Lose It! vs MyFitnessPal (2027)
By Theo Marchetti · Published October 22, 2026 · Updated October 22, 2026
Between the two, Lose It! is the better choice for beginners and the cheaper upgrade, and MyFitnessPal is better if you depend on a huge restaurant catalogue.
The short answer
Lose It! and MyFitnessPal are the two classic calorie counters. Lose It! is friendlier and cheaper; MyFitnessPal is bigger and more connected. For a beginner choosing between just these two, Lose It! is usually the better start.
Side by side
| Lose It! | MyFitnessPal | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Simple, encouraging | Busy, comprehensive |
| Food database | Large | Largest crowd-sourced |
| Restaurant coverage | Good | Widest |
| Photo logging | Snap It | Meal Scan, Premium |
| Premium price | $39.99/yr | $79.99/yr |
| Integrations | Good | Largest ecosystem |
Where each one wins
Lose It! wins on approachability and price. Its daily calorie budget and clean diary suit people who want a number and nothing more, and Premium costs half as much.
MyFitnessPal wins on breadth. If you eat at chains often, or rely on connections with fitness devices and other apps, its catalogue and integrations are hard to match. The trade-off is duplicate entries and a higher Premium price.
Setting up and first week
Both apps begin the same way: weight, goal, height, age, sex and pace, then a daily calorie goal. Lose It! frames that goal as a budget and puts it at the centre of every screen, with streaks and badges to keep you going. MyFitnessPal shows more on each screen, which some people enjoy and others find busy.
Food data
MyFitnessPal’s crowd-sourced catalogue is larger and covers more chain restaurants and regional products. It also carries more duplicate entries, so choosing the right one takes care. Lose It!’s catalogue is large enough for most people.
Motivation and community
Lose It! puts more into motivation: challenges, badges and friends. MyFitnessPal’s long history gives it a large community and forums, and many people already have friends there.
Two-year cost
| Lose It! | MyFitnessPal | |
|---|---|---|
| Premium, 1 year | $39.99 | $79.99 |
| Premium, 2 years | $79.98 | $159.98 |
Who should choose which
- Choose Lose It! if you are new to tracking, want a clear daily budget and a simple diary, and want an inexpensive upgrade.
- Choose MyFitnessPal if you eat at chains often, rely on its integrations, or already have years of history in it.
Other options
Both apps were designed before AI photo logging became common. If photo, voice or an adaptive target matter to you, see how the newer trackers compare in our 2027 ranking.
Full reviews: Lose It! · MyFitnessPal.
Questions readers ask
Is Lose It! better than MyFitnessPal?
For beginners and anyone watching the price, yes. Lose It! is simpler and its Premium costs $39.99 a year against $79.99 for MyFitnessPal. MyFitnessPal is better for chain-restaurant coverage and integrations.
Which has the better free plan, Lose It! or MyFitnessPal?
Both free plans give you a calorie target and a food diary. Lose It!'s design is simpler for beginners; MyFitnessPal's free diary sits on the larger crowd-sourced catalogue. The faster logging methods are paid in both.
Do Lose It! and MyFitnessPal have photo logging?
Yes. Lose It! has Snap It photo recognition. MyFitnessPal has Meal Scan, which is a Premium feature.
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