Software · head to head
MyFitnessPal vs Lose It!
The short version
- Each has a real cost: MyFitnessPal free tier limited to 5 food entries per day unless premium subscriber; Lose It! photo-based logging (Snap It) is Premium-only and has inconsistent accuracy
- They diverge on capability: MyFitnessPal covers 14M+ food database, Lose It! covers Calorie counting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MyFitnessPal and Lose It! actually diverge.
| Attribute | MyFitnessPal | Lose It! |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | iPhone, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2005 | 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 MyFitnessPal
- 14M+ food database
- Macro tracking
- Recipe importer
- Exercise logging
- Strava
Only in Lose It!
- Calorie counting
- Meal planning
- Challenges
- Progress photos
- Runkeeper
Both cover
- Barcode scanner
- 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.
MyFitnessPal
- 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.
MyFitnessPal
- Free tier limited to 5 food entries per day unless premium subscriber
- Limited offline functionality - cannot search new foods or scan barcodes without internet
- Database accuracy issues reported at approximately 15% error rate
- Data export only available via desktop web browser, not mobile app
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
MyFitnessPal
Free- FreeFree
- Calorie and macro tracking
- 20.5M food database
- Weight tracking
- Premium$19.99/month
- Ad-free experience
- Unlimited food entries
- Barcode scanner
- Premium+$24.99/month
- All Premium features
- Meal planner with 1,500+ recipes
- Automated grocery lists
Lose It!
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Lose It! review.
Which should you pick?
Choose MyFitnessPal if
- You need 14m+ food database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want macro tracking.
Choose Lose It! if
- You need calorie counting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iPhone, Android, Web.
- You also want meal planning.
Questions people ask
- Is MyFitnessPal or Lose It! better?
- Neither clearly leads. MyFitnessPal 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, MyFitnessPal or Lose It!?
- MyFitnessPal starts at Free and Lose It! at Free.
- Does MyFitnessPal or Lose It! run on more platforms?
- MyFitnessPal runs on iOS, Android, Web. Lose It! runs on iPhone, Android, Web.
- Can I use MyFitnessPal for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is MyFitnessPal best used for?
- MyFitnessPal is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
- What can MyFitnessPal do that Lose It! cannot?
- MyFitnessPal covers 14M+ food database, Macro tracking, Recipe importer, Exercise logging. Lose It! covers Calorie counting, Meal planning, Challenges, Progress photos. Both handle Barcode scanner, Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Health.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
MyFitnessPal: Does MyFitnessPal have a free tier and what are its limits?
Yes, MyFitnessPal offers a free tier with access to calorie and macro tracking, a 20.5M food database, and weight tracking. However, free users are limited to 5 food entries per day and must endure advertisements.
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.
SourceMyFitnessPal: Does MyFitnessPal work offline?
MyFitnessPal has limited offline functionality. You can view previously logged foods and meal history without internet, but you cannot search the full food database or scan barcodes offline.
SourceMyFitnessPal: Can I export my data from MyFitnessPal?
Yes. MyFitnessPal allows users to export full account data including all food logs, recipes, and weight entries through the web browser (desktop only, not available in the mobile app).
SourceMyFitnessPal: What devices does MyFitnessPal integrate with?
MyFitnessPal integrates with 40+ health apps and devices including Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Health, Google Fit, Samsung Health, and Apple Watch, automatically syncing activity and calorie data.
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