Is Fitness Pal Premium worth the fee?

[RJrocks 69]

I am learning about macros and would also like to give myself every advantage possible for achieving my weightloss. I have been off and on with tracking my food in Fitness Pal but wonder if I would get more value out of upgrading to Premium account? Is there something better?

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I wouldn't pay their prices considering how littered their app is with inaccurate information. There are other apps out there with better information at a lower cost.

[travelergirl 142]

I like baritastic app

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[Little Green 582]

I've been using MFP for 3+ years including one year of premium. At $49 per year, hell no it is not worth it. That is an EXORBITANT fee. Like, ridiculous. Yes, you get to set some custom numbers (by gram instead of percent) but the other features are not really something most people would either be interested in or get a lot out of - things you can do in your head like eat different # of calories on the weekend. If it were a ONE-TIME fee of $4.99 or $9.99 like when you purchase the upgraded versions of other apps, then fine. But $50/yr (or $12/month!) subscription for a few bonus features is absolutely ridiculous. Subscriptions are for companies who provide ONGOING SERVICES, not for unlocking the door to features. Clearly I am still very angry about this haha. I remember when they debuted it and I figured I'd been using it so long and why not support them, etc. Definitely a mistake and waste of money. It also makes me angry because there's no other way to get rid of ads. I always pay the $1 or $2 to get rid of ads in my other apps but my only option to do that with MFP is a $50 yearly subscription... unbelievable.

OK sorry! I woke up on the wrong side of the bed anyway and this question made me rant! LOL! I've been trying out Baritastic and I like it a lot. I'm not sure yet whether I'll make the permanent switch or not.

Edited July 25, 2017 by Little Green

[RJrocks 69]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll stick to the percentages! I mean, I only aim to get close anyways not exact. I am not training for a fitness show

[Joann454 1,329]

Baritastic and LoseIt are my faves. Currently only using Baritastic. I like it a lot!