Cronometer vs FatSecret:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cronometer had more branded searches than FatSecret among calorie counter brands worldwide. Cronometer had about 165,000 branded searches, while FatSecret had 90,500. Cronometer made up 7.1% of all calorie counter brand searches we track, and FatSecret accounted for 3.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about calorie counter brands, Cronometer appeared in all five answers and FatSecret in two. Cronometer was mentioned before FatSecret in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Cronometer, about 82% more searches than FatSecret
Who does AI mention more?
Cronometer, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Cronometer, named ahead of FatSecret in every answer
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Top calorie counter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cronometer appeared in all five answers. FatSecret was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Cronometer was listed before FatSecret in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Lose It!1st- Cronometer2nd
MyFitnessPal3rd
MacroFactor4th
FatSecret5th
Noom6th
Weight Watchers–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Cronometer5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Lose It!5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- MyFitnessPal4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- MacroFactor3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- FatSecret2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Noom1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Weight Watchers0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about calorie counter brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which calorie counter app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best calorie counter apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best calorie counter app for weight loss?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“calorie counter apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“calorie counter for weight loss”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Cronometer or FatSecret more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cronometer and FatSecret by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven calorie counter brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Cronometer, FatSecret. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Weight Watchers | MyFitnessPal | Cronometer | Noom | FatSecret | Lose It! | MacroFactor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.3% | 35.8% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.5% | 34.9% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 8.5% | 5% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.1% | 29.6% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 7.3% | 5.2% | 2.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.4% | 28.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.8% | 29.3% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.2% | 31.2% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.5% | 28.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 55.4% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.1% | 24.6% | 9% | 9% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.1% | 24.6% | 9% | 9% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.2% | 24.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.2% | 15.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
How has the Cronometer and FatSecret comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cronometer was ahead of FatSecret in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cronometer’s share of searches among calorie counter brands worldwide moved from 10.8% to 7.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 165K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FatSecret’s share of searches among calorie counter brands worldwide moved from 7.2% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for calorie counter brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, FatSecret lost share of searches among calorie counter brands worldwide, from 6.1% to 3.9%.
In September 2026, Cronometer lost share of searches among calorie counter brands worldwide, from 9.1% to 7.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cronometer’s and FatSecret’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Cronometer
1 branded search term
- cronometer
FatSecret
1 branded search term
- fatsecret
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