A comparison of different weight loss apps (free and paid)
Below you will find a quick comparison of different weight loss apps and the pros/cons of each. There is also an easy-to-follow chart at the bottom comparing each one.
Cronometer (Free; premium $8.99/mo or $49.99/yr)
Pros: Tracks more nutrients than other apps, access to blog and Question and Answers from other users, Syncs with popular accessories like Fitbit and Garmin
Cons: Subscription required for pro tools
Lose It! (Free; optional $9.99/mo or 39.99/yr)
Pros: Contains a large food and restaurant database, User-friendly database containing helpful articles and recipes, includes macronutrient tracking with percentages and charts of each (protein, fats, carbohydrates)
Cons: Doesn’t track vitamins and minerals (not absolutely necessary)
My Fitness Pal (Free; optional $9.99/mo or $49.99/yr)
Pros: User friendly, Macronutrient Tracking (with subscription), Large food and restaurant database from popular places and grocery stores
Cons: Pro features only offered with a subscription
Noom ($59/mo or $199/year)
Pros: One-on-One Coaching, Uses psychology to train you in behavior modification, Daily Articles with quizzes and challenges, reminders to track meals, Food and Exercise Log, a smart color-coded system based on caloric density
Cons: Price and no free option available
Use this chart as a quick reference guide:
| Free version | Monthly subscription | Pros | Cons | |
| Cronometer | yes | $8.99/mo or $49.99/yr (optional) | Tracks more nutrients than others Access to blog plus Q&A Syncs with Fitbit & Garmin | Subscription required for pro tools |
| Lose It! | yes | $9.99/mo or $39.99/yr (optional) | Large Food/restaurant database User-Friendly Database of helpful Articles Macronutrient Tracking | Doesn’t track vitamins and minerals |
| MyFitnessPal | yes | $9.99/mo or $39.99/yr (optional) | User-Friendly Macronutrient Tracking Large food/restaurant database Database of helpful articles and recipes | Pro features only with subscription |
| Noom | no | $59/mo or $199/yr | 1-on-1 coaching Behavior Modification Library of Educational ResourcesFood and Exercise Log Color-coded system based on caloric density | Price No free version |