8 Best Nutrition Apps to Download

Best food tracking app

MyFitnessPal

iPhone rating: 4.7 stars
Android rating: 4.5 stars
Price: free with in-app purchases

MyFitnessPal is a powerhouse app, with an enormous food database, barcode scanner, recipe importer, restaurant logger, food insights, calorie counter, and so much more.

Whether you’re monitoring your nutrition to lose weight, switch up your eating habits, or simply hold yourself accountable, MyFitnessPal makes it easy.

Though the app is free, you can purchase a premium membership for $9.99 per month or $49.99 per year to unlock additional features, including detailed food analyses, workout routines, and more customization options.

Pros

large database for easy food logging
many free features available
barcode scanner helps simplify nutrient tracking

Cons

some users note that the interface can be glitchy, confusing, or difficult to use
detailed nutrient analysis only available with premium membership

Best healthy recipe app

Yummly Recipes & Cooking Tools

iPhone rating: 4.7 stars
Android rating: 4.5 stars
Price: free with in-app purchases

With more than 2 million recipes to choose from and a variety of options tailored to your tastes, needs, and preferences, Yummly is my go-to app for healthy cooking.

Recipes are sorted and organized by cuisine, course, diet, and required ingredients, making it easy to find something that works for you.

You can also add ingredients to your shopping list, connect smart appliances to the app, and create custom collections with your favorite recipes.

While the app is free to use, for $4.99 per month, you can access premium features, including detailed cooking guides, nutritional information for each recipe, recommended recipes based on your goals, and additional tools to streamline meal planning.