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Lose It! vs Strava

Lose It! logo

Lose It!

Fitness & Wellness

Lose weight with your friends

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Strava logo

Strava

Sports & Recreation

The social network for athletes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lose It! photo-based logging (Snap It) is Premium-only and has inconsistent accuracy; Strava segment leaderboards, custom goals, workout analysis, offline routes and fitness scoring all require a subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Lose It! covers Calorie counting, Strava covers GPS activity tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lose It! and Strava actually diverge.

Attributes where Lose It! and Strava differ
AttributeLose It!Strava
PlatformsiPhone, Android, WebiOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS
CategoryFitness & WellnessSports & Recreation
Founded20082009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Lose It!

  • Calorie counting
  • Barcode scanner
  • Meal planning
  • Challenges
  • Progress photos
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • Runkeeper

Only in Strava

  • GPS activity tracking
  • Segment leaderboards
  • Route discovery
  • Training analysis
  • Social feed and clubs
  • Wahoo
  • Apple Watch
  • Zwift

Both cover

  • Fitbit
  • Garmin
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Lose It!

  • Workout trackingnot Strava
  • Nutrition managementnot Strava
  • Health monitoringnot Strava
  • Fitness coachingnot Strava
  • Wellness improvementnot Strava

Strava

  • Recording runs and rides from a phone or watchnot Lose It!
  • Segment leaderboards and competing on routesnot Lose It!
  • Training analysis and fitness tracking on the subscriptionnot Lose It!
  • Route planning with offline mapsnot Lose It!
  • Following friends and clubsnot Lose It!

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Strava

  • Segment leaderboards, custom goals, workout analysis, offline routes and fitness scoring all require a subscription
  • The $5 a month headline is the annual rate, billed as $59.99 a year
  • The student rate and the Runna bundle are annual only, with no monthly option

Pricing, plan by plan

Lose It!

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Lose It! review.

Strava

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Activity tracking
    • GPS recording
    • Basic segments
  • Strava+$11.99/month
    • Full segment leaderboards
    • Training zones
    • Heart rate analysis

Which should you pick?

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.
Lose It! review

Choose Strava if

  • You need gps activity tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS.
  • You also want segment leaderboards.
Strava review

Questions people ask

Is Lose It! or Strava better?
Neither clearly leads. Lose It! starts at Free and Strava at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lose It! or Strava?
Lose It! starts at Free and Strava at Free.
Does Lose It! or Strava run on more platforms?
Lose It! runs on iPhone, Android, Web. Strava runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS.
Can I use Lose It! for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Lose It! best used for?
Lose It! is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Strava is typically brought in for.
What can Lose It! do that Strava cannot?
Lose It! covers Calorie counting, Barcode scanner, Meal planning, Challenges. Strava covers GPS activity tracking, Segment leaderboards, Route discovery, Training analysis. Both handle Fitbit, Garmin, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lose 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.

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Strava: Does Strava offer a free tier?

Yes. Strava Free includes basic activity tracking, GPS recording, activity feed, following other athletes, giving kudos, and basic segments with top 10 leaderboard access. The free tier does not include full segment leaderboards, training zones, or heart rate analysis.

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Strava: What does Strava Premium cost?

Strava costs $11.99 per month or $79.99 per year for individual users. A Family Plan costs $139.99 per year. Students receive 50% off at $39.99 per year with verification.

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Strava: Can I export my data from Strava?

Yes. Every Strava athlete can download their data for free at any time through the app, website, or direct download. However, API access now requires a paid subscription for Standard Tier developers costing $12 per month.

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Strava: Does Strava work offline?

Strava records activities offline using GPS on your device, but viewing historical data and accessing most app features requires an internet connection to sync and display data.

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