Free Eat This Much alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

5 of the 7 Eat This Much alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). AnyList, MyFitnessPal and Lifesum rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	AnyList	Free plan + paid	$9.99 per year	No	iOS, Android, macOS +2	5 of 5	57.5
2	MyFitnessPal	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	5 of 5	54.4
3	Lifesum	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android	5 of 5	54.4
4	Cronometer	Free plan + paid	$4.99 a month, billed annually at $59.99	No	Web, iOS, Android	8 of 8	52.6
5	Lose It!	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	4 of 4	51.2

1. AnyListTop pick
Best for: Couples and families who share grocery lists and want recipes and meal plans in the same app
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, macOS, Web, Browser extension
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from Eat This Much
Shared grocery lists plus a meal-planning calendar, good for households that plan meals together.
Pros
Shared lists sync instantly between household members
Low yearly price, with a household plan
Apple Watch, Siri and Mac apps alongside iPhone and iPad
Recipe import from popular recipe sites and browser extensions
Cons
Meal planning calendar and web app need the paid Complete plan
Feature set is centred on Apple devices; Android gets fewer extras
No self-hosting or offline-only storage option
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is AnyList a good Eat This Much alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Individual plan
$9.99 per year
Checked Nov 8, 2026anylist.com(opens source in a new tab)
Household plan
$14.99 per year
Checked Nov 8, 2026anylist.com(opens source in a new tab)
Web app
Yes, with Complete
Checked Nov 8, 2026anylist.com(opens source in a new tab)
Apple Watch app
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026anylist.com(opens source in a new tab)
Shared lists
Yes, real-time sync
Checked Nov 8, 2026anylist.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. MyFitnessPal
Best for: People who want the biggest food database and wide device sync for everyday calorie counting
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
54.4
score / 100
Why switch from Eat This Much
Huge food database for logging calories and macros, with premium meal plans if you want them generated.
Pros
Food database of over 20 million items, incl. restaurant dishes
Syncs with 40+ apps and devices
Photo and voice logging in Premium
Free tier covers basic food and weight tracking
Cons
Barcode scanning needs Premium
Free version shows ads
User-added entries can be duplicated or inaccurate
Visit MyFitnessPal Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.352
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is MyFitnessPal a good Eat This Much alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Food database
20.5M foods
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
40+ apps and devices
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
7 days for first-time Premium users
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium logging tools
Barcode Scan, Meal Scan, Voice Log
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Lifesum
Best for: People who want structured diet plans and recipes, not just a calorie number
Free plan + paidiOS, Android
54.4
score / 100
Why switch from Eat This Much
Calorie tracking with ready-made diet meal plans, if you want logging and plans in one app.
Pros
Many ways to log food, including photo and voice
Diet programmes and meal plans for popular eating styles
Clean, friendly design with habit trackers for water and vegetables
Syncs with Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch
Cons
Most meal plans and recipes sit behind Premium
No full web app for logging on a computer
Less detailed micronutrient tracking than specialist apps
Visit Lifesum Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.352
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Lifesum a good Eat This Much alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Logging methods
Photo, voice, text, barcode
Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
Diet plans
High-protein, Mediterranean, fasting, keto
Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
Wearables
Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch
Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
Users
60 million+ (vendor figure)
Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
Company
Lifesum AB
Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Cronometer
Best for: People who want accurate micronutrient tracking, and dietitians working with clients
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
52.6
score / 100
Why switch from Eat This Much
Tracks micronutrients as well as macros, for people who care about vitamins and minerals, not just calories.
Pros
Tracks up to 95 nutrients and compounds
Verified nutrition data rather than mostly user entries
Barcode scanning included in the free version
Pro edition for health professionals
Cons
Denser, more technical interface
Smaller database of branded and restaurant foods
Some analysis features need the Gold subscription
Visit Cronometer Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.346
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Cronometer a good Eat This Much alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Nutrients tracked
Up to 95
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Barcode scanning
Free
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free version
Calories, macros, vitamins and minerals
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Professional edition
Cronometer Pro
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$4.99 a month, billed annually at $59.99
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Gold plan
$10.99 a month, billed monthly
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes (Basic)
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. Lose It!
Best for: People who want a simple daily calorie budget for losing weight
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
51.2
score / 100
Why switch from Eat This Much
Calorie budget and barcode logging if you'd rather track what you eat than follow a generated plan.
Pros
Clear daily calorie budget tied to a weight goal
Barcode scanner and photo-based food logging
Water and macro tracking
Connects to Apple Health and Google Fit
Cons
Built mainly for weight loss, less for other goals
Less micronutrient detail than Cronometer
Many planning features need Premium
Visit Lose It! Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.341
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Lose It! a good Eat This Much alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Owner
FitNow, Inc. (Ziff Davis)
Checked Nov 8, 2026loseit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Photo logging
Smart Camera
Checked Nov 8, 2026loseit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
Apple Health, Google Fit
Checked Nov 8, 2026loseit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Barcode scanning
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026loseit.com(opens source in a new tab)

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1. AnyListTop pick

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2. MyFitnessPal

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3. Lifesum

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4. Cronometer

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5. Lose It!

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