MyFitnessPal progress photos vs ProgressLens
How ProgressLens and MyFitnessPal differ, so you can pick the one that fits how you track progress.
Short answer
MyFitnessPal lets you attach progress photos to your weight entries inside a calorie-tracking account, with privacy settings you should check. ProgressLens is a dedicated, on-device photo journal with separate poses, a ghost overlay and six measurements, and no account.
Disclosure: we make ProgressLens, so it’s listed first. Details about other apps come from their own store listings, websites and help pages as of October 2026; prices and features change, so check the listing before you pay. We name each app’s weaknesses and our own.
| ProgressLens | MyFitnessPal | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Progress photos + measurements | Calorie and food tracking |
| Photos | Front, side, back, custom per day | Attached to weight entries |
| Matching help | Ghost overlay + grid | None |
| Privacy | On device, no account | Account; photo visibility settings (check yours) |
| Price | Free 10 check-in days, then one-time Pro ($14.99 US) | Free + Premium subscription |
Check your MyFitnessPal photo privacy
Third-party guides describe Public, Friends and Private visibility options for MyFitnessPal progress photos. If you use it, open your privacy settings and confirm what’s selected.
Choose MyFitnessPal if…
you already log food there and want a photo with each weigh-in.
Choose ProgressLens if…
you want matched poses, measurements and photos that never leave your phone.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are MyFitnessPal progress photos private?
That depends on your visibility setting. Check the app’s privacy settings. ProgressLens has no account or social layer, so photos stay on your phone.
Can I use MyFitnessPal and ProgressLens together?
Yes. Track food in MyFitnessPal and photos and measurements in ProgressLens.
Sources
- MyFitnessPal app; third-party guides on progress photo privacy, accessed October 2026
- ProgressLens: this website and the released apps, October 2026