# Nutrisystem vs My Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: My Challenge at 4.5 against Nutrisystem's 4.0. My Challenge also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (26% vs 5%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nutrisystem sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $69.99 per 6 months and My Challenge sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Nutrisystem's written reviews are positive against 26% of My Challenge's.

Nutrisystem ships an update every 5 weeks, My Challenge weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nutrisystem | My Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nutrisystem/id6456984444/reviews) | **[4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-challenge-diet-plans/id6529534878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | **25.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nutrisystem](https://appshunter.io/developer/355675523) | [KETO DIETS UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546881284) |

## What reviewers say

### Nutrisystem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nutrisystem/id6456984444)

This app supports users on a weight loss journey by providing tools to track food, water, and activity. It offers personalized meal plans, a food database with barcode scanning, and progress monitoring. Users can also access healthy recipes and tips to help them achieve their goals.

**Highlights:** Personalized meal plan and calorie range, Log food, water, and activity, Food database with barcode scanner, Grocery guide and shopping list, One-touch tracking for meals, Weight dashboard and progress log, Weight loss tips and healthy recipes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Club Advantage | $69.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to add food
- 🚀 Improved scanning functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow response times
- 🔍 Poor search functionality for common foods
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🔄 Inability to edit or delete entries

**Reported bugs**

- Populating starting weight in 'Today's weight' field
- Deleting items when copying from previous day
- Inconsistent display of nutrition information
- Inability to find common food items in database

**Requested features**

- Sort weight history by most recent
- Automatically populate food categories
- Allow copying previous day's meals
- Integrate with fitness trackers
- Provide more detailed analytics and progress tracking


### My Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-challenge-diet-plans/id6529534878)

This app offers a personalized low-carb diet plan designed by nutritionists and behavioral scientists. It provides meal planning with over 10,000 recipes, macronutrient tracking, progress monitoring, and expert guidance to help you achieve weight loss and improve overall health.

**Highlights:** Personalized low-carb diet plans, 10,000+ carb-free recipes, Macronutrient tracking, Progress tracking (weight, steps, water), Expert guidance and support, Thriving community forum

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $13.49 | per month |
| 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $21.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 month plan | $32.99 | per month |
| 6 months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 months | $39.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $39.99 | per year |
| 3 months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months plan | $45.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 months | $59.99 | per year |
| 6 months plan | $65.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 months | $79.99 | per year |
| Personalized workout program | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Delicious recipes
- 🏆 Effective for weight loss
- 🤸‍♀️ Helpful workout plans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Overpriced for the features provided
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive app
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🔄 Recurring charges after cancellation

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access account
- Meal plans not generating correctly
- Inaccurate calorie and nutrition tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to log custom meals and ingredients
- More flexibility in meal plan customization
- Integration with fitness trackers
- Clearer subscription management options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nutrisystem free?

Nutrisystem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Challenge free?

My Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nutrisystem or My Challenge?

My Challenge is rated higher. Nutrisystem averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while My Challenge averages 4.5 from 4K ratings.

### Do Nutrisystem or My Challenge have ads?

Neither Nutrisystem nor My Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nutrisystem or My Challenge?

Nutrisystem ships an update every 5 weeks, and My Challenge weekly. Most recently, Nutrisystem was updated on September 16, 2026 and My Challenge on September 24, 2026.

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