Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Lose It! – Calorie Counter is listed at $21.99 a month and MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter at $9.99 a month. Lose It! – Calorie Counter is marked for Text logging. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is not. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked for Micronutrients, Coach connection. Lose It! – Calorie Counter is not. Editorial scores are 8.1 for Lose It! – Calorie Counter and 8 for MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating. 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.. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is filed for Detailed Nutrition Tracking — Individuals who require precise calorie, macro, and micronutrient tracking for dietary management..
Price
Lose It! – Calorie Counter: Free · 10 in-app purchase option(s).
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Lose It! – Calorie Counter $21.99, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter $9.99.
Yearly figure: Lose It! – Calorie Counter $79.99, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter $64.99.
Features that differ
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.
Micronutrients: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Allows setting goals for nutrients like sodium and fiber, and users track intake of 'micro nutrients and minerals'.
Coach connection: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Integrates with third-party coaching platforms, allowing personal trainers to access client nutrition data.
Fit
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..
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is filed for Detailed Nutrition Tracking — Individuals who require precise calorie, macro, and micronutrient tracking for dietary management.; Weight Management — Users focused on weight loss, gain, or maintenance through consistent food and activity logging.; Extensive Food Database Access — Those who benefit from a vast database of foods, including restaurant items, for easy logging..
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Lose It! – Calorie Counter 8, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 4.5. Lose It! – Calorie Counter: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Lose It! – Calorie Counter 5.2, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 6.2. Lose It! – Calorie Counter: 10 - annualised price $79.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: 10 - annualised price $64.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Feature depth: Lose It! – Calorie Counter 10, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 9.4. Lose It! – Calorie Counter: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
User feedback: Lose It! – Calorie Counter 9.1, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 7.4. 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. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Bayesian rating 4.55 (iOS 4.71x2393656 + Play 4.41x2921749, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment -0.20 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Lose It! – Calorie Counter 9.5, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 9.2. Lose It! – Calorie Counter: Last release 1 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 5 days between releases (30%). MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Last release 4 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 7 days between releases (30%).
Coachability: Lose It! – Calorie Counter 0, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 8. Lose It! – Calorie Counter: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Lose It! – Calorie Counter if you need Text logging. Choose MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter if you need Micronutrients and Coach connection. On the monthly figure in the record, Lose It! – Calorie Counter is $21.99 and MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is $9.99.