When comparing MyFitnessPal vs Jefit, the Slant community recommends MyFitnessPal for most people. In the question“What are the best apps to track diet and/or exercise?” MyFitnessPal is ranked 1st while Jefit 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 Create and share routines
You can share fitness routines you've created using a vast exercise library or download routines other people have created.
Pro Find exercises by muscle group
Jefit will offer a vast list of exercises for you to add to your routine based on a muscle group you want to improve.
Pro Can track rest time
Rest time between repetitions can be set. The app will let you know when that time has run out.
Pro Acts like a personal trainer
It pushes you to do more and adjusts what you should focus on. It also times rest periods to keep sessions consistent.
Pro Activity logging
Tracks the days you have worked out and exercises done.
Pro Free version available
Jefit offers a free version as well as this paid version. By offering the free version users can easily use the application though with a few caveats such as in app advertisements and less functionality.
Pro Good statistics
Keeps workout and body information and displays progress over time.
Pro Metric & imperial systems
You can choose to use either kg/cm or lb/inch.
Pro Great graphics quality
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.