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Add to SafariWhen comparing MyFitnessPal vs Freeletics, the Slant community recommends MyFitnessPal for most people. In the question“What are the best Android fitness apps?” MyFitnessPal is ranked 1st while Freeletics is ranked 5th. 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 One subscription for three coaches
You do not need to get the subscriptions for all three coaches (bodyweight, running and gym) separately. Only one subscription allows to access all of them.
Pro Running coach
Provides optimal combination of interval runs and longer distances.
Pro Free to choose your goal
Beginning with the app the first step is to decide whether the user would like to lose weight, gain muscle or focus on general fitness. It is helpful for the different perspectives of different users.
Pro Bodyweight coach
The good thing here is you can follow the instructions of your coach anywhere anytime. No equipment is needed. Just the training app and the mat.
Pro Training with other athletes using Freeletics feed
The Freeletics feed is the gathering of a free athlete community. This is very important in terms of motivating others, as they get motivation from the community for their workouts.
Pro Combine gym, bodyweight and running
The different training systems complement each other well, and variety is key to keeping up your routine. Define your goals, if it is lose weight, gain muscle, or improve general fitness.
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 Poor language support
There cold be better language support, some things are just poorly translated, and others are only halfway translated.
