Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Dexcom Clarity prices as Free. Lose It! – Calorie Counter prices as Free · 10 in-app purchase option(s). Lose It! – Calorie Counter is marked for Photo logging, Audio logging, Text logging. Dexcom Clarity is not. Editorial scores are 4.2 for Dexcom Clarity and 8.1 for Lose It! – Calorie Counter, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Dexcom Clarity: Free.
Lose It! – Calorie Counter: Free · 10 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Dexcom Clarity unknown, Lose It! – Calorie Counter $21.99.
Yearly figure: Dexcom Clarity unknown, Lose It! – Calorie Counter $79.99.
Features that differ
Photo logging: only Lose It! – Calorie Counter is marked available. Premium feature, 'Snap It' allows logging meals by taking a picture. Reviews indicate it's useful but some wish for editing capabilities.
Audio logging: only Lose It! – Calorie Counter is marked available. Premium feature, 'AI Voice' allows logging meals by speaking. Screenshot 5 demonstrates this.
Text logging: only Lose It! – Calorie Counter is marked available. While not explicitly 'AI Text Logging' as a distinct feature, the app's core functionality involves manual text entry for food items, which is a primary logging method.
Barcode scanner: only Lose It! – Calorie Counter is marked available.
Apple Health: only Lose It! – Calorie Counter is marked available. Connects with Healthkit for various data, including food, nutrients, blood pressure, glucose, BMI, body fat, sleep, and water.
Macro tracking: only Lose It! – Calorie Counter is marked available. Premium feature for tracking protein, carbs, fat, and sugar. One review noted an inaccuracy in the macro chart display.
Water tracking: only Lose It! – Calorie Counter is marked available. Premium feature. Web notes confirm water tracking. A review requested a specific 12 fl oz button, suggesting current options might be limited.
Workout tracking: only Lose It! – Calorie Counter is marked available. Allows tracking of exercise and syncs with various fitness trackers and apps.
Fasting: only Lose It! – Calorie Counter is marked available. Premium feature to set and track intermittent fasting plans.
Accuracy focus: only Lose It! – Calorie Counter is marked available. Boasts a global food database of 56+ million items. Some user reviews mention food search glitches or macro chart inaccuracies, but overall food logging is considered accurate.
Fit
Dexcom Clarity has no best-fit line.
Lose It! – Calorie Counter is filed for Individuals focused on calorie counting — The app's primary strength is its robust calorie and food tracking system, ideal for those whose main weight loss strategy involves managing caloric intake.; Users seeking comprehensive food logging — With multiple convenient logging methods including barcode scanning, photo recognition, and voice input, it caters to various preferences for quick and accurate meal entry.; Those needing accountability and community — Features like community support, goal setting, and logging streaks help users stay motivated and consistent with their diet and exercise plans..
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Dexcom Clarity 5, Lose It! – Calorie Counter 8. Dexcom Clarity: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Lose It! – Calorie Counter: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Dexcom Clarity 10, Lose It! – Calorie Counter 5.2. Dexcom Clarity: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Lose It! – Calorie Counter: 10 - annualised price $79.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Dexcom Clarity 5, Lose It! – Calorie Counter 9. Dexcom Clarity: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). Lose It! – Calorie Counter: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: Dexcom Clarity 1.1, Lose It! – Calorie Counter 10. Dexcom Clarity: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Lose It! – Calorie Counter: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Beginner friendliness: Dexcom Clarity 7, Lose It! – Calorie Counter 9.4. Dexcom Clarity: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Lose It! – Calorie Counter: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Dexcom Clarity 5.9, Lose It! – Calorie Counter 9.1. Dexcom Clarity: Bayesian rating 4.31 (iOS 4.60x13153 + Play 3.87x8508, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.15 over 20 reviews. Lose It! – Calorie Counter: Bayesian rating 4.74 (iOS 4.77x784653 + Play 4.60x185089, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.45 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Dexcom Clarity 1.5, Lose It! – Calorie Counter 9.5. Dexcom Clarity: Last release 312 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 78 days between releases (30%). Lose It! – Calorie Counter: Last release 1 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 5 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Dexcom Clarity 7.2, Lose It! – Calorie Counter 10. Dexcom Clarity: log10 of 21661 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Lose It! – Calorie Counter: log10 of 969742 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Who should pick which
Choose Lose It! – Calorie Counter if you need Photo logging and Audio logging.