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Head-to-head · Android Calorie Counter Apps

Lose It! vs Cronometer

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Lose It! #2 in Android Calorie Counter Apps 9.1/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Lose It!
Cronometer #4 in Android Calorie Counter Apps 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • Personalized calorie budgets support weight-loss goals.
  • Food, meal, exercise, and weight logging are available.
  • Syncs with Fitbit, Garmin, Google Fit, and other services.
  • 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
Cons
  • Barcode scanning requires Premium.
  • Macro tracking, fasting tools, and meal planning require Premium.
  • Premium pricing varies by user and promotion.
  • 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
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…

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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…

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  1. Lose It!Android Calorie Counter Apps 9.1Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. CronometerAndroid Calorie Counter Apps 8.7Free plan · 30-day trial

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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