MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter

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Week of April 9th, 2025

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MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter

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Week of April 9th, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter's key feedback

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Paywall Frustration

Many users are frustrated with previously free features, like the barcode scanner, now being locked behind a paywall. Approximately 30% of users express dissatisfaction with the shift towards monetization of essential features. "The barcode scanner, once free, is now behind a paywall, adding unnecessary costs to my health journey."

2

App Performance Issues

Users report significant lag and freezing issues, particularly when opening the app or navigating menus, affecting their overall experience. Around 20% of users mention these performance problems, which hinder their ability to use the app efficiently. "The app has become very laggy, taking several seconds to update entries, which is frustrating."

3

Syncing Problems

There are complaints about the app's inability to sync properly with other devices and apps, such as Fitbit, causing inconvenience for users who rely on these integrations. Approximately 15% of users are affected by syncing issues, impacting their tracking accuracy. "MyFitnessPal won't connect to my Fitbit, and support hasn't responded to my ticket."

4

Confusing Navigation

Some users find the app's navigation and user interface confusing, making it difficult to utilize all features effectively. About 10% of users express difficulty in navigating the app, which detracts from its usability. "Navigating the menus is a complete nightmare and confusing, making it hard to use the app efficiently."

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Carb Manager
Carb Manager is highly praised for its ease of use, comprehensive food library, and effectiveness in helping users track macros, especially for keto diets. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the ability to track various aspects of their diet, although some have noted issues with app speed and recent updates.

#2 RUNNER UP

Lose It!
Lose It! is well-received for its simplicity and effectiveness in helping users lose weight, with many users reporting significant weight loss. The app's barcode scanner and food logging features are appreciated, though some users are frustrated by the paywall for certain features and occasional inaccuracies in nutritional information.

#3 Straggler

MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter
MyFitnessPal receives mixed feedback; users appreciate its extensive food database and tracking capabilities, but many are frustrated by the shift of key features like the barcode scanner to the premium version. While some users find it life-changing for weight management, others criticize its laggy performance and frequent prompts to upgrade to premium.
Competitors Analysis
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Carb Manager
#1 Users Choice
Carb Manager is highly praised for its ease of use, comprehensive food library, and effectiveness in helping users track macros, especially for keto diets. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the ability to track various aspects of their diet, although some have noted issues with app speed and recent updates.
Lose It!
#2 Runner-up
Lose It! is well-received for its simplicity and effectiveness in helping users lose weight, with many users reporting significant weight loss. The app's barcode scanner and food logging features are appreciated, though some users are frustrated by the paywall for certain features and occasional inaccuracies in nutritional information.
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter
#3 Straggler
MyFitnessPal receives mixed feedback; users appreciate its extensive food database and tracking capabilities, but many are frustrated by the shift of key features like the barcode scanner to the premium version. While some users find it life-changing for weight management, others criticize its laggy performance and frequent prompts to upgrade to premium.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Feature Paywalls
Users are frustrated that previously free features, like the barcode scanner, are now locked behind a paywall, which they perceive as greedy and unsupportive of their health journey.
App Performance
The app experiences significant lag and crashes, particularly on iPads, leading to a frustrating user experience and repeated attempts to restart or reinstall the app.
The app freezes upon opening on my iPad, and reinstalling doesn't fix the issue.
Syncing Issues
There are persistent problems with syncing data to other apps and devices, such as Fitbit and Trainerize, which disrupts users' ability to track their fitness and nutrition accurately.
MyFitnessPal won't connect to Fitbit, and support hasn't responded to my ticket.
Navigation Confusion
Users find the app's navigation cumbersome and confusing, with premium features not delivering a premium experience, leading to dissatisfaction with the app's usability.
Customer Support
Customer service is unresponsive, particularly regarding issues like password resets and refund requests, leaving users feeling unsupported and frustrated.
I requested a password reset multiple times but never received any response.
Subscription Model
The subscription model is seen as overly aggressive, with constant prompts to upgrade to Premium, even during the free trial, which detracts from the user experience.
I'm not interested in paying for premium while I'm in my 30-day trial, yet I'm constantly prompted to upgrade.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Feature Paywalls
Users are frustrated that previously free features, like the barcode scanner, are now locked behind a paywall, which they perceive as greedy and unsupportive of their health journey.
App Performance
The app experiences significant lag and crashes, particularly on iPads, leading to a frustrating user experience and repeated attempts to restart or reinstall the app.
Syncing Issues
There are persistent problems with syncing data to other apps and devices, such as Fitbit and Trainerize, which disrupts users' ability to track their fitness and nutrition accurately.
Navigation Confusion
Users find the app's navigation cumbersome and confusing, with premium features not delivering a premium experience, leading to dissatisfaction with the app's usability.
Customer Support
Customer service is unresponsive, particularly regarding issues like password resets and refund requests, leaving users feeling unsupported and frustrated.
Subscription Model
The subscription model is seen as overly aggressive, with constant prompts to upgrade to Premium, even during the free trial, which detracts from the user experience.

Quotes of the week

Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes

I've used this app on and off for a few years, and at one point, it helped me lose 40 lbs through consistent tracking and exercise. However, when I recently returned to it, I was disappointed to find that the best feature—the barcode scanner—has been removed from the free version. Eating healthy is already more expensive than the processed foods that get many of us off track, so to take away such a convenient tool and put it behind a paywall feels frustrating and greedy.
Figrock1
Week of April 9th, 2025
I love how I can just quickly add on my meals, it remembers what I’ve had in the past and copies what I ate on any date I want. Their database has nearly everything you can think of. Tracking is the simplest way to reach your goals.
Nct72
Week of April 9th, 2025
Been using this app for years. At first it was great but gradually over time the best features are moved behind pay walls. For the past 3 months the app has been so slow to open.
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Week of April 9th, 2025

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The quotes of the week

Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes
I've used this app on and off for a few years, and at one point, it helped me lose 40 lbs through consistent tracking and exercise. However, when I recently returned to it, I was disappointed to find that the best feature—the barcode scanner—has been removed from the free version. Eating healthy is already more expensive than the processed foods that get many of us off track, so to take away such a convenient tool and put it behind a paywall feels frustrating and greedy.
Candice Wu
App Store
I love how I can just quickly add on my meals, it remembers what I’ve had in the past and copies what I ate on any date I want. Their database has nearly everything you can think of. Tracking is the simplest way to reach your goals.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
Been using this app for years. At first it was great but gradually over time the best features are moved behind pay walls. For the past 3 months the app has been so slow to open.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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