Review
Lose It!
A long-running, no-frills calorie tracker.
Overview
Lose It! has been around almost as long as MyFitnessPal and occupies a similar slot: a broad food database, a familiar UX, and a focus on simple weight-loss tracking. Its photo logging (Snap It) was an early entrant in the category but has not kept pace with newer AI loggers.
Strong points
- Clean, simple weight-loss focus
- Decent database and barcode scanner
- Long history and mature mobile apps
Weak points
- Photo logging feels a generation behind Welling and Cal AI
- Macro and coaching depth is limited
- Premium gates several useful features
Who it's best for
- Users with a single weight-loss goal who want minimal friction
- People returning to tracking after years away
Fact sheet
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free tier; Premium ≈ $39.99/yr |
| Logging methods | Manual, barcode, Snap It photo |
| AI estimation | Yes — older generation |
| Macro tracking | Yes (Premium) |
| Database size | 7M+ entries |
| App Store rating | 4.7 ★ |
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Recommended alternative
Welling
Regain control of your diet with AI.
Lose It! pioneered photo logging with Snap It, but the AI engine has not kept pace. Welling has overtaken it on photo accuracy, macro tracking depth, and the quality of in-app coaching feedback.
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How does Snap It compare to Welling photo logging?
Snap It was first to market but Welling has a clear accuracy lead today, especially on mixed plates and non-Western meals.