MyFitnessPal vs SHRED
Our featured pick: SHRED (affiliate partner). In our scoring, MyFitnessPal scores 7.1 and SHRED 7.1 out of 10.
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Key differences
- Price
- MyFitnessPal Free or $19.99/mo; SHRED $9.99/mo or $19.99/mo (different products and plans, so neither is marked cheaper)
MyFitnessPal
Best for free-to-start calorie and macro tracking alongside GLP-1 therapy
Free
Free
Our score 7.1/10
SHRED
Affiliate partnerBest for budget-friendly AI strength training to pair with a GLP-1 weight-loss plan
Premium Annual
$9.99
Our score 7.1/10
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Costs & coverage
Published prices with their terms attached. Yearly figures are modeled from the standing price and billing cadence. A check mark marks the better side, on like-for-like rows only.
MyFitnessPal
SHRED
Price
Lowest listed price
Free
Free
$9.99/mo
Premium Annual
Next listed plan
$19.99/mo
Premium
$19.99/mo
Premium Monthly
Terms & safety
FDA warning letters
None on record
None on record
Provider facts checked
August 2026
October 2026
Every dose and plan: MyFitnessPal · SHRED
Which fits your priorities?
Only the points where these two differ, from the table above and each provider’s record.
Choose MyFitnessPal if…
- Functional free tier — food diary, calorie goals, and one of the largest food databases at no cost
- Food logging/self-monitoring is a well-evidenced weight-loss habit, and this is the category's most established app
- 7-day free trial on paid plans; access continues through the paid period after cancellation
What to weigh up
- Barcode scan and meal scan are paid Premium features; the free tier is ad-supported
- Tracking tool only — no medication, no clinicians, and no human coaching
Choose SHRED if…
- Highly rated app (4.8/5 on the App Store) with coach-built programs plus adaptive AI progression
- Free tier and 7-day Premium trial let you test before paying
- Equipment-aware workouts adapt to gym, home, or bodyweight-only training
What to weigh up
- Training app only — no nutrition planning, calorie tracking, or medical weight-loss care
- No 1:1 human coaching; guidance comes from AI and prebuilt coach programs
Explore the scoring factors
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
MyFitnessPal
7.1/10
SHRED
7.1/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
MyFitnessPal vs SHRED: FAQ
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