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MaxRep vs FatSecret
FatSecret is a free calorie counter and food diary. MaxRep is an iPhone app that puts your workouts, plans, food and training group in one place.
The short answer
Pick FatSecret if you want a free food diary with a big community. Pick MaxRep if you want free barcode logging next to a full workout log, plans, classes and a training group.
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MaxRep vs FatSecret features
“Paid” means the feature needs a subscription. “Not the focus” means it is not what the app is built around, or we could not confirm it.
| Feature | MaxRep | FatSecret |
|---|---|---|
| Gym set logging | YesFree. Sets, reps and weight with your last numbers beside each set, plus a rest timer | LimitedExercise diary |
| AI workout plans | PaidPro. AI plan creator and AI workouts; every account gets 1 free try | NoNot a training app |
| Follow-along classes | PaidPro. A 3D coach leads 16 ready-made classes, or build your own from 460 moves | NoNo classes |
| AI photo food logging | PaidPro. Snap a meal for a calorie and macro estimate you review; 3 free scans | Not the focusCheck the current app |
| Barcode food scanning | YesFree, along with food search and saved meals | YesBarcode scanner |
| Calorie and macro targets | YesFree. Calorie ring plus protein, carb and fat targets | YesCalorie and macro tracking |
| Groups and leaderboards | YesFree. Training circles with a 14-day leaderboard, posts, polls and RSVPs | LimitedCommunity features |
| PRs and progress | YesFree. PRs with estimated 1RM, a muscle map per workout, streaks and a calendar | LimitedWeight progress |
| Platforms | LimitediPhone only. Imports workouts from Apple Health | YesiPhone, Android and web |
Credit where due
Where FatSecret is stronger
- Free food diary
- A long-running community
- Android and web support
Why people switch
Where MaxRep is different
Workouts are first class
Log every set with a rest timer, follow multi-week plans and track PRs, rather than only logging calories burned.
One app for training and food
Your calorie ring and macro targets sit next to the workouts that drive them.
Barcode logging is free
Scan packaged food, search the database and save meals without paying. AI photo logging is Pro, with 3 free scans.
Accountability with friends
Training circles give you a group leaderboard, posts and planned sessions.
Price
What it costs
MaxRep. Free to download. Logging, plans you build or pick, barcode and manual food logging, progress and training circles are free, and every account gets 3 AI food scans and 1 AI plan or workout. MaxRep Pro is $19.99 a month or $99.99 a year and unlocks unlimited AI and the 3D coach and classes.
FatSecret. Free, with an optional Premium plan.
Approximate US prices seen in October 2026. Prices vary by country and change often, so check the App Store or Google Play before you subscribe.
Questions worth asking
MaxRep vs FatSecret FAQ
Is MaxRep a free alternative to FatSecret?
MaxRep is free to download, and workout logging, plans you build or pick, barcode and manual food logging, progress tracking and training circles are free. Every account also gets 3 AI food scans and 1 AI plan or workout. MaxRep Pro ($19.99 a month or $99.99 a year) unlocks unlimited AI and the 3D coach and classes. For comparison, FatSecret: Free, with an optional Premium plan.
Can I move my history from FatSecret to MaxRep?
Not directly. MaxRep does not import FatSecret data files, so food history stays in FatSecret. Saved meals and barcode scanning make it quick to rebuild your regular foods in MaxRep.
Does MaxRep work on Android?
Not yet. MaxRep is an iPhone app. FatSecret runs on iPhone, Android and web.
Can I use FatSecret and MaxRep together?
Yes, though logging food twice gets old. If you keep FatSecret for food, MaxRep still covers workouts, plans, classes and your training circle.
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