Comparison
A MyFitnessPal alternative with a Nutrition Facts label
Honest comparison: DailyLabel is a free-to-start iPhone tracker with barcode scanning, no account, USDA + Open Food Facts data, and an FDA-style whole-day label. MyFitnessPal is the larger cross-platform diary with a crowdsourced database, social features, exercise tracking, and meal planning. Premium plans vary, about $80/year on the U.S. App Store.
Fact-checked 2026-08-25 against the official U.S. App Store listings for DailyLabel and MyFitnessPal. Plans and features can change.
DailyLabel Pro is a one-time unlock, not a renewing subscription.
U.S. App Store yearly Premium is $79.99 as of August 25, 2026 (~$80/yr). Other SKUs, monthly plans, Premium+, trials, and regional prices exist. Plans vary.
| Feature | DailyLabel | MFP |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition focus | Calories + 10 standard / 150+ optional | Calories, macros, selected nutrients |
| Barcode scanning | ✓ Free | $ Premium subscription |
| Food database source | USDA + Open Food Facts | MFP database + custom foods |
| 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 | MFP account sync |
| Exercise tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Social features | ✗ | ✓ |
| Meal planning | ✗ | ✓ Premium+ |
| Food database size | USDA + Open Food Facts (no published count) | 20.5M+ foods (MFP listing) |
| Platforms | iPhone only, iOS 18+ | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch; Android and web too |
Who wins what
MyFitnessPal is stronger if you want
- A much larger crowdsourced food database (20.5M+ foods on its U.S. listing)
- Social features and a community
- Exercise and workout tracking
- Meal planning (Premium+)
- Cross-platform access (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android, and web)
DailyLabel is stronger if you want
- Free barcode scanning on iPhone
- No account and no DailyLabel login
- An FDA-style Nutrition Facts label for the whole day
- $4.99 once for Pro, with no subscription
- On-device data plus optional private iCloud sync
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.
Can I import my data from MyFitnessPal?
Not currently. MyFitnessPal offers report and export tools, but DailyLabel does not import those files yet. DailyLabel has no account requirement and minimal setup, so you can start a new log without creating another account.
Does it work on Android?
DailyLabel is iPhone only right now (iOS 18+). Android and broader platform support are something we're considering based on demand.
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.
See also: DailyLabel vs Cronometer · DailyLabel vs Lose It!