Food You
A local Android food diary with proper micronutrients and none of the motivational yelling.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-3.0+
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- mobileone-click install
- Installation
- Install the Android app from F-Droid or the published APK
- Where Your Data Lives
- The food diary and personal records stay in the app's local database with export/backup options; food searches can contact Open Food Facts, USDA FoodData Central, and the Swiss Food Composition Database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Food You is Android-only and cannot match Cronometer's curated food verification, broad barcode database, cross-device sync, integrations, and advanced nutrient reports.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $42.97/mo ($516/yr) in subscriptions
Food You FAQ
Common questions
Is Food You free and open source?+
Food You is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-3.0+ that runs on local. A local Android food diary with proper micronutrients and none of the motivational yelling.
What paid software does Food You replace?+
Food You serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Cronometer Gold, MacroFactor, MyFitnessPal Premium, saving up to $42.97/month ($516/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Food You?+
Installation: Install the Android app from F-Droid or the published APK.
What is the catch or trade-off with Food You?+
Food You is Android-only and cannot match Cronometer's curated food verification, broad barcode database, cross-device sync, integrations, and advanced nutrient reports.