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Head-to-head · Weight-Loss Apps

Noom vs Cronometer

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Noom #4 in Weight-Loss Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Noom
Cronometer #5 in Weight-Loss Apps 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Cronometer

Noom leads on 0 checks, Cronometer 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 scoreNoom · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Cronometer
  • Most featuresNoom · 4 of 4

Noom scores higher on our rubric for weight-loss apps: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Noom is the better fit for behavior-change lessons and human coaching. Cronometer is the better fit for detailed nutrition tracking and coach workflows.

  • Noom fits best

    Behavior-change lessons and human coaching

  • Cronometer fits best

    Detailed nutrition tracking and coach workflows

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Side by side

Feature Noom 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Cronometer 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #4 in Weight-Loss Apps #5 in Weight-Loss Apps
Best for Behavior-change lessons and human coaching Detailed nutrition tracking and coach workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $10.99/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR HIPAA, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 3 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Solo Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Noom 4/4 · Cronometer 1/4
Barcode scanner ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Weight tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Meal planning ✓ ✓
Device sync ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Nutrition detail Micronutrients Not checked yet
Coaching Human Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • Logs food, exercise, biometrics, and nutrition goals across web and mobile.
  • Connects with health apps and devices including Garmin, Apple Health, and Fitbit.
  • Pro adds client management, dietary analysis, reports, and secure messaging.
Cons
  • 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.
  • Basic reports and charts cover only a 7-day window.
  • Gold adds advanced tracking features at $10.99 per month.
  • Pro costs $39.99 per month for client-management features.
Our verdict

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,…

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Cronometer is a nutrition tracking platform for people monitoring food intake, exercise, biometrics, and nutrition goals, as well as professionals managing client nutrition workflows. Available on web, iOS, and Android, it supports food…

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  1. NoomWeight-Loss Apps 8.8Free plan
  2. CronometerWeight-Loss Apps 8.6Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • Cronometer — where it wins

    • Logs food, exercise, biometrics, and nutrition goals across web and mobile.
    • Connects with health apps and devices including Garmin, Apple Health, and Fitbit.
    • Pro adds client management, dietary analysis, reports, and secure messaging.

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic reports and charts cover only a 7-day window.
    • Gold adds advanced tracking features at $10.99 per month.
    • Pro costs $39.99 per month for client-management features.
  • Noom8.8/10 · Free plan

    Noom pairs food and weight tracking with behavioral lessons and optional human coaching.

    Visit NoomFull verdict →
  • Cronometer8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Detailed food and nutrient tracking, with coaching tools and client workflows in higher tiers.

    Visit CronometerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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