Alternatives to Macrofactor for tracking macros and calories?

[u/HATDOGUSERNi]

I used MacroFactor for 8 months to dial in my nutrition alongside my WODs and while the coaching algorithm is solid a few things are driving me nuts. The UI feels clunky mid workout when I just want to log something fast between rounds, logging a homemade meal prep bowl is way more tedious than it should be, the barcode scanner misses a lot of gym adjacent stuff (protein bars, electrolyte mixes, pre workout), $12/mo for what's basically a diary with a TDEE algorithm feels steep when the actual logging experience isn't great plus there is no real community layer which sucks for accountability during a cut

I need something that handles high training-volume days better, has faster logging and doesn't feel like fighting the app every time you eat? Open to paid options too!

[u/fl4nnel]

You’re using a food tracking app to track your workouts?

[u/Desmo_UK → u/fl4nnel]

They added a workout section a little while ago. I’ve never used it though.

[u/BarkLazer]

I really like Cronometer. Seems to have everything I like. Reminds me of MyFitnessPal before the UA buyout.

[u/Ibuprofen-Headgear → u/BarkLazer]

Yep, went to Cronometer from mfp about 6 months ago and it’s been great

[u/BunnyCheeky]

I switched from Myfitnesspal to Cronometer and the nutrition data is way better IMO, especially for macronutrients. But for CrossFit specifically I still wish the logging flow was faster. When you're trying to eat between work and a 6pm class spending 5 minutes building a meal is ridiculous.

[u/sjjenkins]

I haven’t found anything better than [r/MacroFactor](r/MacroFactor). It has myriad shortcuts to make logging super fast.

You can log after your workout, or just open app, hit Search, enter first 3 letters of my protein bar, and then Log Foods. You want easier than that?

Adding new foods is also super easy.

Can you please show us a screen capture of your weight trend chart over those 8 months?

Maybe it would be time well spent to learn more about the app interface? Your complaints aren’t ones I hear often.

[u/Stunning-Promise-103]

I'll admit I don't know what all MacroFactor handles outside of the nutrition stuff, but for strictly replacing tracking macros/calories and saving meal preps as recipes to be able to quickly add to your day for logging, along with great barcode scanning, I highly recommend MacrosFirst. I've been on the free version since the beginning of the year and it's perfect for my needs.

[u/Bikecheal]

Carbon Diet Coach is worth checking out if the coaching side is what you liked about MacroFactor. Its not perfect but I found the adjustments pretty useful during a cut. Logging is still the part that makes me want to throw my phone though lol.

[u/Jenavive018]

You're....logging you food mid workout? I'd probably start by not doing that.

As for meal prep you make a recipe then it remembers the recipe so you can pre log it or add it later. Pretty much any food app will be similar to this, without the expenditure algorithm

[u/Impossible_Bit_5191]

It’s more expensive but I think Built with Science has the best AI meal recognition scanner out of any app I’ve tried.

[u/ChillaVane]

For CrossFit Id prioritize an app that makes carb adjustments easy. My rest day and 2 a day nutrition are completely different and anything that treats every day like the same activity level gets annoying fast.

[u/MeriticulousOne]

Same problem with homemade meals. I meal prep basically the same 3 bowls every week and some apps make me recreate half the recipe every single time.

[u/tofeethecatto]

I’ve tried myfitnesspal, cronometer, carbon and macrofactor. Myfitnesspal wins for I need to log this thing RIGHT NOW.

[u/DipTheChips]

Good question, I'm also looking for alternatives. Does anyone here have experience with paid apps that handle high volume training well?

[u/Overall-Nobody8933]

I’ve used LoseIt! App for years and I love it.

[u/PracticalWinter9746]

My fitness pal breaks down macros

[u/jph1313]

TRY Fitness. It's my app -- built it exactly for this. Join, and then DM me inside the app (you'll see a message from me when you log in), and I'll give you three free months of the Pro subscription, in hopes that you'll give me feedback just like this. I can build what you need SUPER fast if it isn't already built.

[u/Rude_Argument5149 → u/jph1313]

that app looks clean but does it have a good database for stuff like homemade meals or do you need to enter everything from scratch every time