Steady counting with a diabetes companion app
MyNetDiary review
By Theo Marchetti · Published October 22, 2026 · Updated October 22, 2026
MyNetDiary is a long-running calorie counter with a clean food diary, barcode scanning and a web version, plus a separate companion app for people managing diabetes. It is listed under "also considered" in our 2027 ranking.
| Website | www.mynetdiary.com |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone, Android, web |
| Free | $0: food diary, barcode scanner, calorie and macro targets |
| Premium | Optional paid tier; see the app store for the current price |
US prices as published by the company. PlateLens Premium checked August 10, 2026; Cronometer Gold September 20, 2026; other prices as read for this edition.
What it does well
- A tidy, no-nonsense food diary that suits people who like structure
- Barcode scanning and a searchable food database
- 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
What it is like to use
MyNetDiary has been around for well over a decade and feels like it: steady, structured and without much noise. 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 for the day and a clear view of what is left.
Logging is by search or barcode, with frequent and recent foods close at hand. For people who eat similar meals most weeks, that combination quickly becomes routine.
The food diary
The diary shows calories and macros for each entry and for the day, and lets you save meals and recipes. Like most counters, it rewards building a small library of your regular foods in the first week; after that, most entries are a repeat.
Diabetes companion
MyNetDiary’s maker also offers a separate app aimed at people managing diabetes, which brings food logging together with records that matter for that condition. Keeping it as a separate app means the main calorie counter stays simple for everyone else. As with any app, targets for diabetes should be set with a doctor or diabetes educator.
Platforms
MyNetDiary runs on iPhone and Android and has a web version, which is useful for people who prefer to log or review their week on a computer.
Who it suits
- 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.
Who should look elsewhere
People who want photo or voice logging for every kind of meal, very detailed nutrient reports, or an adaptive calorie target will find more in the apps at the top of our 2027 ranking.
How it compares
MyNetDiary sits in the same family as Lose It! and FatSecret: dependable diaries built before AI logging became common. For a modern free plan with photo scans and a verified database, see PlateLens.
Verdict
MyNetDiary is a dependable, structured counter, and its diabetes companion is a useful option for people who want a dedicated app. For a general-purpose tracker in 2027, our first choice remains PlateLens.
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.
Is MyNetDiary good for people with diabetes?
The company offers a separate diabetes-focused app alongside its main calorie counter. Anyone managing diabetes should set targets with their clinician and use the app as a record, not as medical advice.
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