8 Best Nutrition Apps to Download

Best macro counting app

MyNet Diary Calorie Counter

• iPhone rating: 4.8 stars
• Android rating: 4.6 stars
• Price: free with in-app purchases

Whether you’re trying to cut carbs, increase your protein intake, or get a better grasp of the macronutrient breakdown of your diet, MyNet Diary Calorie Counter is a great tool for on-the-go food logging.

The app helps you set goals, monitor your weight trends, and track your intake based on the specific diet plan you select. It also offers detailed nutrient information for each ingredient in your food log and a daily analysis to help keep you on track.

Though several of the features are free, you can also purchase a premium membership for $8.99 per month or $59.99 per year.

A premium membership provides access to specific diet plans, recipes, and tracking tools, along with more in-depth nutrient analyses for foods.

Best nutrition education app

Noom

• iPhone rating: 4.7 stars
• Android rating: 4.4 stars

Price: $60 per month or $199 per year

Offering custom meal plans, weekly challenges, and access to a virtual coaching team, Noom is popular among dieters all over the world — including my mom, who notes that the short, simple lesson plans helped her understand how her food choices were affecting her health.

In addition to providing educational info, Noom also includes tools to track your progress and workout plans to add more activity to your daily routine.

Noom usually offers a free trial when you sign up, but it requires a membership to use the app, which costs $60 per month or $199 per year.