A MyFitnessPal alternative for people who would rather type a sentence
CalStory logs food from a plain description and tracks your lifting in the same place. It is a smaller, newer product, so it will not be the right choice for everyone.
Log two scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast.
Done. I logged it as about 300 calories and 16 g of protein.
How much protein do I have left today?
I checked your diary and compared it with your protein target.
Example only. Claude's wording and estimates will vary.
The quick answer
| Choose CalStory if | Choose MyFitnessPal if |
|---|---|
| You want to describe meals in plain words | You want to scan barcodes |
| You want to log from Claude | You want a released native mobile app |
| You lift and want workouts beside your food | You want a very large food database |
Where CalStory fits
- Describe meals in words. Type what you ate and AI estimates the calories and macros.
- Log from Claude. The Claude connector adds meals, workouts, water and weigh-ins to your diary from a chat.
- Food and lifting together. Sets, reps and weight sit beside your calorie and macro targets.
- A straightforward free plan. Unlimited manual logging and 5 AI prompts a day, with no card. See pricing.
Where MyFitnessPal is the better choice
- You want a very large database of branded and user-submitted foods.
- You rely on barcode scanning. CalStory does not have a barcode scanner.
- You want an established native mobile app today. CalStory is on the web, and its mobile app has not launched.
- You want a long-running product with a large community.
Which should you pick?
Pick the one you will still use in a month. If searching a database for each ingredient is why you stopped tracking, try describing a day of meals in CalStory. If scanning packages works for you, stay with a barcode-first app.
Want a starting target first? Use the free calorie calculator.
MyFitnessPal is a trademark of its owner. CalStory is not affiliated with or endorsed by MyFitnessPal. Its features and prices can change, so check its site for current details.
FAQ
Common questions
Is CalStory free?
Yes. The free plan includes unlimited manual food logging, the workout tracker, calorie and macro targets, weight tracking and 5 AI prompts a day. Plus is $7 a month and Pro is $14 a month.
Does CalStory have a barcode scanner?
No. CalStory is built around describing what you ate. If you scan packaged food at every meal, a barcode-first app will suit you better.
Can I log food from Claude?
Yes. CalStory has a connector for Claude that logs meals, workouts, water and weight to your account. It works on every CalStory plan and does not use your daily AI prompts.
Are AI calorie estimates exact?
No. They are estimates, and so is most calorie tracking. Check the numbers for foods you eat often, and adjust an entry when you know the portion or label.
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