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Go Gymvs MyFitnessPal.

MyFitnessPal is the most recognised calorie counter out there. Go Gym takes a different approach: all-in-one tracking with free barcode scanning, workout logging, habits, and weight in one app. Here is an honest look at how they compare for UK users.

At a glance2026
FeatureGo GymMyFitnessPal
Barcode scanningFreePremium required
Macro breakdownFreeLimited on free tier
Habit trackerIncludedNot included
Weight trackerIncludedIncluded

Based on publicly available product information as of 2026.

Full table

Side by side

How the two apps compare.

Based on publicly available product information as of 2026. Go Gym is in active development and some features are rolling out - details subject to change.

Go Gym vs MyFitnessPal: feature by feature
FeatureGo GymMyFitnessPal
Food loggingFreeFree (ad-supported)
Barcode scanningFreePremium required
Macro breakdownFreeLimited on free tier
Workout loggingIncludedBasic
Workout planner & templatesIncludedNot included
Rest timersIncludedNot included
Habit trackerIncludedNot included
Weight trackerIncludedIncluded
UK food database focusUK-firstUS-first
All-in-one dashboardYesNo
Core featuresAlways freeFree / ~£15/month Premium
Competitor information sourced from publicly available product pages. Accuracy not guaranteed - check MyFitnessPal directly for current pricing and features.

Strengths

Where each app is stronger.

Where Go Gym has the edge

What Go Gym does differently.

  • Free barcode scanning, always

    Barcode scanning in Go Gym is free and stays free. Scanning a food you bought from Tesco should not require a subscription. Go Gym treats it as a core feature, not a Premium add-on.

  • Workout and habit tracking included

    MyFitnessPal is primarily a food tracker. Go Gym brings your workout log, habit check-ins, and weight tracking into the same app, so your training and nutrition share one data set with one login.

  • Built for UK users first

    Go Gym is built in the UK with UK food products and supermarket barcodes as the starting point. You are more likely to find what is actually on your shelves rather than a US equivalent.

The honest picture

Where MyFitnessPal still leads.

MyFitnessPal has over a decade of user contributions behind its food database. That depth matters: the sheer volume of branded and generic foods is hard to match quickly. If you eat a lot of niche or specialist items and rely on text search rather than barcode scanning, MFP may surface more results while Go Gym's database continues to grow.

MyFitnessPal also has a large established community and extensive third-party device integrations. Go Gym is focused on the core tracking experience first; those integrations are on the roadmap but not all live yet.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

Is Go Gym a good MyFitnessPal alternative in the UK?

Go Gym is a strong alternative if you want free barcode scanning, macro tracking, and all-in-one tracking - workouts, habits, and weight in one app instead of paying for separate tools. It is UK-first, so the food database reflects what is on UK supermarket shelves.

Does Go Gym have as big a food database as MyFitnessPal?

MyFitnessPal has one of the largest food databases around, built over many years with community contributions. Go Gym's database is smaller but curated with a UK focus. You can add custom foods and save meals to cover any gaps quickly.

Is barcode scanning free on Go Gym?

Yes. Barcode scanning is included in Go Gym's free tier. You can scan packaged food to log its nutrition without any extra cost.

Can I track my workouts in Go Gym as well as food?

Yes. Go Gym includes a workout planner and logger alongside the food tracker - you can plan sessions, log sets and reps, use rest timers, and review training history, all in the same app.

Can I switch from MyFitnessPal to Go Gym without losing my data?

You can export a CSV of your history from MyFitnessPal before switching. Most people log from the same 20 or 30 foods week to week, so re-adding those as saved items on day one makes the switch nearly seamless.

Explore Go Gym

Learn more about what Go Gym does.

Workout tracker

Plan sessions, log sets and reps, review your training history.

Download

One app. Every rep, meal and weigh-in.

Download Go Gym free on iPhone and Android.

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  • Free to use
  • No subscription required
  • All trackers included
  • UK-first, GDPR-native