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Food You replaces 3 paid apps

One open-source tool, 3 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.

Food You $0replaces $43/mo520 · active jun 2026one-click install🧘 wellness
the facts, verified

licenseGPL-3.0+

runson your machine

installInstall the Android app from F-Droid or the published APK

dataThe food diary and personal records stay in the app's local database with export/backup options; food searches can contact Open Food Facts, USDA FoodData Central, and the Swiss Food Composition Database.

setupno real blockers; verified to install clean

facts verified 2026-08-11

what it lets you cancel
MyFitnessPal PremiumNOT REALLY$19.99/mo

A local Android food diary with proper micronutrients and none of the motivational yelling.

the catchFood You is Android-only and cannot match MyFitnessPal's enormous crowd-sourced food catalog, barcode coverage, restaurant data, integrations, and cross-device social ecosystem.

the verdict →all MyFitnessPal Premium alternatives →
MacroFactorKINDA$11.99/mo

A local Android food diary with proper micronutrients and none of the motivational yelling.

the catchFood You provides local logging but not MacroFactor's adaptive expenditure model, trend-weight analysis, program adjustments, or equally polished cross-platform workflow.

the verdict →all MacroFactor alternatives →
Cronometer GoldKINDA$10.99/mo

A local Android food diary with proper micronutrients and none of the motivational yelling.

the catchFood You is Android-only and cannot match Cronometer's curated food verification, broad barcode database, cross-device sync, integrations, and advanced nutrient reports.

the verdict →all Cronometer Gold alternatives →

last updated 2026-08-11 · up to $516/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list

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