Head-to-head · Weight-Loss Apps
Lose It! vs Noom
Lose It! leads on 0 checks, Noom on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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! · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Lose It!
- Most featuresNoom · 4 of 4
Lose It! scores higher on our rubric for weight-loss apps: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Lose It! is the better fit for free calorie tracking with weight-loss targets. Noom is the better fit for behavior-change lessons and human coaching.
- Lose It! fits best
Free calorie tracking with weight-loss targets
- Noom fits best
Behavior-change lessons and human coaching
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Side by side
| Feature | Lose It! 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Noom 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Weight-Loss Apps | #4 in Weight-Loss Apps |
| Best for | Free calorie tracking with weight-loss targets | Behavior-change lessons and human coaching |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan · 7-day trial | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android, Web | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets | Email, Live chat |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Features Lose It! 1/4 · Noom 4/4 | ||
| Barcode scanner | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight tracking | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Meal planning | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Device sync | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Nutrition detail | Not checked yet | Micronutrients |
| Coaching | Not checked yet | Human |
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| Our verdict | Lose It! is a calorie counter and food-tracking app for people managing weight or nutrition goals. Users can set a weight-loss target and personalized calorie budget, then log food, activity, and weight. The free tier includes calorie… Read the review → |
Noom combines food, activity, and weight logging with behavioral-science lessons in a consumer weight-management program. It is aimed at people who want structured behavior-change guidance alongside tools for tracking meals and weight,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Lose It! — where it wins
- Personalized calorie budget and weight-loss plan
- Logs food, meals, exercise, weight, and nutrition
- Syncs with Fitbit, Garmin, Google Fit, and other listed services
Where it doesn't
- Barcode scanning and advanced nutrition tracking require Premium
- Premium pricing varies by user and promotion
- Support is listed through email and tickets
Noom — where it wins
- Food search, barcode scanning, and meal logging support food tracking.
- Weight logging and progress graphs help track changes over time.
- Apple Health, Fitbit, and iHealth syncing connect selected health data.
Where it doesn't
- One-to-one coaching and meal planning require an eligible Premium subscription.
- The app is available on iOS and Android, with mobile-only deployment.
- Plans automatically renew, so subscribers need to manage renewal timing.
- Lose It!9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A free calorie budget and weight-loss plan, with extra tracking tools in Premium.
Visit Lose It!Full verdict → - Noom8.8/10 · Free plan
Noom pairs food and weight tracking with behavioral lessons and optional human coaching.
Visit NoomFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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