Head-to-head · Android Calorie Counter Apps
Lose It! vs Cronometer
Lose It! leads on 0 checks, Cronometer on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLose It! · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresLose It! · 3 of 5
Lose It! scores higher on our rubric for android calorie counter apps: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Lose It! is the better fit for weight-loss plans and budget tracking. Cronometer is the better fit for detailed nutrition analysis and device syncing.
- Lose It! fits best
Weight-loss plans and budget tracking
- Cronometer fits best
Detailed nutrition analysis and device syncing
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Side by side
| Feature | Lose It! 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Cronometer 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in Android Calorie Counter Apps | #4 in Android Calorie Counter Apps |
| Best for | Weight-loss plans and budget tracking | Detailed nutrition analysis and device syncing |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan · 7-day trial | $10.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 15 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Lose It! 3/5 · Cronometer 0/5 | ||
| Barcode scanner | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Macro tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Meal tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Wear OS support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Data export | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Food database entries | 5.6e+07 entries | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Lose It! is a calorie counter and food-tracking app for people managing weight or nutrition goals. It is available on Android and the web, with a free tier for calorie tracking and a weight-loss plan. Users can set a target and… Read the review → |
Cronometer is a food and nutrition tracking app available on Android, iOS, and the web. It is designed for people who want to log food, exercise, and biometrics, set nutrition targets, and review nutrient reports, as well as professionals… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Lose It! — where it wins
- Personalized calorie budgets support weight-loss goals.
- Food, meal, exercise, and weight logging are available.
- Syncs with Fitbit, Garmin, Google Fit, and other services.
Where it doesn't
- Barcode scanning requires Premium.
- Macro tracking, fasting tools, and meal planning require Premium.
- Premium pricing varies by user and promotion.
Cronometer — where it wins
- Logs food, exercise, biometrics, and notes with barcode scanning
- Syncs with health apps and devices including Garmin, Fitbit, and Google Fit
- Gold adds nutrition tools; Pro adds client management and dietary reports
Where it doesn't
- Basic reports and charts cover a 7-day window
- Gold costs $10.99/month; Pro costs $39.99/month
- Pro's client-management features are aimed at professionals, not personal tracking
- Lose It!9.1/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
Personalized calorie budgets and food logging, with advanced tools in Premium.
Visit Lose It!Full verdict → - Cronometer8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
Detailed nutrient tracking with device syncing, plus separate tools for nutrition professionals.
Visit CronometerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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