Cronometer: 2027 report card
Cronometer earns an A for nutrient detail, B grades for food data, free plan and value, and a C for logging speed. It is the counter for detailed vitamin and mineral reports; its Photo Log, Voice Log and Crono Coach are part of Gold at $59.99 a year.
| Criterion | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Logging speed | C | Precise but slower: search and weighing on the free plan, with photo and voice logging in Gold. |
| Food data | B | Curated entries the company describes as lab-analysed and verified; fewer niche branded products. |
| Free plan | B | A genuinely useful free nutrient diary with barcode scanning, supported by ads. |
| Nutrient detail | A | Reports up to 95 nutrients and compounds, the longest list in the field. |
| Value | B | Gold at $59.99 a year sits mid-field on price. |
| Website | cronometer.com |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone, Android, web |
| Free | $0, with ads: nutrient diary and barcode scanning |
| Gold | $59.99 a year or $10.99 a month: Photo Log, Voice Log, Crono Coach, no ads |
Grades use the five criteria on how we compare and match the table on the 2027 report. US prices as published by each company; PlateLens Premium checked August 10, 2026, Cronometer Gold September 20, 2026.
Why it earns its grades
Logging speed: C. Cronometer rewards precision. Choosing the exact entry and weighing portions takes longer than confirming a photo, and its Photo Log and Voice Log are part of Gold. People who enjoy precision do not mind; people who want speed usually do.
Food data: B. Search results favour curated entries that the company describes as lab-analysed and verified, which avoids most of the duplicate-entry problem. The trade-off is that a niche branded product may be missing and need adding from the label.
Free plan: B. The free plan is a full nutrient diary with barcode scanning, supported by ads that Gold removes.
Nutrient detail: A. This is Cronometer’s reason to exist. It reports up to 95 nutrients and compounds, with daily targets and charts that show which nutrients you regularly fall short on.
Value: B. Gold costs $59.99 a year or $10.99 a month (checked September 20, 2026), in the middle of the field.
What it does best
The daily nutrient summary: energy, macros and a long table of vitamins, minerals and other compounds against your targets. Its Crono Coach assistant, part of Gold, turns your own data into short guidance.
Who it suits
People whose question is “am I getting enough iron?” rather than “how many calories did I eat?”: those on diets that need particular nutrients watched, people working with a clinician, and the nutrient-curious.
Who should look elsewhere
People whose main goal is calories and weight, and who want logging to take as little time as possible. In the 2027 report, PlateLens pairs fast logging with 82+ nutrients per entry.
Other report cards
PlateLens · MyFitnessPal · Lose It! · FatSecret
Other report cards
- Is Cronometer free?
- Yes. Cronometer has a free plan with ads that includes the nutrient diary and barcode scanning. Gold costs $59.99 a year or $10.99 a month (checked September 20, 2026).
- Who should use Cronometer?
- People who want detailed micronutrient reports, such as vegans checking B12 and iron, people watching sodium and potassium, or anyone working with a clinician who wants precise records.