Best Fitness Apps · head-to-head
MyFitnessPal vs WHOOP
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for fitness apps. MyFitnessPal has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
MyFitnessPal has the lower entry price — MyFitnessPal starts at $0/mo, WHOOP at $16.58/mo. Free tier: MyFitnessPal Yes, WHOOP No. HIPAA: MyFitnessPal —, WHOOP —.
As of 2026-06-14 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
MyFitnessPal
$0/mo entryWHOOP
$16.58/mo entrySources — MyFitnessPal: myfitnesspal.com (verified 2026-06-14) · WHOOP: trackervs.com (verified 2026-06-14)
Key features
MyFitnessPal: Food database with barcode scanner and meal scan for logging (free and paid); Calorie and macro tracking with daily diary (free); Exercise logging synced with fitness apps and wearables (free); Ad-free experience (Premium and Premium+); Custom macro goals and percentages (Premium); Intermittent fasting tracker (Premium); Net carbs tracking (Premium); Voice logging and multi-day logging (Premium); Downloadable progress reports (Premium); Priority customer support (Premium); Meal planner with 1,500+ recipes (Premium+); Automated grocery lists synced to Instacart, Walmart, Kroger, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods (Premium+); Recipe and grocery list sharing (Premium+); Automatic meal plan logging (Premium+)
WHOOP: 24/7 heart rate, HRV, and respiratory rate monitoring via wrist-worn hardware; Sleep tracking with sleep performance score and personalized sleep coaching; Daily Recovery Score (0-100%) combining HRV, resting heart rate, and sleep; Strain scoring — cardiovascular load quantification with daily target; VO2 Max estimation and heart rate zone guidance (all tiers); Women's Hormonal Insights (all tiers); Behavior tracking: 160+ daily habits correlated with health metrics; WHOOP Coach — AI-powered personalized guidance; Stress Monitor with real-time scoring and breathwork sessions (Peak and Life); Healthspan and Pace of Aging metrics (Peak and Life); ECG readings and Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications (Life/MG hardware only); Daily Blood Pressure Insights, beta (Life/MG hardware only); Hardware included: no separate device purchase required; Lifetime hardware warranty