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Lose It! alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Lose It!: built mainly for weight loss, less for other goals, and less micronutrient detail than Cronometer. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Lose It!, 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 872.5
2MyFitnessPal logoMyFitnessPalFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android, Web5 of 568.8
3Cronometer logoCronometerFree plan + paid$4.99 a month, billed annually at $59.99NoWeb, iOS, Android8 of 864.8
4Yazio logoYazioFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android4 of 461.8
5Lifesum logoLifesumFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android5 of 559.4
6FatSecret logoFatSecretFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 453.6
7WeightWatchers logoWeightWatchersPaid—NoiOS, Android, Web4 of 442.3
  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

    72.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lose It!

    Adjusts your calorie target weekly from your real weight trend, with no ads and a fast food logger.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Lose It! 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 Lose It!

    A bigger food database and more device integrations for the same kind of tracking.

    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 Lose It!Details 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 Lose It! 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. Cronometer logo

    3. Cronometer

    Best for: People who want accurate micronutrient tracking, and dietitians working with clients

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lose It!

    Much more nutrient detail and verified data, with free barcode scanning.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Cronometer a good Lose It! 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)
  4. Yazio logo

    4. Yazio

    Best for: People who want calorie counting and intermittent fasting in one app

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lose It!

    Adds intermittent fasting plans and thousands of recipes to calorie tracking.

    Pros

    • Built-in intermittent fasting plans and timers
    • AI photo, barcode and manual food logging
    • 3,000+ recipes matched to goals

    Cons

    • Fasting plans and recipes need Yazio Pro
    • Frequent discount banners make pricing unclear
    • Less micronutrient detail than Cronometer
    Visit Yazio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Yazio a good Lose It! alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Fasting plans
    16:8, 5:2, 6:1 and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026yazio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Recipes
    3,000+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026yazio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    100M+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026yazio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Food logging
    AI photo, barcode or manual
    Checked Nov 8, 2026yazio.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Lifesum logo

    5. Lifesum

    Best for: People who want structured diet plans and recipes, not just a calorie number

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lose It!

    Diet plans like keto and high-protein built in, with a friendlier meal-rating approach than plain calorie counting.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Lifesum a good Lose It! 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)
  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

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lose It!

    Free calorie and macro tracking with barcode scanning and a large food database, without pushing a subscription.

    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 ×0.357
    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 Lose It! 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. WeightWatchers logo

    7. WeightWatchers

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

    PaidiOS, Android, Web

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lose It!

    Swap calorie counting for Points plus community support and optional medical care.

    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 Lose It!Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    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 Lose It! 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)

The best Lose It! alternative for…

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

MacroFactor logo

Best Lose It! alternative for most people

MacroFactor

Adjusts your calorie target weekly from your real weight trend, with no ads and a fast food logger.

MyFitnessPal logo

Best Lose It! alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

MyFitnessPal

A bigger food database and more device integrations for the same kind of tracking.

Cronometer logo

Best Lose It! alternative for iPhone and Android

Cronometer

Much more nutrient detail and verified data, with free barcode scanning.

FatSecret logo

Best Lose It! alternative for working in the browser

FatSecret

Free calorie and macro tracking with barcode scanning and a large food database, without pushing a subscription.

Lose It! alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Lose It!?

MacroFactor ranks first right now. Adjusts your calorie target weekly from your real weight trend, with no ads and a fast food logger. MyFitnessPal and Cronometer follow it in our ranking.

Lose It! vs MacroFactor: what's the difference?

Lose It! is free with paid plans; MacroFactor is a paid product. Only Lose It! runs on Web.

Is Lose It! free?

Lose It! is free with paid plans.

How much do Lose It! alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Lose It! alternatives: MacroFactor, $71.99 per year; Cronometer, $4.99 a month, billed annually at $59.99. 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 Lose It!?

Yes. MyFitnessPal (free plan + paid), Cronometer (free plan + paid), Yazio (free plan + paid) and Lifesum (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Lose It!?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Lose It!?

The complaints we hear most: built mainly for weight loss, less for other goals; less micronutrient detail than Cronometer; many planning features need Premium.

How is this list ranked?

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