BeslyA MyFitnessPal alternative for people who'd rather talk
Updated October 6, 2026
MyFitnessPal has more App Store ratings than any other app in our comparison (4.7 stars from 2.37M US ratings on October 6, 2026). If it works for you, keep it. People usually look for an alternative for one of three reasons: searching the database for every item takes too long, the features they want are behind Premium, or they want guidance and not just a log. Here is how Besly is different, and where it isn't a fit.
Who wrote this: the team that makes Besly. We have a stake in the answer, so every fact about another app comes from that app's own App Store listing or website, checked on October 6, 2026, and is linked at the bottom. Prices and features change; check the store before you buy.
Side by side
| App | How you log (official listing) | Voice logging | Free version | In-app prices listed (US) | Android | App Store rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyFitnessPal | Search 20.5M+ foods incl. restaurant dishes; barcode, meal scan and voice log in Premium; AI coach | Premium | Yes, basic tracking | Premium $9.99–$19.99/mo, $49.99–$79.99/yr | Yes | 4.7 (2.37M ratings) |
| Besly | Voice, text, photo and barcode; AI coach that reads your logs; live voice chef; 25 diets | Yes, in the free version (3 AI logs a day) | Yes; 3 AI meal logs and 1 coach question a day, unlimited database search and barcode logging | $9.99/mo, $59.99/yr | No — iPhone only | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
“—” means the app's official App Store listing doesn't mention it; the feature may still exist. The App Store shows up to ten in-app purchase lines per app, so several prices usually mean different plan lengths, intro offers or price tests. Ratings and counts are from the US App Store on October 6, 2026.
What's different in Besly
- You say it, Besly logs it. “A turkey sandwich, a small bag of chips and a Diet Coke” becomes one editable entry with portions. Ounces, cups and “a handful” all work. See how voice logging works.
- You correct by talking. “Make it two slices” updates the entry, no form.
- A coach that reads your diary. It answers with your own numbers, leaves a note for the day and remembers what you told it.
- Recipes that fit what's left. 700+ recipes with macros, filtered by calories left, time and diet, and a live chef that cooks with you by voice.
- Diets that count themselves. 25 diets, including Mediterranean and DASH, track food groups, not just calories.
When MyFitnessPal is still the better choice
- You use Android or Wear OS.
- You rely on a huge database: MyFitnessPal lists 20.5M+ foods; Besly has 80,000+ foods plus 28 US chains.
- You connect many devices (MyFitnessPal lists 40+ trackers and apps) or want its GLP-1 tracking and community.
- You have years of history in MyFitnessPal and don't want to start a new diary.
Besly: the honest pros and cons
Where Besly is strong
- Voice-first logging: one sentence (“two eggs, toast and a coffee”) becomes an editable entry, and you fix it by talking (“make it two slices”).
- Restaurant items from 28 US chains, matched to the nutrition the chain publishes.
- An AI coach that reads your own meals, weight, sleep and steps and answers with your numbers.
- A live voice chef and 700+ recipes filtered by your calories left, time and diet.
- 25 diets (Mediterranean, DASH, keto, high-protein…) that count their own food groups.
- Start without an account; Apple Health is read-only.
Where Besly falls short
- iPhone only: no Android app and no web app.
- New: on the App Store since July 2026, with only a handful of ratings so far.
- Smaller food catalog (80,000+ foods) than the long-running apps with millions of entries.
- No import of your history from another calorie app.
- Restaurant coverage is 28 US chains; other places are AI estimates you may need to correct.
- The free version includes 3 AI meal logs and 1 coach question a day; Premium removes the limits.
Try Besly
Free to download for iPhone. Premium is $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year.
Frequently asked questions
Is Besly free like MyFitnessPal?
Both are free to download with a paid tier. Besly's free version includes 3 AI meal logs (voice, text or photo) and 1 coach question a day; Premium ($9.99 a month or $59.99 a year) unlocks unlimited AI logging, unlimited coach chat, the chef and your own recipes. MyFitnessPal's listing puts barcode scan, meal scan and voice logging in Premium.
Can I import my MyFitnessPal history into Besly?
No, Besly doesn't import diaries from other apps. If your weight history is in Apple Health, Besly can read it with your permission, so your trend isn't lost.
Does Besly have restaurant food like MyFitnessPal?
Besly has menu items from 28 US chains, including McDonald's, Chipotle, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell, taken from the nutrition each chain publishes. MyFitnessPal's database is far larger (20.5M+ foods including restaurant dishes).
Is there a Besly app for Android?
Not yet. Besly is iPhone only. If you need Android, MyFitnessPal is available there.
More from Besly
- Daily calorie calculator · macro calculator · weight-loss date calculator
- High-protein recipes · meals under 400 calories · Mediterranean diet recipes
- Voice calorie counter · calories at US restaurant chains · AI calorie counter apps compared
Sources
Checked on October 6, 2026.
- MyFitnessPal: App Store listing · official site
- Besly: App Store listing
- Besly App Store listing