Alternatives
The best Lose It! alternatives
Lose It! is a weight-loss calorie counter with free barcode and basic photo logging. Here is why people switch, and the apps worth a look instead.
Prices and features checked October 18, 2026 against each app's own pages where possible. Figures marked "third-party report" come from independent reviews and should be confirmed on the vendor's site. FitStack makes this page, so we have linked every claim about Lose It!.
Why people look for a Lose It! alternative
- People who start lifting or running often want training and nutrition in one place.
Lose It! vs FitStack at a glance
| Feature | Lose It! | FitStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Premium about $39.99/yr (third-party report) [1] [2] | Free; Pro $9.99/month for coaching and selling |
| Barcode scanning | Free (third-party report) [1] [2] | Yes |
| AI meal photo logging | Basic Snap It free (third-party report) [1] [2] | Yes, photo to itemized macros |
| Strength workouts and plans | Not covered by our sources | Yes: logging, workouts and multi-week plans |
| GPS run tracking | Not covered by our sources | Yes, GPS with maps and splits |
| Readiness and recovery | Not covered by our sources | Yes, daily readiness check-ins |
"Not covered by our sources" means the sources below do not describe that feature; it does not mean Lose It! lacks it.
Choose Lose It! if…
- You want a simple calorie counter focused on weight loss with free barcode scanning.
- A low annual price matters more than training features.
Choose FitStack if…
- You also want to plan workouts, track runs and check in on recovery in the same app.
- You want creator plans that combine training and meals.
Pricing and free tier
Lose It!
Premium about $39.99/year (third-party reported; promotions vary).
Free tier: Barcode scanning and basic Snap It photo logging (third-party reported).
FitStack
Free plan for tracking. Pro is $9.99/month, needed only for live sessions, coaching and selling. See plans.
Lose It! alternatives for nutrition tracking
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1. FitStack
One app for nutrition logging, strength training, GPS run tracking and daily readiness, with a creator marketplace for plans.
Price: Free plan for tracking. Pro is $9.99/month, needed only for live sessions, coaching and selling.
Free tier: Free plan for tracking; Pro only for coaching and selling.
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2. MyFitnessPal
A calorie counter with a free, ad-supported tier and Premium plans.
Price: Premium $19.99/month or $79.99/year with a 7-day trial; Premium+ reported at $24.99/month or $99.99/year.
Free tier: Nutrition, weight and exercise tracking with ads. Barcode scanning, meal scan, voice logging and custom macro targets are not in the free tier.
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3. Cronometer
A nutrient-focused tracker with a generous free tier and a Gold subscription.
Price: Gold $10.99/month or $59.99/year ($4.99/month billed annually).
Free tier: 84+ nutrients, a free barcode scanner, custom targets, device sync and a 7-day report window.
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4. MacroFactor
A paid nutrition coach built around adaptive expenditure, with a separate workouts app.
Price: $11.99/month, $47.99 per 6 months or $71.99/year; Nutrition + Workouts bundle $89.99/year.
Free tier: No ongoing free tier: a free trial only.
FitStack vs MacroFactor
Listed in no particular order after FitStack, which we make. Each app's own page is linked in the sources of its comparison.
What FitStack includes today
- Food diary with barcode scanning and AI meal photo scanning that itemizes calories and macros
- Meal plans with daily calorie, protein, carb and fat targets
- Workout logging, reusable workouts and multi-week workout plans
- GPS run tracking with maps and splits
- Daily readiness check-ins and recovery tracking
- Apple Health and Health Connect sync, plus Apple Watch and Wear OS apps
- A marketplace of workout, meal and fitness plans from creators and coaches
- Social feed, communities and a gym directory
Try the free TDEE, macro and protein calculators on this site without signing up, or browse the exercise library.
Frequently asked questions
Why do people look for Lose It! alternatives?
People who start lifting or running often want training and nutrition in one place.
Is there a free Lose It! alternative?
MyFitnessPal has a free tier: nutrition, weight and exercise tracking with ads. Barcode scanning, meal scan, voice logging and custom macro targets are not in the free tier. Cronometer has a free tier: 84+ nutrients, a free barcode scanner, custom targets, device sync and a 7-day report window. FitStack is free for tracking, with Pro ($9.99/month) only for coaching and selling.
How much does Lose It! cost?
Premium about $39.99/year (third-party reported; promotions vary) (checked October 2026).
Sources (checked October 18, 2026)
- Nutrola, "How much does Lose It! cost" (third party) (third-party)
- NutriScan, "Lose It! pricing: free vs Premium" (third party) (third-party)
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