"Cholesterol app" can mean two very different things: an app that logs your blood test results (LDL, HDL, triglycerides), or a food tracker that counts the cholesterol in what you eat. The most useful setup does both, because your diet is the part you can change between tests.
TL;DR
| App | Lab results | Food | Price | Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Tracker | Yes | Yes | Free | Beta |
| Lipid Log | Yes, + ApoB | No | Paid, $29.99/yr | No |
| CholesterEase | Yes | No | Free | No |
| LDL: Cholesterol Tracker | Yes | No | Free + $4.99 Pro | Yes |
| Cronometer | Yes | Yes | Free + Gold | Yes |
| MyFitnessPal | No | Yes | Free + Premium | Yes |
Which ones are free? Heart Tracker and CholesterEase are free with no paid tier; LDL: Cholesterol Tracker, Cronometer and MyFitnessPal are free with paid upgrades, and Lipid Log needs a subscription after a 7-day trial. Does MyFitnessPal track cholesterol? Only the cholesterol in food, where an entry includes it. It has no place to log your LDL, HDL or triglyceride results (full answer). Is there one for Android? Cronometer, MyFitnessPal and LDL: Cholesterol Tracker are on Google Play, and Heart Tracker has an Android beta open now.
A note on bias
We make Heart Tracker, so we've tried to be upfront about where other apps are the better choice. Details below are based on each app's App Store listing and published information as of October 2026. Prices and features change, so check the listing before you download.
What to look for in a cholesterol tracker
- Full lipid panel logging: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides at minimum. ApoB and Lp(a) support is a bonus.
- Both unit systems: mg/dL (US) and mmol/L (UK, Canada, Australia, Europe).
- Trend charts with reference ranges so you can see direction, not just single results. If you're unsure what the ranges mean, read how to read your cholesterol test results.
- Food tracking that shows saturated fat and fibre, the two nutrients with the clearest effect on LDL.
- Easy sharing with your doctor.
- Privacy: this is health data. Check whether an account is required and whether the App Store privacy label lists tracking for advertising.
Quick comparison
| App | Logs blood test results | Tracks food | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Tracker | Yes: total, LDL, HDL, triglycerides | Yes: voice, barcode, 4.5M foods | Free | Connecting what you eat to your numbers |
| Cholesterol Tracker: Lipid Log | Yes, plus ApoB and Lp(a) | No | Subscription ($29.99/year after a 7-day trial) | Detailed lab history and PDF reports |
| CholesterEase | Yes | No | Free | A simple, offline numbers-only log |
| LDL: Cholesterol Tracker | Yes | No | Free, with a $4.99 Pro upgrade | Basic logging with reminders |
| Cronometer | Yes, as custom biometrics | Yes, very detailed nutrients | Free, with a paid Gold tier | Micronutrient-focused tracking |
| MyFitnessPal | No dedicated lipid panel | Yes | Free, with a paid Premium tier | General calorie counting and community |
1. Heart Tracker: best for linking diet to your results
Heart Tracker (listed on the App Store as Cholesterol Heart Tracker) is built around one idea: your cholesterol numbers make more sense when you can see what you were eating between tests. You log each lipid panel and see trend charts against clinical reference ranges. Day to day, you log meals by speaking them, scanning a barcode, or searching a 4.5-million-item food database, with saturated fat, fibre and dietary cholesterol tracked alongside calories and macros.
- Strengths: food and lipid tracking in one app, fast voice logging, Apple Health sync, AI insights, no account required, every feature free.
- Limitations: iPhone and iPad only for now (an Android beta is open). It doesn't log ApoB or Lp(a), and it's not a medication or symptom journal.
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2. Cholesterol Tracker: Lipid Log: best for detailed lab history
If you only want to record lab results, and you want them in depth, Lipid Log is one of the most thorough options. Its listing covers ApoB and Lp(a) alongside the standard panel, calculates non-HDL and the total/HDL ratio, supports mg/dL and mmol/L, includes a heart-risk estimate based on the AHA PREVENT equations, and exports PDF reports. Data stays on your device with no ads.
- Strengths: the most complete lab-marker coverage here, and good reports for appointments.
- Limitations: requires a subscription after the trial, and there's no food tracking, so you'll need a second app for diet.
3. CholesterEase: best simple offline log
CholesterEase is a minimal, free lipid-panel logger that works offline without an account and includes a cardiovascular risk calculator. It's a good fit if all you want is a private chart of your numbers.
- Strengths: free, simple, offline.
- Limitations: no food diary, no barcode scanning, no Apple Health sync. Full CholesterEase comparison →
4. LDL: Cholesterol Tracker: basic logging with reminders
LDL: Cholesterol Tracker logs the standard lipid markers and can remind you about upcoming tests. The core app is free, with a paid Pro upgrade, and its App Store privacy label lists data that may be used to track you for advertising.
- Strengths: straightforward logging, reminders.
- Limitations: ads and ad tracking, some features behind the upgrade, no food tracking. Full comparison →
5. Cronometer: best for micronutrient detail
Cronometer is a nutrition tracker known for detailed, verified nutrient data. Its biometrics list includes total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides, so you can log lab results and view them in its trends. Some biometric and trend features are tied to its paid Gold tier, so check what's included in the free version for you.
- Strengths: deep nutrient data, food and biometrics in one place.
- Limitations: not built specifically around cholesterol, and logging can feel detailed or slow if you just want the essentials.
6. MyFitnessPal: fine for calories, not built for cholesterol
MyFitnessPal is the best-known calorie counter, with a huge crowd-sourced food database and social features. It can show dietary cholesterol where a food entry includes it, but it has no dedicated place to log your blood test results. We cover the details in does MyFitnessPal track cholesterol?
- Strengths: huge database, community, widely used.
- Limitations: no lipid panel tracking, and many features sit behind Premium. MyFitnessPal alternative →
Which cholesterol app should you choose?
- You want to lower your LDL through diet: pick an app that tracks both food and lab results, like Heart Tracker or Cronometer, so you can connect the two.
- You just want a record of your lab results: CholesterEase (free) or Lipid Log (paid, more detailed).
- You track ApoB or Lp(a): Lipid Log has the broadest marker support.
- You mainly want to lose weight and cholesterol is secondary: any good calorie counter works, but make sure it shows saturated fat.
Whichever app you pick
Log every result with its date and whether you fasted, use the same units each time, and bring the trend chart to your next appointment. Consistency matters more than the app.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free app to track cholesterol?
Yes. Heart Tracker and CholesterEase are both free to download and log your total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. Heart Tracker also tracks your meals, including saturated fat and fibre, without a subscription.
Does MyFitnessPal track cholesterol?
Only dietary cholesterol, the cholesterol in food, and only where a food's entry includes it. MyFitnessPal has no built-in place to log LDL, HDL, total cholesterol or triglyceride results from a blood test, so you'd need a separate app for those. More detail: does MyFitnessPal track cholesterol?
Is there a cholesterol tracking app for Android?
Yes. Cronometer, MyFitnessPal and LDL: Cholesterol Tracker are on Google Play. Heart Tracker is on iPhone and iPad, with an Android beta open now. CholesterEase and Lipid Log are iPhone-only.
Can Apple Health track my cholesterol?
Partly. Apple Health can store dietary cholesterol from food-tracking apps, and if your healthcare provider supports Health Records it can show lab results they send. It doesn't give you a simple way to log and chart your own lipid panel results, which is what dedicated cholesterol apps add.
What is the best app to track cholesterol and diet together?
Look for an app that logs both your blood test results and your food, with saturated fat and fibre shown. Heart Tracker is built specifically for this, and Cronometer can do both with more manual setup.
Do cholesterol tracking apps replace my doctor?
No. These apps help you keep records and spot trends, but your doctor should interpret your results and decide on targets and treatment.
Track your numbers and your meals in one app
Heart Tracker is free, needs no account, and connects your lipid panel results to what you actually eat.
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