Software · head to head
Cronometer vs Lose It!
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Cronometer free tier limited to 7-day report windows; Lose It! photo-based logging (Snap It) is Premium-only and has inconsistent accuracy
- They diverge on capability: Cronometer covers 80+ nutrient tracking, Lose It! covers Calorie counting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cronometer and Lose It! actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cronometer | Lose It! |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | iPhone, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Cronometer
- 80+ nutrient tracking
- Verified food database
- Custom recipes
- Biometric tracking
- Detailed reports
- Withings
Only in Lose It!
- Calorie counting
- Barcode scanner
- Meal planning
- Challenges
- Progress photos
- Runkeeper
Both cover
- Fitbit
- Garmin
- Apple Health
- Google Fit
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cronometer
- Workout tracking
- Nutrition management
- Health monitoring
- Fitness coaching
- Wellness improvement
Lose It!
- Workout tracking
- Nutrition management
- Health monitoring
- Fitness coaching
- Wellness improvement
Both are used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching, wellness improvement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cronometer
- Free tier limited to 7-day report windows
- Photo and voice logging unavailable in free tier
- Ad-free experience requires Gold subscription
- Advanced features like macro scheduler and recipe importer locked to paid tier
Lose It!
- Photo-based logging (Snap It) is Premium-only and has inconsistent accuracy
- No natural language input for food logging, requires manual database search for every food
- Limited micronutrient tracking beyond basic macros
- Lacks built-in meal planning in free tier
- No artificial intelligence for personalized recommendations
Pricing, plan by plan
Cronometer
Free- FreeFree
- Full micronutrient tracking (82+ nutrients)
- Unlimited food logging
- Barcode scanning
- Gold$4.99/month
- All Free features
- Ad-free experience
- Photo and voice logging
Lose It!
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Lose It! review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Cronometer if
- You need 80+ nutrient tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want verified food database.
Choose Lose It! if
- You need calorie counting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iPhone, Android, Web.
- You also want barcode scanner.
Questions people ask
- Is Cronometer or Lose It! better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cronometer starts at Free and Lose It! at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cronometer or Lose It!?
- Cronometer starts at Free and Lose It! at Free.
- Does Cronometer or Lose It! run on more platforms?
- Cronometer runs on Ios, Android, Web. Lose It! runs on iPhone, Android, Web.
- Can I use Cronometer for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Cronometer best used for?
- Cronometer is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
- What can Cronometer do that Lose It! cannot?
- Cronometer covers 80+ nutrient tracking, Verified food database, Custom recipes, Biometric tracking. Lose It! covers Calorie counting, Barcode scanner, Meal planning, Challenges. Both handle Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Health, Google Fit.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cronometer: Is Cronometer truly free and what are its limitations?
Cronometer Free is completely free forever with full micronutrient tracking across 82+ nutrients, unlimited food logging, barcode scanning, custom recipes, and basic reports. The 7-day report window is the main limitation.
SourceLose It!: Can Lose It track macronutrients?
Yes, basic macro tracking is included in the free tier. Advanced macro tracking and meal planning features are available in the Premium tier.
SourceCronometer: What features are included in Cronometer Gold?
Gold ($4.99/month billed annually at $59.99 or $10.99/month) adds photo logging, voice logging with Siri, Crono Coach AI assistant, custom charts, macro scheduler, fasting timer, recipe importer, and unlimited historical data access.
SourceCronometer: Can I log meals with photos in Cronometer?
Photo logging is a premium feature available only in Cronometer Gold, allowing users to snap and automatically log meals through their camera.
SourceCronometer: Does Cronometer track beyond just macronutrients?
Yes, Cronometer tracks up to 84+ nutrients including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids. All tiers include this comprehensive micronutrient tracking.
SourceCronometer: Can I see historical data in the free tier?
Free tier reports are limited to the past 7 days. Gold subscription ($4.99/month annually) provides unlimited historical data access for trend analysis.
SourceCronometer: Does Cronometer have professional or pro versions?
Yes, Cronometer Pro is available for healthcare providers, researchers, and educators with specialized features for professional nutrition analysis.
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