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Add to SafariWhen comparing MyFitnessPal vs Argus Health & Calorie Counter, the Slant community recommends MyFitnessPal for most people. In the question“What are the best bodyweight tracking apps for Android?” MyFitnessPal is ranked 1st while Argus Health & Calorie Counter is ranked 2nd. The most important reason people chose MyFitnessPal is:
Foods can be added from an extensive database by hand and by scanning their barcodes. Recipes also be imported from the internet by URL.
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Pros
Pro Easy to add food
Foods can be added from an extensive database by hand and by scanning their barcodes. Recipes also be imported from the internet by URL.
Pro Calorie breakdown
MyFitnessPal can display a pie chart showing what percentage of your food consists of carbs, fat and proteins, helping achieve a balanced diet.
Pro Cross-platform
MyFitnesspal has a website and apps for iPad, iPhone and Android so it can sync your data between all your devices.
Pro Works out daily calorie goal to help achieve a desired weight loss
When the user enters current weight, lifestyle and period of time they want to achieve their goals in, MyFitnessPal works out how many calories can be consumed to achieve said goal.
Pro Social features
It's possible to follow a friend's progress and comment on their profile.
Pro Works with many fitness trackers
MyFitnessPal works with Fitbit, Jawbone and many other fitness trackers.
Pro Recipes can be imported via URL
When a recipe is found on the web it can be imported it into the app by entering the URL. MyFitnessPal will estimate ingredients and show calorie, fat, protein, carbohydrate breakdown.
Pro Syncs with RunKeeper and MapMyFitness
MyFitnessPal can share information between RunKeeper and MapMyFitness.
Pro No wearable or other devices required
You don't need a smart band, an ankle bracelet, internet-connected scale or anything. Everything you need is provided from the phone - from sleep tracking to steps taken each day.
Pro Displays weight over time with an easy-to-read graph
As you enter your weight every day, Argus Health will plot the data on a graph so you can easily see how you're doing. It also graphs a line which shows your average weight over time to make the correlation even clearer.
Cons
Con In the free version, main page is bloated with low-quality ads, ads for Premium, and article links
Main activity screen of the application has full-width advertisements for irrelevant products mixed with ads for Premium features, as well as links to assorted fitness and health articles.
Con Macros hidden behind a paywall
Con Requires diligent activity tracking for accurate recommendations
Unless every movement made, food eaten and drink consumed is logged, the recommendations for how much and what kind of food should be eaten will be off.
Con Not interfacing properly
Not interfacing properly with Apple since the new update.
Con Database is often inaccurate
Database is often inaccurate and it takes time to build your own accurate database.
Con GUI does not conform with current Design standards
Con Calorie tracking must be done in real time
To track your calories, the app suggests you take a picture of your food. However, this must be done as you log it (you can't log a saved picture - you need to take a picture from within the app for it to work).
Con While the screen is off, only some steps get recorded
Many users have mentioned that while the screen is off the app missed recording most of the steps (50-70% of the steps were missed). Obviously this isn't great, as it provides an inaccurate step or drains your battery by keeping the screen on continuously.
