Strava vs MyFitnessPal
Strava and MyFitnessPal don't really compete. Strava is a cardio-focused social network. MyFitnessPal is a calorie tracker. The reason people google this is that they're trying to pick one app for everything and realising it doesn't exist in this comparison.
| Criterion | Strava | MyFitnessPal | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run/ride GPS | Industry-best | — | Strava |
| Calorie counting | Basic | Industry-best DB | MyFitnessPal |
| Strength logging | Crude | Crude | Tie |
| Social feed | Excellent (segments) | Friends + posts | Strava |
| Ad-free | Yes | No | Strava |
| Premium price | $11.99/mo | $19.99/mo | Strava |
Verdict
Neither app does the other's job well. Ascend unifies cardio + strength + nutrition + habits in one mountain progression — and writes cardio back to Strava so your segments don't disappear.
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