Comparison
A MyFitnessPal alternative
with a Nutrition Facts label
Honest comparison: DailyLabel is a free-to-start iPhone nutrition tracker with barcode scanning, no account, USDA + Open Food Facts data, and an FDA-style whole-day label. MyFitnessPal is a larger, account-based diary with social features, exercise tracking, meal planning, and a Premium subscription for barcode scan. DailyLabel Pro is $4.99 once. MyFitnessPal Premium plans vary (~$80/yr on the U.S. App Store yearly listing).
Fact-checked August 25, 2026 against official U.S. App Store listings for DailyLabel 1.4.0 and MyFitnessPal. Plans and features can change. Unverified or plan-dependent prices are labeled plans vary.
DailyLabel Pro is a one-time unlock, not a renewing subscription.
Prefer a no account nutrition tracker with a one-time Pro unlock? That is DailyLabel’s model.
MyFitnessPal lists Free, Premium, and Premium+ options. U.S. App Store in-app purchases include yearly Premium at $79.99 and other monthly/yearly SKUs. Pricing and plan availability vary by platform, region, and promotion.
Who each app is for
MyFitnessPal wins
- Database size (20.5M+ foods on the U.S. listing)
- Social features and community
- Exercise and workout tracking
- Meal planning (Premium+)
- Cross-platform: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and a broader account product
DailyLabel wins
- Free barcode scanning
- No account required
- FDA-style whole-day Nutrition Facts label
- $4.99 once for Pro, no subscription
- Privacy: on-device log, optional personal iCloud, no app data collection
| Feature | DailyLabel | MFP |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition focus | Calories + 10 standard / 150+ optional | Calories, macros, selected nutrients |
| Day view | FDA-style Nutrition Facts label | Diary / dashboard |
| Barcode scanning | ✓ Free | $ Premium subscription |
| Food database source | USDA + Open Food Facts | Crowdsourced MFP database + custom foods |
| Database size | USDA + Open Food Facts lookup | 20.5M+ foods (U.S. listing) |
| Account required | No | Yes |
| Ads | None | Plan-dependent |
| Nutrition Facts-style label | ✓ Free | Diary/dashboard view |
| Customize your label | ✓ Pro: 150+ definitions | Calorie/macro goals |
| Food value correction | Edit logged foods directly | Custom-food workflow |
| Data model | On-device + iCloud | Account-based cloud |
| Sync model | ✓ Free iCloud | MFP account sync |
| Platforms | ✗ iPhone, iOS 18+ | ✓ iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Exercise tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Social features | ✗ | ✓ |
| Meal planning | ✗ | ✓ Premium+ |
Questions people ask
Is DailyLabel really free?
The free tier covers daily food logging with Calories plus 10 standard nutrient rows on the Nutrition Facts label, free barcode scanning, editable nutrient values, and iCloud sync. Pro ($4.99 one-time) adds optional label customization from 150+ nutrient definitions, add-to-food nutrient editing, trends charts, and CSV/PDF export. Pro is a one-time purchase and does not renew.
Where does the nutrition data come from?
DailyLabel uses USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts for food lookup data. Source data varies by food, and food results show a source badge so you can review and edit nutrient values when needed. MyFitnessPal uses a large crowdsourced database plus custom foods.
Can I import my data from MyFitnessPal?
Not currently. MyFitnessPal offers report and export tools, but DailyLabel does not import those files yet.
Does it work on Android?
DailyLabel is iPhone only right now (iOS 18+). MyFitnessPal is the better fit if you need iPad, Apple Watch, or other platforms.
What about my privacy?
DailyLabel does not require an account or collect app data. Your log stays on your device and can optionally sync through your personal iCloud account.
Is DailyLabel a full MyFitnessPal replacement?
No. MyFitnessPal wins on database size, social features, exercise tracking, meal planning, and cross-platform access. DailyLabel wins on free barcode scanning, no account, an FDA-style whole-day Nutrition Facts label, a $4.99 one-time Pro unlock, and privacy.
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