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Lose It! vs TP-Link Kasa

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Lose It!

Software

Lose weight with your friends

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Lose It! has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Lose It! photo-based logging (Snap It) is Premium-only and has inconsistent accuracy; TP-Link Kasa devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD
  • They diverge on capability: Lose It! covers Calorie counting, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lose It! and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where Lose It! and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeLose It!TP-Link Kasa
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiPhone, Android, WebIOS, Android, Web
Founded20081996

Identical on both: 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 Lose It!

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

Only in TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • IFTTT

Both cover

  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Lose It!

  • Workout trackingnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Nutrition managementnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Health monitoringnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Fitness coachingnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Wellness improvementnot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot Lose It!
  • Automationnot Lose It!
  • Voice controlnot Lose It!
  • Budget smart homenot 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

TP-Link Kasa

  • Devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD

Pricing, plan by plan

Lose It!

Free

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

TP-Link Kasa

On request
  • Smart Plug$10/month
    • WiFi
    • Voice control
    • Scheduling
  • Smart Switch$20/month
    • In-wall installation
    • Dimming
    • 3-way support

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 TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.
TP-Link Kasa review

Questions people ask

Is Lose It! or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. Lose It! starts at Free and TP-Link Kasa at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lose It! or TP-Link Kasa?
Lose It! has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Lose It! and On request for TP-Link Kasa.
Does Lose It! or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
Lose It! runs on iPhone, Android, Web. TP-Link Kasa runs on IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Lose It! for free?
Yes. Lose It! has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TP-Link Kasa starts at On request.
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 TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can Lose It! do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
Lose It! covers Calorie counting, Barcode scanner, Meal planning, Challenges. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling. Both handle Android support, Web 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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