We compared ourselves honestly against MyFitnessPal, Noom, and Cronometer. You should know what you are choosing.
Accurate as of May 2026. We update this regularly.
| Feature | 🔥 SmashBellyFat | MyFitnessPal | Noom | Cronometer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free to start | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Monthly price | $20/mo | $19.99/mo USD | $70/mo USD | $12/mo USD |
| Yearly price | $200/yr | $79.99/yr USD | $209/yr USD | $34.99/yr USD |
| Australian focus | ✅ Built for AU | ❌ US-centric | ❌ US-centric | ❌ US-centric |
| AI Coaching (Claude) | ✅ Included | ❌ None | ⚠️ Human coaches | ❌ None |
| AI meal plan generator | ✅ Weekly AI plans | ❌ None | ⚠️ Templates only | ❌ None |
| 12-week programme | ✅ AI-generated | ❌ | ⚠️ Generic plan | ❌ |
| Food diary | ✅ | ✅ Extensive DB | ✅ | ✅ Best micronutrients |
| Food database | ⚠️ Growing | ✅ 14M+ foods | ✅ | ✅ Verified |
| Weight tracker + chart | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Body measurements | ✅ | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ | ❌ |
| Progress photos | 🔜 Coming soon | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Barcode scanner | 🔜 Coming soon | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Workout logging | ✅ Via programme | ✅ Exercise DB | ⚠️ Step tracking | ❌ |
| Science-backed articles | ✅ 15+ quality pieces | ⚠️ Blog only | ✅ In-app lessons | ❌ |
| Community / forum | ✅ | ✅ Large | ✅ Groups | ❌ |
| Referral rewards | ✅ Free months | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Ad-free (Premium) | ✅ | ✅ Premium | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cancel any time | ✅ No questions | ✅ | ⚠️ Known friction | ✅ |
You want AI-powered personalisation — a 12-week programme and meal plans built specifically for your goals, body, and schedule — and you want a real AI coach available 24/7 to answer your questions. You are Australian and want content and food options that reflect Australian eating habits and products. You want a single platform that connects food logging, weight tracking, programmes, and coaching in one place.
Your primary need is food logging with access to the largest food database available (14 million+ entries, barcode scanning). MFP's database is genuinely unmatched and its integrations with third-party devices and apps are extensive. If you primarily want a food diary tool and do not need AI coaching or personalised programmes, MFP is a strong choice — though the Premium price has increased significantly.
You prefer a psychology-based, lesson-driven approach to behaviour change. Noom's strength is its structured daily lessons on mindset, habits, and emotional eating. If you have tried calorie counting and found it unsustainable and want a more educational, coaching-focused experience, Noom may suit you. Be aware of the pricing and the reported friction when cancelling.
Micronutrient tracking is your primary goal. Cronometer has the most verified, detailed nutritional data of any consumer app — tracking over 80 micronutrients per food entry. If you are managing a health condition, working with a dietitian, or have specific nutritional needs beyond macronutrients, Cronometer is unmatched for accuracy. It is not the best choice if you want coaching or programmatic support.
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