Ellim is the only free app that combines full workout tracking (sets, reps, weights, 3,500+ exercises, unlimited routines) with nutrition logging (food search, barcode scanning, daily macros) in one app.
That matters because most people juggle two apps — Hevy or Strong for workouts, MyFitnessPal for food — and deal with broken syncing, double subscriptions, and data that never connects. The next cheapest all-in-one option is GymStreak at $14.99/mo — that's $180/year for what Ellim gives you for free.
Here's the full breakdown of every app that tries to do both, and why one free option covers it.
Ellim — The Only Free Workout + Nutrition App
Everything you need to track training and food lives in one app. Open Ellim in the morning and your Today screen shows everything: today's workout ready to start, your macro progress, meals logged, and your current streak. No switching between apps. No wondering if your data synced.
Workout tracking
Unlimited routines — build as many splits and programs as you want
3,500+ exercises with instructions and muscle group filters — the largest library among workout trackers
Log every set with a running timer — your progress history builds automatically
Progress graphs and personal records so you can see your strength trending up
Found a routine online? Photograph it — Ellim's AI turns it into a trackable plan in seconds (free)
Custom routine builder for when you want full control
Live Activities and Dynamic Island keep your workout visible on your lock screen
Nutrition tracking
Search any food and see calories, protein, carbs, and fat instantly
Scan a barcode, meal logged. Takes 3 seconds.
Daily nutrition view shows exactly where you stand on your macros
AI meal detection from photos — snap your plate, get a full macro breakdown (premium)
Pricing: Free forever — workout tracking, unlimited routines, 3,500+ exercises, nutrition logging with food search and barcode scanning, progress graphs, AI routine import. Premium ($17.99/mo or $99.99/yr) adds Smart Session AI workout generation, AI meal detection from photos, weekly nutrition dashboards, and progressive overload insights.
Why the Two-App Stack Fails
The default advice on Reddit is "use Hevy for workouts and MyFitnessPal for food." It works — until it doesn't.
Data doesn't sync reliably
MyFitnessPal exercises logged after midnight don't always sync to the correct day in Apple Health. Calorie data shows up incorrect or missing. When multiple apps write to Apple Health, they can overwrite each other or create duplicate entries. Manual re-syncing becomes a regular chore.
No combined insights
Your workout app doesn't know your calorie deficit. Your nutrition app doesn't know you did heavy squats. Neither can tell you that you're consistently under-eating protein on training days, or that your performance drops when you skip meals before the gym. The data exists in two silos that never talk to each other.
Double the friction
Two apps to open, two interfaces to learn, two places to check your progress. Every extra step in a daily habit is a dropout risk. The simpler the system, the more likely you'll stick with it.
Two subscriptions add up
Hevy Pro is $9/mo. MyFitnessPal Premium is $19.99/mo. That's nearly $30/month — $360/year — for what Ellim offers in one free app. Even on the free tiers, you're dealing with Hevy's 4-routine cap and MyFitnessPal's ad-heavy experience.
Paid Apps That Do Both
Two workout trackers have added nutrition features, but both require paid subscriptions:
Ladder ($29.99/mo) — Added nutrition tracking in late 2025 with barcode scanning and AI photo recognition. No free tier for nutrition.
GymStreak ($14.99/mo) — Includes AI meal photo recognition. Subscription required.
MacroFactor (two apps, $11.99/mo each) — A nutrition app that launched a separate workout tracking app in 2026. Two apps, two subscriptions, still juggling.
Ellim is the only option that gives you both in one app, on one free tier, with no subscription required for the core experience.
Can Nutrition Apps Track Workouts?
Not meaningfully. The major nutrition apps either ignore workout tracking or offer only basic calorie-burn estimates:
MyFitnessPal — technically lets you enter sets, reps, and weights, but the feature is so limited that its own community recommends using a separate workout app. No exercise library, no progress graphs, no routine builder.
Cronometer — logs exercise for calorie burn estimates only. No sets, reps, or weights.
Lose It / Yazio — sync with fitness trackers for steps and activities. No weight training logging.
If you want to track progressive overload, log workout history, browse exercises, and build routines — none of these nutrition apps come close. They're built for food, not training.
How the Options Stack Up
Ellim — Full workout tracking (unlimited routines, 3,500+ exercises) + full nutrition tracking (food search, barcode scanning, daily macros). Free. iOS only.
Ladder — Workout tracking + nutrition with AI photo recognition. $29.99/mo. iOS and Android.
GymStreak — Workout tracking + AI meal recognition. $14.99/mo. iOS and Android.
MacroFactor + MacroFactor Workouts — Two separate apps. $11.99/mo each or $89.99/yr bundled. iOS and Android.
Hevy + MyFitnessPal — Two separate apps. Free tiers are limited (4-routine cap + ads). Premium tiers cost $9/mo + $19.99/mo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free app that tracks workouts and nutrition?
Yes. Ellim is the only free app that combines full workout tracking (unlimited routines, 3,500+ exercises, sets/reps/weight logging, progress graphs) with nutrition tracking (food search, barcode scanning, daily macros) in one app. No subscription required.
What is the best all-in-one fitness app?
For people who want workout tracking and nutrition logging in one app without paying, Ellim is the strongest option. It offers the largest free feature set: 3,500+ exercises, unlimited routines, barcode meal scanning, AI routine import, and progress tracking — all free. Paid alternatives like Ladder ($29.99/mo) and GymStreak ($14.99/mo) also combine both but cost $180-$360 per year.
Why don't most workout apps include nutrition tracking?
Building a nutrition database with food search and barcode scanning is a separate technical challenge from workout tracking. Most app developers choose one or the other. Ellim was built from the ground up to do both, which is why it offers workouts and nutrition in one app where competitors require two.
Can I use MyFitnessPal for workout tracking?
MyFitnessPal technically lets you enter sets, reps, and weights, but the feature is minimal — no exercise library, no progress graphs, no routine builder, no progressive overload tracking. Its own community recommends using a dedicated workout tracker instead. Ellim gives you proper workout tracking and nutrition logging in one free app, replacing both MyFitnessPal and a separate tracker.
Does Ellim have barcode scanning for food?
Yes. Ellim includes barcode scanning on the free tier. Scan any packaged food item and it's logged instantly with calories, protein, carbs, and fat. You can also search for foods manually. AI meal detection from photos (snap your plate for an automatic macro breakdown) is a premium feature.
Is Ellim better than using Hevy and MyFitnessPal together?
Ellim replaces both apps. You get unlimited routines (Hevy free caps at 4), a larger exercise library (3,500+ vs. Hevy's ~400), and nutrition tracking with barcode scanning — all in one app. No syncing issues, no double subscriptions, no switching between apps. The trade-off is that Ellim is iOS-only and doesn't have Hevy's social features.
The Bottom Line
Most workout trackers don't track nutrition. Most nutrition apps can't track workouts. The standard workaround — two separate apps — means broken syncing, double subscriptions, and data that never connects.
Ellim is the only free app that solves this. Full workout tracking with 3,500+ exercises and unlimited routines, plus nutrition logging with barcode scanning and daily macros — in one app, on one free tier. The next cheapest all-in-one costs $180/year.
Track your workouts and nutrition in one free app. Download Ellim: ellim.app
