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9th in the 2027 standings · A steady, structured diary
MyNetDiary: 2027 finalist scorecard
MyNetDiary is commended in the 2027 awards for a structured, uncluttered food diary on phone and web, with a separate diabetes-focused companion app from the same company. It places ninth overall.
2027: Commended for a structured diary on phone and web. Commendations go to apps that do one job notably well without winning a category.
Scorecard
Every finalist is marked on the same eight criteria. How we judge explains each one and what the marks mean.
| Criterion | Mark | What we look at |
|---|---|---|
| Ways to log | Basic | How many fast, reliable ways in: photo, voice, barcode, typed search, saved meals and recipes. |
| Food data | Not confirmed | Whether entries are verified or crowd-sourced, and how well the catalogue covers branded, restaurant and home foods. |
| Free plan | Good | What you can do without paying, and whether the free plan expires. |
| Paid plan value | Not confirmed | What the paid tier costs per year and what it adds. |
| Nutrient depth | Not confirmed | How many nutrients each entry carries beyond calories and macros. |
| Goal tools | Basic | Targets, adaptive adjustments, fasting, meal planning and coaching. |
| Platforms | Good | Phone, web and watch, and whether they share one diary. |
| Data control | Not confirmed | Export, health-platform sync, deletion and privacy controls. |
Plans and price
| Plan | What it costs and includes |
|---|---|
| Free | $0: food diary, barcode scanner, calorie and macro targets |
| Premium | Optional paid tier; see the app store for the current price in your country |
Platforms: iPhone, Android, web
What it does well
- A tidy, no-nonsense food diary for people who like structure
- Barcode scanning and calorie and macro targets on the free plan
- A web version alongside the phone apps
- A separate diabetes-focused companion app from the same company
Worth knowing
- Some planning and analysis features are part of Premium
- Fewer modern AI logging methods than the leaders
The case for it
MyNetDiary has been around for well over a decade and feels like it, in a good way: steady, structured and calm. Setup asks for your current and goal weight, height, age and activity, then produces a calorie target and a macro split you can adjust. The diary is organised by meal, with a running total and a clear view of what is left for the day. It is commended this year for doing that simple job well on phones and on the web.
How logging works
Logging is by search or barcode, with frequent and recent foods close at hand, and you can save meals and recipes. For people who eat similar meals most weeks, it becomes routine quickly.
The diabetes companion
The same company offers a separate app aimed at people managing diabetes. Keeping it separate means the main diary stays simple for everyone else. As with any app, targets for diabetes belong with a doctor or diabetes educator.
Where it sits in the field
MyNetDiary is ninth overall, alongside the other classic diaries built before AI logging became common. People who want photo or voice logging, detailed nutrient reports or an adaptive calorie target will find more in the apps at the top of the standings, led by PlateLens.
Who should pick it
- People who want a structured, uncluttered diary.
- People who like to review their log on a computer as well as a phone.
- People with diabetes who want a dedicated companion app from the same company.
Shortlisted in 2027
Questions readers ask
Is MyNetDiary free?
MyNetDiary has a free version with a food diary, barcode scanner and calorie and macro targets. An optional Premium tier adds more features; check the app store for the current price in your country.
Does MyNetDiary have a diabetes app?
The company offers a separate diabetes-focused app alongside its main food diary. Anyone managing diabetes should set targets with their clinician and use an app as a record, not as medical advice.