MyFitnessPal Discount Codes: What Works and When to Buy
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MyFitnessPal Premium costs $79.99 a year or $19.99 a month, and Premium+ costs $99.99 a year. Prices here are standard US prices as of mid 2026 and change by region. A MyFitnessPal discount is real, and it runs on a calendar rather than a code. The deepest cut MFP offers is 40% to 50% off during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which drops Premium to roughly $40 to $50 for the year. January is second at 30% to 40% off. Most MyFitnessPal promo codes listed on coupon aggregator sites change nothing at checkout.
As a NutriScan nutritionist who tracks pricing across every major calorie counter, I have watched MFP repeat the same discount cycle year after year. The pattern is predictable, and the timing is most of the saving.
A 2023 discrete choice experiment with 2,016 people in Spain, Germany and the Netherlands found that price and data protection were the two attributes that most raised the odds of someone downloading a health app (Folkvord et al., 2023). Translation: timing your purchase matters more than most people think.
Below: what MyFitnessPal costs today, which discount windows repeat, which promo codes are worth typing, and where the traps sit.
When you realize you have been paying full price this whole time
How Much Does MyFitnessPal Cost? Premium and Premium+ Prices
Before hunting for discounts, you need the baseline prices. MFP runs two paid tiers:
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Per Month (Annual) | Savings vs Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $19.99/mo | $79.99/yr | $6.67/mo | 67% |
| Premium+ | $24.99/mo | $99.99/yr | $8.33/mo | 67% |
Premium includes barcode scanning, meal scan (photo logging), voice logging, custom macros, intermittent fasting tracker, ad-free experience, and priority support. Our full MyFitnessPal pricing guide walks through every tier and region.
Premium+ adds everything in Premium plus a weekly meal planner, 1,500+ recipes, automated grocery lists, and grocery delivery integration with Instacart, Walmart, Kroger, Amazon Fresh, and Whole Foods. Whether that extra $20 a year earns its keep is a separate question, and we broke it down in is MyFitnessPal Premium+ worth it and in the Premium vs Premium+ feature split.
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The annual plan already saves 67% over monthly billing. But you can push that savings even further with the right timing.
The 5 Best Times to Get a MyFitnessPal Premium Discount
MFP follows a predictable sale calendar. These are the windows where discounts consistently appear, ranked from deepest to shallowest.
1. Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Late November)
This is the single best time to buy. MFP has offered Black Friday deals every year since going independent from Under Armour. In recent years, the discount has reached 50% off the first year of Premium.
In 2025, MFP partnered with Factor (the meal delivery service) to offer a free year of Premium+ when you subscribed to Factor during Black Friday. That bundle gave users Premium+ at $0 extra cost if they were already buying meal kits.
What to expect in 2026: 40-50% off annual Premium or Premium+, or a partner bundle deal. The sale usually runs from the Wednesday before Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday.
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Set a calendar reminder for November 25, 2026. Check the MFP app, myfitnesspal.com/premium, and Factor's website.
2. New Year and January Sales (Late Dec - Mid Jan)
January is the second-best window. Fitness apps know that New Year's resolutions drive a spike in downloads. MFP typically runs a "New Year, New You" promotion with 30-40% off annual plans or extended free trials.
A 2022 review of 62 mHealth studies notes that about 71% of app users disengage within 90 days of starting a new activity (Amagai et al., 2022). MFP uses aggressive pricing in January to lock in annual commitments before the motivation fades.
What to expect: 30-40% off annual plans. The trial itself is 7 days and MyFitnessPal states that on its own Premium page, so treat any "30-day MFP trial" you see quoted on a deal site as a promotional claim and check the offer screen before you subscribe.
3. Back-to-School and September Promotions
MFP has historically run smaller promotions in September, timed to the "fall reset" when people return from summer vacations. These are typically 20-30% off annual plans.
This window is less consistent than Black Friday or New Year, but worth checking if your renewal falls in Q3.
4. Spring and Summer Flash Sales (March - June)
MFP occasionally runs flash sales through email and in-app notifications. These are harder to predict but typically offer 20-25% off. They often target users who downloaded the free version but never upgraded.
How to trigger one: Use the free app for 2-3 weeks, then stop logging for 7 to 10 days. MFP tends to send a win-back email carrying a discount code, and that code redeems at the web checkout, not in the app.
5. In-App Trial-to-Paid Conversion Offers
When your 7-day free trial is about to end, MFP sometimes offers a discounted first billing cycle. This is not guaranteed, but multiple users have reported seeing 20-30% off the first year when they open the app on day 6 or 7 of their trial.
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Do not cancel your trial on day 1. Wait until day 5-6 and check for in-app offers before deciding.
The VPN Pricing Trick: Does It Still Work?
You may have seen Reddit posts and deal sites claiming you can get MFP Premium for as little as $4 per year by using a VPN to access regional pricing.
Here is how it reportedly works: connect to a VPN server in Turkey (or another country with lower App Store pricing), create a new Apple ID or Google account tied to that region, and subscribe through the app at local prices.
The catch:
- Terms of Service risk. MFP's terms allow them to revoke subscriptions purchased through location manipulation. You could lose access mid-year with no refund.
- Payment method issues. Apple and Google require a payment method that matches your account region. Using a mismatched card can block the purchase or flag your account.
- No customer support. If something goes wrong with a VPN-purchased subscription, MFP support is unlikely to help since the purchase was not made in your actual region.
- Renewal uncertainty. Even if the initial purchase works, renewal pricing may revert to your actual region's rate, or the subscription may fail to renew entirely.
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The VPN trick is not worth the hassle for most people. A legitimate 40-50% Black Friday discount brings the annual price to $40-50, which is close enough to regional pricing without the risks.
Do MyFitnessPal Discount Codes Actually Work?
Several coupon aggregator sites list MFP promo codes. Here is what we found when checking the major ones in March 2026:
| Site | Claimed Discount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| RetailMenot | 10-30% off | Mixed: some codes expired, some worked for first-time subscribers |
| SimplyCodes | Up to 50% off | Most codes redirect to the standard annual plan (which already saves 50% vs monthly) |
| WorthEPenny | Up to 40% off | Similar to SimplyCodes: inflated claims |
The truth about coupon sites: Many of the "50% off" and "67% off" codes are just links to the standard annual plan. The annual plan already costs 67% less than 12 months of monthly billing. That is not a coupon. That is the regular price.
Genuine promo codes do exist, but they are rare. MFP distributes them through:
- Partner deals (like the Factor bundle)
- Email campaigns to lapsed users
- Influencer partnerships (check fitness YouTubers who sponsor MFP)
- App Store promotional pricing during seasonal sales
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Before entering any coupon code, check the final checkout price. If the "discounted" price matches the standard annual rate, the code did nothing.
Three Ways to Time Your Purchase
The three profiles below are worked examples built from the discount patterns described above, not individual users. Each one shows how the timing turns into a price.
The Patient Black Friday Buyer
Someone who wants Premium+ for the meal planner but does not want to pay $99.99 can download the free app in October, use it for a month, and wait for Black Friday. At 50% off the first year of Premium+, 12 months costs $49.99, about $4.17 per month.
The Lapsed User Who Gets a Win-Back Offer
Someone who uses MFP free for three weeks and then stops logging is the profile win-back emails target. A 30% off first-year Premium offer brings it to $55.99 instead of $79.99. Not the deepest discount, but better than full price.
The Trial Timer
Someone who starts a 7-day Premium+ trial in early January may see an in-app banner before it ends, offering the annual plan at $69.99, 30% off. Subscribing before the trial expires avoids paying the full $99.99.
What to Watch Out For
Not every MFP deal is a good deal. Here are the traps:
1. The Monthly Plan Trap
MFP's monthly plan costs $19.99 for Premium and $24.99 for Premium+. Over 12 months, that is $239.88 or $299.88. The annual plan costs $79.99 or $99.99. Paying monthly costs you $160-200 more per year.
Rule: Never pay monthly unless you plan to use MFP for less than 4 months.
2. The Auto-Renewal Surprise
MFP auto-renews at full price. If you got a 50% discount on your first year, your second year renews at $79.99 or $99.99.
Fix: Set a calendar reminder 7 days before your renewal date. Cancel, then re-subscribe during the next sale window if a discount is available. If a renewal already hit your card, the refund rules for MyFitnessPal, Lose It and Lifesum explain what each store will actually give back.
3. The Premium+ Upsell During Trial
MFP's free trial defaults to Premium+ ($24.99/mo or $99.99/yr), not standard Premium ($19.99/mo or $79.99/yr). If you only need barcode scanning, macro tracking, and ad-free logging, Premium is $20 cheaper per year. Do not let the trial push you into the more expensive tier if you will not use the meal planner.
4. Fake Coupon Codes
Some sites generate random codes that look like MFP promos but do nothing at checkout. Always verify the final price before confirming payment. If a code does not change the total, remove it and look for a legitimate offer.
5. The FSA/HSA Angle
MFP is FSA/HSA eligible in the United States. If you have a Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account, you can pay for Premium with pre-tax dollars. That effectively gives you a 20-35% discount depending on your tax bracket, and it works year-round, not just during sales.
Mark your calendar for the next sale window
Month-by-Month Discount Calendar
Here is a summary of when to expect the best MFP deals throughout 2026:
| Month | Expected Deal | Typical Discount | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | New Year promo | 30-40% off | High |
| February | Valentine's wellness push | 10-20% off | Low |
| March | Spring flash sale (email) | 20-25% off | Medium |
| April-May | Occasional email offers | 15-20% off | Low |
| June | Summer body push | 20-25% off | Medium |
| July-August | Quiet period | None expected | Low |
| September | Back-to-school reset | 20-30% off | Medium |
| October | Pre-holiday quiet | None expected | Low |
| November | Black Friday / Cyber Monday | 40-50% off | Very high |
| December | Year-end / holiday | 25-35% off | Medium |
How MyFitnessPal Compares on Price
For context, here is how MFP's annual pricing stacks up against other calorie trackers in 2026:
Figure 1: MFP Premium sits at $79.99, level with Lose It Premium, and Premium+ tops the range at $99.99. A Black Friday discount brings MFP closer to the pack.
| App | Annual Price | Monthly Equivalent | Free Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAZIO PRO | $47.90/yr | $3.99/mo | Yes |
| Cronometer Gold (source) | $59.99/yr | $5.00/mo | Yes |
| NutriScan Premium | about $59/yr | about $5/mo | Yes (generous) |
| MacroFactor | $71.99/yr | $6.00/mo | No |
| MFP Premium | $79.99/yr | $6.67/mo | Yes (limited) |
| Lose It Premium (source) | $79.99/yr | $6.67/mo | Yes |
| MFP Premium+ | $99.99/yr | $8.33/mo | Yes (limited) |
Prices are standard US prices as of mid 2026 and change by region.
MFP is on the higher end, but it is no longer alone up there. Lose It raised Premium to $79.99, so the two now cost exactly the same. Against Cronometer Gold and NutriScan you are paying $20 more per year for MFP Premium, and $40 more for Premium+. A 40-50% Black Friday discount brings MFP to $40-50 per year, which is under everything in this table.
For the full table across every tracker we price-check, see the cheapest nutrition apps compared.
A 2023 discrete choice experiment with 593 adults in Hong Kong found cost had the greatest effect on which health app people picked, ahead of security and privacy, then usefulness (Xie et al., 2023). When the feature gap is small, price decides.
Step-by-Step: How to Get the Best MyFitnessPal Deal
Follow these 5 steps to maximize your savings:
Step 1: Download the free app now. Start using MFP's free version. Log meals, explore features, and decide whether you need Premium or Premium+.
Step 2: Set a calendar reminder for the next sale window. Check the month-by-month calendar above. If you are reading this in March, the next major sale is Black Friday (November).
Step 3: Check your FSA/HSA eligibility. If you have a pre-tax health account, you can save 20-35% year-round without waiting for a sale.
Step 4: Start your free trial 7 days before the sale. If a sale is coming (like Black Friday), start your 7-day trial the week before. You may see an in-app conversion offer that stacks with the seasonal discount.
Step 5: Subscribe to the annual plan during the sale. Always choose annual over monthly. Even without a coupon, the annual plan saves 67%. With a Black Friday discount, you could pay as little as $40-50 for a full year.
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Want to track meals without waiting for a sale? NutriScan offers Premium at about $59 a year with a free plan that includes 5 AI-powered scans per week. See what the free tier covers on the calorie counter app page, or run the macro calculator to get your daily targets.
NutriScan home screen: daily macro tracking with AI-powered meal scanning (Home > Dashboard)
Where Real MyFitnessPal Promo Codes Come From
MFP does not hand promo codes to aggregator sites. The codes that change a checkout total come from these six channels.
- Check your email after lapsing. If you stop logging for 7-10 days, MFP often sends a win-back email with a discount code.
- Watch fitness YouTubers. MFP sponsors content creators who share unique promo codes. These codes sometimes offer 20-30% off.
- Use the Factor bundle. If you already order meal kits, the Factor + MFP Premium+ bundle during Black Friday gives you a free year of Premium+.
- Ask customer support. Some users report getting retention offers by contacting support and saying they plan to cancel. This is not guaranteed but costs nothing to try.
- Check the MFP community forums. The community.myfitnesspal.com boards sometimes have threads where users share active promo codes.
- Compare before you commit. MFP at $79.99/yr is not the cheapest option. YAZIO PRO ($47.90/yr), NutriScan (about $59 a year) and Cronometer Gold ($59.99/yr) all cost less. Lose It used to belong on that list, but it is now $79.99 too.
Research: Why Timing Your App Purchase Matters
Subscription timing does more than save money. It also lands on how long you keep using the app.
A 2023 review of mHealth app quality and effectiveness calls sustained engagement one of the biggest open challenges, citing a meta-analysis average dropout rate of 49% in real-world observational studies and 40% in randomized controlled trials (Deniz-Garcia et al., 2023). Subscribing during a high-motivation period, like a New Year resolution or after a doctor's visit, gives you the best chance of sticking with the app long enough to build the habit.
A separate 2022 review of 62 mHealth studies found participants with a clinical condition were about 4 times more likely to stay enrolled, and those who received compensation about 10 times more likely (Amagai et al., 2022).
The takeaway: buying an annual plan during a sale window does two things. It saves you money, and it locks in your commitment during a period when your motivation is naturally high.
FAQ
How much does MyFitnessPal cost?
As of mid 2026, MyFitnessPal Premium costs $79.99 per year or $19.99 per month, and Premium+ costs $99.99 per year or $24.99 per month. The free tier stays free. Prices are standard US prices and change by region.
Where can I find a MyFitnessPal promo code that works?
Working codes come from four places: partner bundles like the Factor deal, win-back emails sent to lapsed free users, sponsored fitness creators, and App Store promotional pricing during a seasonal sale. Codes listed on coupon aggregator sites usually just link you to the standard annual plan.
When is the cheapest time to buy MyFitnessPal Premium?
Black Friday and Cyber Monday (late November) consistently offer the deepest discounts, typically 40-50% off the annual plan. January New Year promotions are the second-best window at 30-40% off.
Does MyFitnessPal offer student discounts?
MFP does not currently offer a student discount. Unlike YAZIO (which offers 40% off through Student Beans), MFP relies on seasonal sales and partner bundles for discounts.
Can I use a coupon code on the MyFitnessPal app?
A code only redeems at the web checkout. Subscribe inside the iOS or Android app and the payment runs through App Store or Google Play billing, which does not accept outside promo codes at all, so a code you were sent is worth nothing until you subscribe on the web instead.
Is MyFitnessPal FSA or HSA eligible?
Yes. MFP Premium and Premium+ subscriptions are FSA/HSA eligible in the United States. You can pay with your pre-tax health spending account, which effectively gives you a 20-35% discount depending on your tax bracket.
Should I buy Premium or Premium+?
If you want meal planning, automated grocery lists, and 1,500+ recipes, Premium+ is worth the extra $20/yr. If you only need barcode scanning, macro tracking, voice logging, and an ad-free experience, standard Premium saves you $20 per year. Most users who just want to track food should start with Premium.
How much does MyFitnessPal Premium cost per month?
MyFitnessPal Premium is $19.99 per month billed monthly, or $6.67 per month if you pay $79.99 for the year. Premium+ is $24.99 per month, or $8.33 per month on the $99.99 annual plan. Prices are standard US prices as of mid 2026 and change by region.
Is there a MyFitnessPal discount code for the annual plan?
There is no standing public discount code for the annual plan. The annual price drops through seasonal sales, mainly Black Friday at 40-50% off, rather than through a code you type in. Any promo code that does work reaches you directly, through a win-back email, a sponsored creator, or a partner bundle.
What happens if I miss a sale?
You can still save by watching for email win-back offers (stop logging for 7-10 days), checking influencer promo codes, or using FSA/HSA funds. The annual plan itself saves 67% over monthly billing, which is a built-in discount available any time.
Is the VPN pricing trick safe to use?
Using a VPN to access lower regional pricing violates MFP's terms of service. Your subscription could be revoked without a refund. Legitimate seasonal discounts are a safer path to savings.
Track your meals with the app that fits your budget. NutriScan offers Premium at about $59 a year with a free plan that includes 5 AI-powered meal scans per week, no discount code needed.