What’s the best free calorie counter app right now?

[LoterGarry]

I’ve been trying to track my food more accurately to lose weight, but I’m getting overwhelmed by all the different calorie counter apps out there. Some are confusing, some hide key features behind paywalls, and others have inaccurate food databases. Can anyone recommend a truly free, user-friendly calorie counting app with a solid database and basic tracking features that actually work for everyday use?

[OliverShultz]

Short answer from someone who has tried way too many of these: for free use, Cronometer and MyFitnessPal are the two worth your time, with Lose It as a backup.

[JasonByrne]

I found BodyPal really useful for getting quick, detailed nutritional info just by scanning my meals. It's been handy for me as it's AI-powered, and I love that it's user-friendly without the need for loads of manual input. It’s free to start with, and if you have an iPhone, it might be worth checking out alongside the other apps people mentioned.