We value our long-term Premium members and understand that seeing a new subscription tier can be confusing. A common question we receive is: "I already pay for Premium. Why aren't these new AI features included in my plan?"
Here is an explanation of why Premium Plus is a separate subscription and how it differs from the Premium membership you already enjoy.
Different Technology, Different Costs
The main difference lies in how the features are powered and the costs associated with running them.
1. Standard Premium Features (Your Current Plan). Features like our Recipe Database, Diet Plans, Diabetes Tracking, and Charts are built and hosted entirely by MyNetDiary. Once we build them, they are available to you 24/7 without significant "per-use" costs. This allows us to bundle them into an affordable standard subscription.
2. Premium Plus Features (Generative AI). Premium Plus features — such as the AI Diet Coach and AI Voice Logging — rely on advanced Generative AI (Large Language Models). These are not just static tools; they "think" and process information in real-time.
Every time you ask the AI Coach a question, describe a workout via voice, or scan a restaurant menu, it requires significant processing power from external AI engines. These engines charge a fee for every "token" (word) processed. To sustain these ongoing costs and provide you with unlimited access to a personal AI assistant, we must offer these features as a separate, higher-tier subscription.
Can I keep my current Premium plan?
Yes, absolutely!
If you are happy with the Standard Premium features, you do not need to upgrade. Your current Premium plan remains unchanged. You will continue to receive app updates, new recipes, new diet plans, and improvements to the core app just as you always have.
Full Feature Comparison
Please note that Meal Scan (logging food via photos) is included in BOTH plans. You do not need Premium Plus to log your food with photos.
| Feature | Standard Premium / Lifetime | Premium Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Diet & Health Tools | ||
| Premium Diets & Menus (Keto, High Protein, Mediterranean, etc.) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| 370,000+ Premium Recipes | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Diabetes Tracking (BG, Insulin, Medications) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Integrations (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Health, Withings) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Custom Charts & Analysis | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Logging Tools | ||
| Meal Scan (Log food by taking a photo) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| AutoPilot & Calorie Cycling | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Generative AI Features (Plus Exclusive) | ||
| AI Diet Coach (Personalized Advice & Chat) | ❌ | ✅ Included |
| AI Voice & Text Logging (Speak naturally to log meals) | ❌ | ✅ Included |
| AI Exercise Logging (Log workouts by voice/text) | ❌ | ✅ Included |
| AI Menu Scan (Restaurant Menu Recommendations) | ❌ | ✅ Included |
| AI Meal Suggestions | ❌ | ✅ Included |
| Support Level | Standard | Priority |