Head-to-head · Android Calorie Counter Apps
Lose It! vs Lifesum
Lose It! leads on 0 checks, Lifesum 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 trialonly Lose It!
- Most featuresLose It! · 3 of 5
Lose It! scores higher on our rubric for android calorie counter apps: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Lose It! is the better fit for weight-loss plans and budget tracking. Lifesum is the better fit for meal plans and habit tracking.
- Lose It! fits best
Weight-loss plans and budget tracking
- Lifesum fits best
Meal plans and habit tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | Lose It! 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Lifesum 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Android Calorie Counter Apps | #5 in Android Calorie Counter Apps |
| Best for | Weight-loss plans and budget tracking | Meal plans and habit tracking |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan · 7-day trial | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Lose It! 3/5 · Lifesum 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 → |
Lifesum is a nutrition and healthy-eating app for people managing weight, changing dietary habits, or supporting fitness goals. It tracks food, calories, macronutrients, hydration, exercise, weight, and body measurements. Its mix of meal… 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.
Lifesum — where it wins
- Log meals by barcode, photo, voice, or text
- Adjust calorie and macronutrient goals
- Sync with health services including Fitbit and Wear OS
Where it doesn't
- The free version has limited features
- It is a consumer app, not a client-goal management tool
- Support channels are email and documentation
- 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 → - Lifesum8.6/10 · Free plan
A nutrition tracker that pairs flexible food logging with meal plans and habit tracking.
Visit LifesumFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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