What changed with MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is one of the biggest food databases around and a solid choice for many people. In 2026, reviewers reported that its meal-scan (photo) logging moved into the paid Premium plan, joining barcode scanning, which went paid in 2022. Published 2026 reviews list Premium at around $19.99/month or $79.99/year. Prices change, so check MyFitnessPal's own app for current pricing.
How Ash Fuel is different
- Photo logging on the free plan. 3 food-photo scans every day, no credit card.
- No typing every ingredient. Snap your plate, get an estimated calorie and macro breakdown, edit it, save.
- No app store download. It runs in your phone's browser and can be added to your home screen.
- Encouraging, not guilt-based. Ash Coach celebrates consistency instead of flashing red numbers.
- Water, weight and streaks in the same place.
Where MyFitnessPal may suit you better
If you want a huge searchable food database, barcode scanning, or exact gram-by-gram logging of packaged foods, MyFitnessPal has more depth. Ash Fuel is built for people who want quick, good-enough estimates from a photo and a friendlier daily routine.
Price at a glance
Ash Fuel Free is $0 with 3 photo scans a day. Growth is $9.99/month and Pro $19.99/month, each with a 7-day free trial and cancel-anytime billing. Applicable taxes may be added at checkout.