App comparison
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.
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Side by side
Based on publicly available product information as of 2026. Go Gym is in beta and some features are rolling out — details subject to change.
| Feature | Go Gym | MyFitnessPal |
|---|---|---|
| Food logging | Free | Free (ad-supported) |
| Barcode scanning | Free | Premium required |
| Macro breakdown | Free | Limited on free tier |
| Workout logging | Included | Basic |
| Workout planner & templates | Included | Not included |
| Rest timers | Included | Not included |
| Habit tracker | Included | Not included |
| Weight tracker | Included | Included |
| UK food database focus | UK-first | US-first |
| All-in-one dashboard | Yes | No |
| Core features | Always free | Free / ~£15/month Premium |
Competitor information sourced from publicly available product pages. Accuracy not guaranteed — check MyFitnessPal directly for current pricing and features.
Where Go Gym has the edge
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.
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.
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
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.
If you need the widest possible food database and deep device sync right now, MFP may still be the better choice. If you want free core tracking, a UK-focused database, and your workouts and habits in the same place, Go Gym is built for that.
Common questions
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.
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.
Yes. Barcode scanning is included in Go Gym's free tier. You can scan packaged food to log its nutrition without any extra cost.
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.
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
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