Free Lose It! alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

5 of the 7 Lose It! alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). MyFitnessPal, Cronometer and Yazio rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	MyFitnessPal	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	5 of 5	68.8
2	Cronometer	Free plan + paid	$4.99 a month, billed annually at $59.99	No	Web, iOS, Android	8 of 8	64.8
3	Yazio	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android	4 of 4	61.8
4	Lifesum	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android	5 of 5	59.4
5	FatSecret	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	53.6

1. MyFitnessPalTop pick
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)
2. 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)
3. 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)
4. 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)
5. 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)

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1. MyFitnessPalTop pick

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2. Cronometer

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3. Yazio

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4. Lifesum

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