MyFitnessPal Free Trial 2026: Cancel Before You Get Charged
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Signed up for the MyFitnessPal free trial and not sure how to cancel before the charge hits? Here is exactly what you need to know.
TL;DR - MyFitnessPal Free Trial Cancellation Guide
- Trial: 7 days of full Premium+ access - auto-renews unless you cancel
- iPhone: Settings > Your Name > Subscriptions > MyFitnessPal > Cancel Subscription
- Android: Google Play Store > Profile > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions > MyFitnessPal > Cancel
- Web: myfitnesspal.com > My Home > Premium > Subscription Settings > Turn off Auto-Renewal
- Key rule: Cancel at least 24 hours before trial ends. Cancel on the same platform you signed up.
- After cancel: You keep Premium+ features until the trial expires. Your food diary data stays safe.
As a NutriScan nutritionist, I get the same question almost every week: "Will MyFitnessPal charge me after the free trial?" You are not alone in asking. Research from RevenueCat's State of Subscription Apps report shows that nearly 30% of annual app subscriptions are canceled within the first month, and a large share of those cancellations happen right before the trial ends. People sign up, forget, and then see an unexpected charge on their card.
MyFitnessPal offers a 7-day free trial for Premium+. If you do not cancel before those 7 days are up, the subscription auto-renews and your payment method gets charged. This guide covers exactly what you get in the trial, how billing works, and step-by-step instructions for canceling on every platform so you stay in control.
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⏳ What the trial includes and how billing works
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🔍 The #1 cancellation mistake that costs people $99.99 (revealed near the end)
What the MyFitnessPal Free Trial Gives You (2026)
The 7-day free trial unlocks full Premium+ access. Here is everything you can test during those seven days:
| Feature | Free Plan | Premium+ (Trial) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual food logging | Yes | Yes |
| Basic calorie tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Community food database | Yes | Yes |
| Weight tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Barcode scanner | No | Yes |
| Meal Scan (photo logging) | No | Yes |
| Voice logging | No | Yes |
| Custom weekly meal planner | No | Yes |
| 1,500+ goal-friendly recipes | No | Yes |
| Grocery app syncing (Instacart, Walmart, Kroger) | No | Yes (iOS) |
| Custom macro and calorie goals | No | Yes |
| Intermittent fasting tracker | No | Yes |
| Downloadable progress reports | No | Yes |
| Ad-free experience | No | Yes |
| Priority customer support | No | Yes |
Who qualifies for the trial?
You are eligible if you have never used MyFitnessPal before or never redeemed a trial on your account. Returning users who already used a trial cannot start a new one. This is stated on the MyFitnessPal Premium page.
How MyFitnessPal Trial Billing Works
Understanding the billing rules prevents surprises. Here is the full picture:
| Detail | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Trial length | 7 days from signup |
| Payment method | Required at signup |
| First charge | Day 8 if you do not cancel |
| Cancel deadline | At least 24 hours before trial ends |
| After canceling | Premium+ features stay active until trial expiry |
| Auto-renewal | Yes - charges repeat monthly or annually |
| Refund policy | Generally non-refundable per MyFitnessPal terms |
The 24-hour rule matters. MyFitnessPal's support page states: "Your membership or subscription might renew if you don't cancel your membership or subscription more than 24 hours before your renewal date."
There is one more critical rule to remember: you must cancel on the same platform where you signed up. Apple, Google Play, and MyFitnessPal web are three completely separate billing systems. Canceling in the wrong place does nothing to stop the charge.
Platform Rule
If you subscribed through the iPhone App Store, you must cancel through Apple Settings - not inside the MyFitnessPal app and not on the website. If you subscribed through Google Play, cancel through Google Play. This is the number one reason people get charged by mistake.
MyFitnessPal Plan Pricing After Trial
If you do not cancel before the trial ends, here is what your card gets charged:
| Plan | Monthly Price | Annual Price | Annual Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $19.99/mo | $79.99/yr | $6.67/mo |
| Premium+ | $24.99/mo | $99.99/yr | $8.34/mo |
The trial defaults to Premium+ (the higher tier). If you want the lower-priced Premium plan instead, you need to select it from the Premium legacy page.
Industry data shows that 46% of users cancel app subscriptions within the first billing cycle (RevenueCat 2025). The most common reasons are insufficient usage (37%) and cost concerns (35%). If you are not sure you will use MyFitnessPal consistently, canceling during the trial is the safest move.
How to Cancel on iPhone (iOS) 📱
Apple manages all subscriptions purchased through the App Store. You cannot cancel inside the MyFitnessPal app itself. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone - the grey gear icon on your home screen.
Step 2: Tap your name at the very top of the Settings screen. This opens your Apple ID settings.
Step 3: Tap Subscriptions. You will see a list of all active and expired subscriptions tied to your Apple ID.
Step 4: Find MyFitnessPal in the Active subscriptions list and tap it.
Step 5: Tap Cancel Subscription (shown in red text). Confirm when prompted.
Step 6: Check the expiration date shown. You will keep Premium+ features until this date even after canceling.
If you do not see MyFitnessPal in your subscriptions list, you may have signed up through a different platform. Apple's support page has additional guidance at support.apple.com.
How to Confirm You Signed Up Through Apple
Apple purchases appear as APPLE.COM/BILL or ITUNES.COM/BILL on your bank or credit card statement. Check your email for a receipt from Apple to confirm.
Refund note: If you were charged and want a refund, you must request it from Apple directly - not from MyFitnessPal. Go to reportaproblem.apple.com, select "Request a refund," and choose the MyFitnessPal charge. Apple processes most requests within 48 hours.
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How to Cancel on Android 📱
Google Play handles subscriptions for Android users. Uninstalling the app does not cancel the billing. Here are the steps:
Step 1: Open the Google Play Store app on your Android phone.
Step 2: Tap your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Tap Payments & subscriptions from the menu.
Step 4: Tap Subscriptions to see your active list.
Step 5: Find MyFitnessPal and tap it.
Step 6: Tap Cancel subscription and follow the on-screen confirmation prompts.
After cancellation, you keep Premium+ features until the trial period ends.
Android-Specific Tip
Some users report that the "Cancel" button does not appear if you have an ad blocker or VPN active on your device. Try turning them off temporarily if the button is missing. For the official Google guide, see Google Play Help.
How to Confirm You Signed Up Through Google
Google Play purchases appear as GOOGLE*MYFITNESSPAL on your bank or credit card statement.
How to Cancel on Desktop (Web) 💻
If you signed up directly on myfitnesspal.com, you must cancel there. Here is how:
Step 1: Go to https://www.myfitnesspal.com and log in with your account.
Step 2: Click My Home in the navigation bar at the top.
Step 3: Click Premium to open your subscription details.
Step 4: Click Subscription Settings in the upper right corner.
Step 5: Change Auto-Renewal from "On" to "Off."
Step 6: You may see a few confirmation screens. Click through them to complete the cancellation.
Your Premium+ features stay active until the end of your current trial period.
Not Seeing a Subscription on the Website?
If the MyFitnessPal website shows no active subscription, that means you subscribed through Apple or Google - not through the web. Check your email for a purchase receipt to confirm which platform processed your sign-up.
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What Happens After You Cancel
When you cancel the MyFitnessPal free trial, two things happen immediately:
- You keep Premium+ features until the end of your trial period. If you cancel on day 3, you still have Premium+ access for the remaining 4 days.
- Your account reverts to the free plan after the trial ends. You do not lose your food diary or weight history. You just lose access to paid features.
What you keep on the free plan:
- Manual food logging with search
- Basic calorie and nutrient tracking
- Community food database
- Weight tracking
- Basic reports
What you lose after the trial expires:
- Barcode scanner
- Meal Scan photo logging
- Voice logging
- Custom weekly meal planner and recipes
- Grocery app syncing
- Custom macro goals
- Intermittent fasting tracker
- Ad-free experience
- Priority customer support
Deleting the App Does NOT Cancel Your Subscription
This is one of the most common misconceptions. Removing the MyFitnessPal app from your phone does not cancel the billing. The subscription lives in your Apple ID or Google Play account, completely separate from the app. The billing continues until you cancel through your device settings or app store account.
6 Tips to Avoid Getting Charged
1. Set a calendar reminder on Day 5. The trial lasts 7 days. Set a phone alarm for Day 5 to give yourself a two-day buffer before the 24-hour cancellation deadline. Do not rely on memory alone.
2. Cancel early and keep using the trial. You can cancel on Day 1 and still use all Premium+ features for the full 7 days. Canceling only stops the next billing charge. Your trial access stays active until the expiration date. This is the safest approach if you are unsure whether you want to pay.
3. Screenshot your signup confirmation. When you start the trial, screenshot the confirmation email or app store receipt. This tells you exactly which platform you used and when the trial ends. It also helps if you need to dispute a charge later.
4. Check your app store subscriptions monthly. Both Apple and Google show all your active subscriptions in one place. Make it a habit to review them once a month. You may find other forgotten subscriptions too.
5. Use the trial period intentionally. Do not just activate the trial and forget about it. Plan specific things to test: try the meal planner, scan a few barcodes, use voice logging, and check whether macro tracking fits your routine. Research on mHealth app retention shows that users who actively engage with features during the first week are more likely to make an informed decision about continuing (PMC 2022).
6. Compare before you commit. Use the trial to compare MyFitnessPal with other trackers. Test what matters most to you - food database size, logging speed, photo accuracy, or meal planning. Subscription fatigue is real: 41% of consumers report feeling overwhelmed by too many active subscriptions (RevenueCat 2025). If another app fits your workflow better, cancel the MFP trial and explore that instead.
Common Mistakes That Lead to Charges
Based on MyFitnessPal support documentation and user reports, here are the most frequent reasons people get charged after a trial:
Mistake 1: Canceling on the wrong platform. You must cancel where you signed up. Apple, Google Play, and MyFitnessPal web are separate billing systems. If you are not sure which platform you used, check your email for a purchase confirmation from Apple, Google, or MyFitnessPal directly. MyFitnessPal's support page explicitly states: "You must process a request for cancellation of your renewal using the same platform on which you originally paid."
Mistake 2: Assuming deleting the app cancels the subscription. Uninstalling the app does nothing to your subscription. The billing is managed by Apple or Google, not by the app itself. Many users do not realize this until they see the charge on their statement.
Mistake 3: Waiting until the last minute. Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. The 24-hour rule means last-minute cancellations may not process in time. If you cancel 23 hours before renewal, the system may have already queued the charge.
Mistake 4: Forgetting the trial entirely. Industry data shows that 44% of subscription cancellations happen within the first 90 days, and most of those are from users who forgot to cancel during the trial window (Churnkey State of Retention 2025). Set that reminder on Day 5.
Mistake 5: Not checking for the charge afterward. After canceling, check your bank statement or app store purchase history a few days later to confirm no charge went through. If you see a charge, you may still be within the refund window.
If you get charged by mistake:
- For Apple purchases: Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com. Apple typically processes requests within 48 hours.
- For Google Play purchases: Request through Google Play support. Google allows refund requests within 48 hours of purchase.
- For web purchases: Email [email protected]. Note that MyFitnessPal's terms state payments are generally non-refundable, so responses may take several business days.
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How Other Calorie Trackers Handle Free Trials
MyFitnessPal is not the only app with a free trial. Here is how competitors compare so you can make an informed decision about which tracker to commit to:
| App | Trial Length | Monthly Price | Annual Price | Auto-Charges? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyFitnessPal Premium+ | 7 days | $24.99/mo | $99.99/yr | Yes |
| MyFitnessPal Premium | 7 days | $19.99/mo | $79.99/yr | Yes |
| MacroFactor | 7 days | $14.99/mo | $71.99/yr | Yes |
| Lose It | 7 days | varies | $39.99/yr | Yes |
| YAZIO | 7 days | varies | $47.90/yr | Yes |
| Fastic | 14 days | varies | varies | Yes (Feel Good Guarantee) |
| Cronometer | None | $9.99/mo | $49.99/yr | N/A - free basic tier |
| NutriScan | 7 days | varies | $49.99/yr | Yes |
MyFitnessPal sits at the higher end of the pricing spectrum, especially for Premium+. If you are looking for a way to figure out your ideal daily calorie and macro targets before choosing an app, our free macro calculator can help you plan a solid baseline before committing to any subscription.
Figure 1: Monthly pricing comparison of popular calorie tracking apps in 2026. MyFitnessPal Premium+ is one of the more expensive options on the market.
NutriScan offers a 7-day trial with a straightforward cancellation process through Apple or Google. Unlike most calorie trackers, NutriScan's free plan includes AI-powered food scanning - so you get meaningful features even without paying. If you want to understand how meal scanning compares to manual logging, check out our meal scan feature guide.
NutriScan's meal scan screen: snap a photo, select food type and cooking method, and get instant nutrition data. Path: Home > Camera Icon > Click Picture
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does MyFitnessPal charge you after the free trial?
Yes. The subscription auto-renews after 7 days. Your payment method will be charged the full price of the plan you selected - Premium at $19.99/month or $79.99/year, or Premium+ at $24.99/month or $99.99/year - unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends.
Can I get a refund if I forgot to cancel the MyFitnessPal trial?
It depends on where you subscribed. Apple users can request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com. Google Play users can request through the Play Store within 48 hours of the charge. MyFitnessPal's own terms state that payments are generally non-refundable, so refunds for web purchases are rare. Act fast - the sooner you request, the better your chances.
Do I lose my food diary data if I cancel?
No. Your food diary, weight history, and custom recipes stay on your account. You revert to the free plan, which means you lose Premium features like barcode scanning, meal plans, and ad-free logging - but your logged data remains intact. You can always resubscribe later and access everything you recorded.
Can I use the free trial more than once?
No. MyFitnessPal allows one free trial per account. If you have already used a trial, you cannot start another one. Your Apple ID or Google account is linked to the trial redemption, so creating a new MyFitnessPal login on the same device may not bypass this restriction.
What is the difference between canceling and deleting my account?
Canceling stops your subscription from renewing. Your account stays active on the free plan with basic calorie tracking and food search. Deleting your account permanently removes all your data - food diary, weight history, custom recipes, and personal settings. If you just want to stop paying, cancel the subscription only. You can find the delete option under Settings > Account in the app.
Is the free plan still useful after canceling Premium+?
Yes. The free plan still lets you log foods manually, track calories and basic nutrients, set a calorie goal, and log your weight. You lose barcode scanning, meal plans, voice logging, photo scanning, and the ad-free experience. For many casual users, the free plan covers the basics. If you need photo-based food logging on a free plan, NutriScan offers AI scanning at no cost. For PCOS-specific tracking needs, see our NutriScan for PCOS guide.
The Bottom Line
Canceling the MyFitnessPal free trial takes about 30 seconds if you know where to look. The key rule is simple: cancel through the same platform where you signed up. iPhone subscribers go through Apple Settings, Android subscribers go through Google Play, and web subscribers go through myfitnesspal.com. Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends, and you keep Premium+ access right up until expiry.
If you decide calorie tracking is right for you but want to explore other options, our diet plan guide covers how to match your tracking style to your actual goals. And if you want an app with AI-powered photo scanning on the free plan, NutriScan gives you that from day one - no trial clock required.
Monika, NutriScan's voice-powered AI nutritionist. Ask questions or log meals hands-free. Path: Home > Call Button
Try NutriScan as an Alternative
If you are looking for a calorie tracker with AI-powered photo scanning on the free plan, NutriScan gives you that plus voice logging with Monika, detailed nutrition breakdowns, and a generous free tier. Download it from the App Store or Google Play.
