Feature comparison
The FoodSussed column describes the planned Google Play app. It is coming soon; MyFitnessPal is available now. Features may change before launch.
Choose FoodSussed if...
- You want Irish and UK supermarket foods.
- You want calories, protein and an ingredients-based processing Level in one app.
- You want to see the reason behind each Level.
Choose MyFitnessPal if...
- You want a free plan.
- You want a larger global food database.
| Feature | FoodSussed (coming soon to Google Play) | MyFitnessPal (available now) |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode scanning | Yes, with the live camera on Android | Premium |
| Calorie & macro logging | Included | Free tier available |
| Protein tracking | Included | Free |
| Price and trial | Planned €9.99/month or €79.95/year (UK £8.99 or £69.99); 7-day free trial; not charging yet | Free plan; Premium and Premium+ are paid (price varies by country, see its plan guide) |
| Availability | Android not on Google Play yet; no iOS download yet | Available on Android and iOS; free and paid plans |
| Adverts | None | Ads on free tier |
| FoodSussed Snap processing level | Estimated Level 1–4 with an explanation | Not compared |
| Targets reviewed from your own intake and weight trend | Coach can propose a new target; you accept it or keep your current plan | Its help page says Coach “cannot edit your goals” (checked 24 Oct 2026) |
| Weekly review | Weekly review on the day you choose: what your logs and weight show, Coach decision, one action; processing detail optional | Weekly Digest of your last 7 days (checked 24 Oct 2026) |
| Origin | Built in Ireland | Established app on Android and iOS |
| Food search | Irish retailer foods, other brands and generic foods; see coverage and limits | Global database of 22 million public foods |
MyFitnessPal plans and features change over time; check its current plan guide before choosing. This is an honest comparison, not a knock.
MyFitnessPal is the app most people reach for when they start counting calories. It’s a capable app with a bigger food database, a longer history and more integrations than we have.
FoodSussed Snap is the lead feature in the FoodSussed Android app. It gives you a plain processing estimate from the ingredients list; the app also logs food, scans barcodes and shows the numbers without adverts.
The big shop already has enough small print
Snap the ingredients. See how processed it is.
- Snap the ingredients list in the shop.
- See Level 1–4 and why.
- Snap another.
Estimated from the ingredients read. Processing level, not a health score.
We’re not pretending to out-feature a company with hundreds of staff. The upcoming app also focuses on logging food, scanning barcodes and tracking protein without adverts.
The app is being built for Irish shopping, with foods from Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Dunnes, SuperValu, Centra and Spar in its main catalogue, alongside other brands and generic foods. The catalogue counts and limits explain what is searchable and what has been checked. A large record count alone does not tell you whether the exact pack in your hand will scan.
The app is designed to use an account. Your diary is stored on your device and syncs to our database in Ireland. Progress photos stay on your device. Food lookups use online services, and meal or label photos submitted for scanning are uploaded for processing. Export and sharing are your choice. See the privacy policy.
Sources checked 30 October 2026: MyFitnessPal free features and platforms; 22 million foods; plans and barcode scanning. FoodSussed is the publisher of this comparison.
Looking beyond calorie diaries? Compare FoodSussed and Yuka too. Our food scanner app comparison for Ireland and the UK separates barcode lookup, ingredient-photo scanning, product ratings and food logging.
More context than a calorie number
FoodSussed Snap uses the ingredients read from the photo to estimate Level 1–4 and explain why. It is a processing level, not a health score, and nothing is added to your diary unless you choose to add it.
Who it’s for
If you’re in Ireland, shop in Tesco, Aldi, Lidl or Dunnes, and want to log food and track protein without adverts, the upcoming app is being built with you in mind. If you want MyFitnessPal’s huge community, recipe importers and integrations, their Premium plan may still be worth it to you. We’re not trying to be everything; we’re keeping the tracker focused.
Coming soon to Google Play. Read about FoodSussed Snap and the tracker on the app page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a MyFitnessPal alternative for Ireland?
The FoodSussed Android app is coming soon to Google Play. It is being built around FoodSussed Snap, calorie and macro logging, barcode search and Irish supermarket foods.
Does MyFitnessPal still have a free version?
It does. MyFitnessPal also has a Premium tier, and access to some features can vary by plan and country.
Do I need an account?
The upcoming app uses an account so diary, targets and weights can sync to our database in Ireland. Progress photos stay on your device. See the privacy policy for how food lookups and photo scans are handled.
Does it have a barcode scanner?
Yes. FoodSussed scans barcodes with the live camera on Android. FoodSussed Snap is separate: it uses a photo of the complete ingredients list to estimate Level 1–4 and explain why.
Coming Soon to Google Play
Learn about FoodSussed Snap and the upcoming calorie tracker.
See the Upcoming App