Noom vs MyFitnessPal (Premium)
Noom leads MyFitnessPal (Premium) by 1.9 points overall (7.3 vs 5.4).
7.3/10, Good
5.4/10, Fair
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
Noom7.5
Includes coaching alongside the lesson curriculum.
Coaching & human support
25% weight
MyFitnessPal (Premium)2.5
Self-guided; no human coaching.
Noom7.0
Offers clinician-led medication programmes in the US.
Dietitian & clinical access
20% weight
MyFitnessPal (Premium)2.0
No dietitian access built in.
Noom8.5
Polished app with lessons, logging and progress tracking.
App & tracking
20% weight
MyFitnessPal (Premium)9.0
Large food database, barcode scanning and device integrations.
Noom7.0
Lesson-based; less prescriptive about what to eat.
Plan structure
20% weight
MyFitnessPal (Premium)6.0
Flexible tracking rather than a set plan; Premium adds meal planning.
Noom6.0
Multi-month billing; check renewal and cancellation terms.
Pricing clarity & flexibility
15% weight
MyFitnessPal (Premium)9.0
Usable free tier with a clear paid upgrade.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | Noom | MyFitnessPal (Premium) |
|---|---|---|
| Plan format | App with daily lessons, food logging and coaching | Food and exercise tracking app |
| Pricing model | Subscription (multi-month terms) | Freemium (Premium subscription) |
| Coaching available | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Dietitian / clinician access | Clinicians for medication programmes (US) | None built in |
| Meals delivered | No | No |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Main regions | US and other markets | Global |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose Noom if…
You want something best for people who want a habit- and mindset-focused approach.
- + Focus on habits and behaviour
- + Well-designed app
- + Clinical options in the US
Choose MyFitnessPal (Premium) if…
You want something best for self-directed tracking at low cost.
- + Free tier
- + Huge food database
- + Meal planning in Premium
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
Noom vs MyFitnessPal (Premium): quick answers
Is Noom better than MyFitnessPal (Premium)?
Noom leads MyFitnessPal (Premium) by 1.9 points overall (7.3 vs 5.4). Noom scores higher on coaching & human support, dietitian & clinical access, plan structure. MyFitnessPal (Premium) scores higher on app & tracking, pricing clarity & flexibility.
Who should choose MyFitnessPal (Premium) over Noom?
MyFitnessPal (Premium) is best for self-directed tracking at low cost. Noom is best for people who want a habit- and mindset-focused approach.
How were Noom and MyFitnessPal (Premium) scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for diet plans & nutrition programs, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.