistency, not curiosity
- Fasting + food + walking integrated in one protocol
- Log once, reuse daily — no barcode needed
- 90-day challenge with daily deficit visibility
VS
MyFitnessPal
iOS · Android · Web$79.99 / year
- 14M+ food database with barcode scanning
- Full macro and micronutrient tracking
- Integrates with 100+ fitness apps and wearables
- Ads in the free version; key features paywalled
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FastNow | MyFitnessPal |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web |
| Calorie tracking | ||
| Macro tracking | Protein + carbs | Full macros + micros |
| Food database | Manual entry + reuse | 14M+ foods |
| Barcode scanner | ||
| Food photo recognition | Premium only | |
| Fasting tracker | IF + extended | |
| Walking tracker | Exercise logging only | |
| Weight tracking | ||
| 90-day challenge | ||
| Ads in free version | ||
| Core features free | ||
| Subscription price | $9/mo (voice input only) | $19.99/mo or $79.99/yr |
Which one is right for you?
Choose FastNow if…
- You want calorie tracking without the overhead of a huge database
- You are following a fasting + walking weight loss protocol
- You don't want ads or a $80/year subscription
- You log the same foods most days anyway
Choose MyFitnessPal if…
- You need barcode scanning or a massive food database
- You track micronutrients for a specific health condition
- You use wearables and want everything synced
- You follow a complex dietary protocol requiring precise macros
Feature and pricing data sourced from official app websites and app store descriptions. FastNow features verified from fastnow.app/en/app. Prices subject to change.