FormaGet FormaBest workout and nutrition app in 2026
Lifters who track both training and food usually choose between one app that does both and two specialist apps used together. Here is who each option fits, using official listings.
Product facts last checked October 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Published by Forma · Editorial responsibility: Aymane Belarbi, founder
Short answer: Choose Forma if you want workouts, food, macros and bodyweight in one app with an adaptive TDEE estimate. Choose MacroFactor with MacroFactor Workouts for two apps from one company, MyFitnessPal for the largest food database with workout and step logging, Hevy as a free workout log to pair with a nutrition app, and Cronometer for nutrient detail.
Disclosure: Forma publishes this page and is one of the 6 apps reviewed, so it is not an independent ranking. Forma is listed first for the use case it is built for; every other app is matched to the need it serves best. No app paid for inclusion, and store links are direct, not affiliate links.
At a glance
| App | Best for | Workouts | Nutrition | Free option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forma | Workouts, food and macros in one app | Sets, reps, weight, PRs, progressive overload | Food, calories, macros, barcode scanning | Free tier |
| MacroFactor | Adaptive nutrition coaching | In a separate app, MacroFactor Workouts | Adaptive calorie and macro targets, barcode scanning | No free tier (trial) |
| MacroFactor Workouts | Auto-progression next to MacroFactor | Routines, auto-progression, RIR tracker | In a separate app, MacroFactor | No free tier (trial) |
| MyFitnessPal | The biggest food database | Workout and step logging | 20.5M+ foods, AI nutrition coach | Free, with Premium |
| Hevy | A free workout log to pair with a nutrition app | Free tracker and planner, Apple Watch app | Not presented in the listing | Free |
| Cronometer | Nutrient detail | Not presented in the listing | Calories, macros, 95+ vitamins and minerals | Free barcode scanning |
MacroFactor and MacroFactor Workouts are separate apps with separate App Store listings. "Not presented in the listing" means the official listing does not describe that feature.
1. Forma: workouts, food and macros in one app
What the official sources say
- Logs sets, repetitions and weight, saves routines as templates, and tracks progressive overload and personal records automatically.
- Logs food, calories and macros, including fiber, with barcode scanning and search in French, English or Darija, covering Moroccan dishes such as msemen, harira, tajine, couscous and pastilla.
- Estimates TDEE from your own intake and weight data and projects your weight trend toward a goal.
- AI coach in Forma Pro: ask training or nutrition questions, or photograph a nutrition label and enter your serving.
Price: Free tier. Forma Pro: $7.99/month, $39.99/year with a 3-day free trial on the yearly plan for eligible new subscribers, or $99.99 once for lifetime access, on the U.S. App Store (verified October 29, 2026).
Source: Forma U.S. App Store listing
2. MacroFactor: adaptive nutrition coaching
What the official sources say
- Expenditure estimate adapts to changes in metabolism.
- Weekly check-ins adjust calorie and macro targets.
- Barcode scanning and micronutrient breakdowns.
Price: $11.99/month, $47.99/half year or $71.99/year, with a free trial and no free tier, per its U.S. App Store listing.
3. MacroFactor Workouts: auto-progression next to MacroFactor
What the official sources say
- Routines customized to your goals, fitness level and gym equipment.
- Adjusts training automatically with progressive overload.
- RIR tracker. Nutrition tracking is a separate app, MacroFactor.
Price: $11.99/month, $47.99/half year or $71.99/year, with a free trial and no free tier, per its U.S. App Store listing.
4. MyFitnessPal: the biggest food database
What the official sources say
- Logs meals from more than 20.5 million foods, including restaurant dishes.
- Built-in AI nutrition coach, plus GLP-1 support for logging doses and setting reminders.
- Premium adds barcode scan, meal scan and voice logging.
Price: Free to download, with Premium and Premium Plus subscriptions, per its U.S. App Store listing.
5. Hevy: a free workout log to pair with a nutrition app
What the official sources say
- Free workout tracker and planner with no ads.
- Hundreds of exercises with videos and an Apple Watch app.
- Hevy for ChatGPT builds a workout plan in ChatGPT and imports it into Hevy.
Price: Hevy Pro: $2.99/month, $23.99/year or $74.99 lifetime, per Hevy's own FAQ.
Source: Hevy U.S. App Store listing · Hevy pricing FAQ · Hevy for ChatGPT
6. Cronometer: nutrient detail
What the official sources say
- Tracks calories, macros and 95+ vitamins and minerals.
- Curated database of more than 1.1 million verified foods.
- Free barcode scanning.
Price: Free to download with free barcode scanning; Cronometer Gold adds premium tools, per its U.S. App Store listing.
How this page was made
Every competitor fact comes from the app's official App Store listing or its own website, checked on the date shown. Prices are U.S. prices unless stated. "Not presented in the listing" means the feature was not found in the official source reviewed; it is not a claim that the feature can never exist. Facts about Forma, including its French and English interface, come from Forma.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one app for workouts and nutrition?
Forma logs sets, reps and weight next to food, calories and macros in one app, and estimates TDEE from your own intake and weight data. MyFitnessPal also lists workout and step logging alongside its food log.
Is MacroFactor one app for training and nutrition?
No. MacroFactor tracks nutrition, and MacroFactor Workouts is a separate app with its own App Store listing and prices.
What is the best free app for workouts and nutrition?
Hevy is a free workout tracker, MyFitnessPal and Cronometer are free to download with paid tiers, and Forma has a free tier for core workout and nutrition logging. MacroFactor and MacroFactor Workouts have free trials but no free tier.
Which app is best for lifters who track macros?
Forma is built for lifters: it logs sets, reps and weight next to food, macros and bodyweight, and estimates TDEE from your own data.
Sources checked
Sources last checked October 13, 2026. Prices and features change; check each store listing before you pay.
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