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Lifesum alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll calorie counters and nutrition trackers

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Lifesum: most meal plans and recipes sit behind Premium, and no full web app for logging on a computer. We ranked 8 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Lifesum, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MacroFactor currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1MacroFactor logoMacroFactorPaid$71.99 per yearNoiOS, Android8 of 876.8
2MyFitnessPal logoMyFitnessPalFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android, Web5 of 568.8
3WeightWatchers logoWeightWatchersPaid—NoiOS, Android, Web4 of 464.8
4Carb Manager logoCarb ManagerFree plan + paid$3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium)NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 559.4
5Cal AI logoCal AIPaid—NoiOS, Android5 of 555.9
6FatSecret logoFatSecretFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 455.3
7Zero logoZeroFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android4 of 440.9
8Fastic logoFasticFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android4 of 440.9
  1. MacroFactor logo

    1. MacroFactorTop pick

    Best for: Lifters and dieters who log consistently and want targets that adapt to their measured metabolism

    PaidiOS, Android

    76.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lifesum

    Ad-free and data-driven, with targets that adjust to your measured metabolism.

    Pros

    • Weekly target changes based on your own intake and weight trend
    • Fast logging with barcode, label, photo and recipe-URL import
    • No ads and a stated policy of never selling user data
    • Full micronutrient tracking with custom targets

    Cons

    • No free version at all, only a trial
    • Phone only: no web or desktop app
    • Ignores wearable calorie-burn data by design
    • Barcode coverage is thinner outside a handful of countries
    Visit MacroFactor Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MacroFactor a good Lifesum alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free version
    No (free trial only)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $71.99 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop app
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ads
    None
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly plan
    $11.99 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    6-month plan
    $47.99 every 6 months
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. MyFitnessPal logo

    2. MyFitnessPal

    Best for: People who want the biggest food database and wide device sync for everyday calorie counting

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lifesum

    Larger food database and more integrations, with a familiar calorie-first diary.

    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 Compare with LifesumDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Lifesum 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. WeightWatchers logo

    3. WeightWatchers

    Best for: People who want a flexible points-based plan with coaching, community or medical support

    PaidiOS, Android, Web

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lifesum

    Points-based programme with coaching and community for people who want more structure.

    Pros

    • Points system allows any food within a budget
    • Tiers from app-only to clinical GLP-1 care
    • Long track record and large member community

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • Constant promotions make real pricing hard to compare
    • Medical tier is US-focused and requires eligibility
    Visit WeightWatchers Compare with LifesumDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 WeightWatchers a good Lifesum alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    History
    60+ years
    Checked Nov 1, 2026weightwatchers.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Points program
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026weightwatchers.com(opens source in a new tab)
    GLP-1 medications
    Yes, if eligible
    Checked Nov 1, 2026weightwatchers.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plans
    Core, Core+ and Med+
    Checked Nov 1, 2026weightwatchers.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Carb Manager logo

    4. Carb Manager

    Best for: Keto and low-carb dieters who want net-carb tracking and matching recipes

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lifesum

    Deeper keto support, including net carbs, ketone tracking and a large low-carb recipe library.

    Pros

    • Built around net carbs and keto macros
    • Huge low-carb recipe library, with more on Premium
    • Tracks ketones, glucose and fasting on Premium
    • Usable free Basic account, on web and mobile

    Cons

    • Meal plans, voice logging and device sync need Premium
    • Narrow focus is less useful outside low-carb diets
    • No monthly billing option for Premium
    Visit Carb Manager Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Carb Manager a good Lifesum alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes (Basic account)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Device sync
    Fitbit, Garmin (Premium)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ketone tracking
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer
    Wombat Apps LLC
    Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Cal AI logo

    5. Cal AI

    Best for: People who want the quickest possible meal logging and accept rough estimates

    PaidiOS, Android

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lifesum

    Faster photo-first logging for people who mostly want quick calorie estimates.

    Pros

    • Log a meal from a single photo, barcode or text description
    • Syncs steps and exercise from Apple Health and Google Fit
    • Family plan for sharing one subscription

    Cons

    • Photo estimates are approximate, by the company's own figure about 80% accurate
    • Subscription only, with a short trial
    • Can't import history from MyFitnessPal
    • Subscriptions don't transfer between iPhone and Android
    Visit Cal AI Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Cal AI a good Lifesum alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Photo accuracy
    About 80% (vendor figure)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    3 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    iOS 18+ or Android 10+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Health sync
    Apple Health, Google Fit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
    MyFitnessPal import
    Not supported
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
  6. FatSecret logo

    6. FatSecret

    Best for: Budget-minded dieters who want a free, international food diary on phone and web

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lifesum

    Free food diary that also works on the web.

    Pros

    • Core calorie and macro diary is free
    • Large verified database covering many countries and languages
    • Works on the web as well as iPhone and Android
    • Community, recipes and meal ideas built in

    Cons

    • Free tier shows ads
    • No adaptive targets based on your weight trend
    • Interface feels dated next to newer trackers
    Visit FatSecret Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is FatSecret a good Lifesum alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Food database
    1.9 million+ verified foods
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fatsecret.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS, Android, web
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fatsecret.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Reach
    56 countries, 24 languages
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fatsecret.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Nutrition API for developers
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fatsecret.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Zero logo

    7. Zero

    Best for: People who make intermittent fasting their main habit and want light meal tracking alongside

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    40.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lifesum

    Fasting-first app with a one-tap timer and simple photo meal logging.

    Pros

    • Simple one-tap fasting timer with history and insights
    • Photo or text meal logging without weighing food
    • Protein Score gives one clear daily target

    Cons

    • Most insights and logging need the paid membership
    • Nutrition tracking is lighter than a dedicated calorie counter
    • No web version
    Visit Zero Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    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 Zero a good Lifesum alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Meal logging
    Photo or text
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zerolongevity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Protein Score
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zerolongevity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Water tracking
    Personal daily goal
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zerolongevity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zerolongevity.com(opens source in a new tab)
  8. Fastic logo

    8. Fastic

    Best for: Fasting beginners who want a timer plus recipes, habit lessons and food tracking in one app

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    40.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lifesum

    Intermittent fasting app with recipes, habit courses and an AI food scanner.

    Pros

    • Combines fasting timer, food scanner, water and step tracking
    • Hundreds of recipes and short habit courses
    • AI chatbot for nutrition questions

    Cons

    • Many features sit behind the paid subscription
    • Busier than a plain fasting timer
    • Only English and German
    Visit Fastic Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    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 Fastic a good Lifesum alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Downloads
    30M+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI chatbot
    NutriChatBot
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Recipes
    Hundreds
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Trackers
    Water, food, steps, meals
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastic.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Lifesum alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

MacroFactor logo

Best Lifesum alternative for most people

MacroFactor

Ad-free and data-driven, with targets that adjust to your measured metabolism.

MyFitnessPal logo

Best Lifesum alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

MyFitnessPal

Larger food database and more integrations, with a familiar calorie-first diary.

WeightWatchers logo

Best Lifesum alternative for iPhone and Android

WeightWatchers

Points-based programme with coaching and community for people who want more structure.

Carb Manager logo

Best Lifesum alternative for working in the browser

Carb Manager

Deeper keto support, including net carbs, ketone tracking and a large low-carb recipe library.

Lifesum alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Lifesum?

MacroFactor ranks first right now. Ad-free and data-driven, with targets that adjust to your measured metabolism. MyFitnessPal and WeightWatchers follow it in our ranking.

Lifesum vs MacroFactor: what's the difference?

Lifesum is free with paid plans; MacroFactor is a paid product. Both run on iOS and Android.

Is Lifesum free?

Lifesum is free with paid plans. Diet plans: High-protein, Mediterranean, fasting, keto. Checked on Lifesum's own site, November 2026.

How much do Lifesum alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Lifesum alternatives: MacroFactor, $71.99 per year; Carb Manager, $3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Lifesum?

Yes. MyFitnessPal (free plan + paid), Carb Manager (free plan + paid), FatSecret (free plan + paid) and Zero (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Lifesum?

None of the 8 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Lifesum?

The complaints we hear most: most meal plans and recipes sit behind Premium; no full web app for logging on a computer; less detailed micronutrient tracking than specialist apps.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Lifesum, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.