The best apps for tracking food and exercise are the ones that make you feel most like you can manage your goals.
We’re big fans of [app name], which lets you set daily goals, create a custom calorie budget, and track your progress over time. It’s got a clean interface and lots of helpful features, including a barcode scanner that makes it easy to enter foods without having to type them in manually.
If you’re looking for something even more hands-on, we recommend [app name]—it’s really fun! You can use it to help plan meals based on what’s in your fridge and what recipes look good at the moment. You can also use it as a grocery shopping companion by adding things you need on your list before heading out to the store.
Best Apps For Tracking Food And Exercise
Welcome to the know-everything era. We’re obsessed with knowing everything that goes into our bodies (calories along with macronutrients like carbs, fat, and protein), the calories we’re burning via exercise, how many steps we’re taking, our hydration status, sleep — you name it. And in some cases, more info is actually a weight loss tool.
“Weight loss apps can help people become aware of what they’re actually eating, as well as the number of calories they consume, which is helpful because we generally underestimate the number of calories in some foods,” says Deena Adimoolam, MD, an endocrinologist in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. You can also use them to get more know-how about nutrition labels and what macronutrients they contain if you’re trying to follow a specific diet.
Of course, there are downsides to weight loss apps, too. Research on their efficacy is mixed. For instance, a previous study suggested that while apps may be useful for a certain type of vigilant dieter, the average overweight person will probably not lose weight on them. Another previous article outlining research on young adults came to a similar conclusion. What many apps don’t do, another study, published in July 2019 in JMIR mHealth uHealth concluded, is provide users with behavioral change techniques, which is necessary to help people keep weight off in the long term.
That said, in a study that looked at nearly 24,000 app users who have body weights considered obese or overweight, those who were obese lost 5 percent of their body weight within 62 days of using the app, according to the Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome in December 2021. (Overweight folks lost that amount of weight in 65 days, on average.) Users who logged their weight and exercise and food intake lost that weight even faster.
Plus, a review looking at randomized controlled trials, which was published in June 2020 in Frontiers in Endocrinology, concluded that an app may indeed be a tool for weight loss — but, the authors clarify, it is just one tool. An app won’t be everything you need to reach your goals.
Still, monitoring food intake has been shown to be effective for some people. A study in the August 2017 issue of the Journal of Diabetes Research found that people with diabetes who consistently tracked their food lost an average of 10 pounds over one year. (This was compared with those who rarely or inconsistently charted their nutrition, who didn’t successfully shed pounds.) It’s also important to note that the nutrition info on the food database in some of these apps, even the really reputable ones, can vary, noted a study published in October 2021 the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. So, it’s important to keep your expectations in check, as the apps may not be consistent across the board.
App engagement is an important factor in success. A separate study, published in JMIR Mhealth Uhealth in November 2021, looked at Noom app users (which appears on this list, below), and found that people who are more active on the apps — reading supplementary articles, logging meals, recording steps and exercise, sending a message to a coach (if available), and recording weight — were more likely to lose more weight compared to less app-dedicated folks.
And while food tracking can help you gain a greater awareness about every bite you put in your mouth, it may fail when the excitement drops off, says Tiffany Wright, PhD, aka “The Skinny Coach,” a weight loss expert in Los Angeles. So, if you’re someone who’s interested in using an app to support your weight loss, choosing one suited to your needs and likes is all the more important.
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How to Choose the Right Weight Loss App for Your Health Goals
To say the market for weight loss, nutrition, and fitness apps is oversaturated is an understatement. “The myriad of health apps out there is confusing for both patients and providers,” says Reshmi Srinath, MD, the director of the Mount Sinai Weight and Metabolism Management Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. The ideal app, she says, both motivates you to make healthy changes and holds you accountable for enacting those changes.
The biggest problem is that people stop using the apps, says Dr. Wright. It’s okay to download a bunch of the apps (most are free) and sift through them to find the one that feels the most user-friendly to you. When you like the features, you’re more willing to stick with it, rather than the one your friend loves.
It can be tough to find accountability on an app, so look for those that feature a community of fellow dieters, offer daily reminders that pop up on your phone (make sure to adjust the settings accordingly), or have personalized professional support (via registered dietitians, for instance).
That said, if you find that you’re eating to a certain calorie target and charting food and exercise to the best of your abilities but you’re stuck in a plateau, you may need help from a weight loss professional, says Dr. Srinath. If you’re interested in seeing what a weight loss app can do for you, there are some stellar places to start.
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The Weight Loss App Everyone Should Have
Lose It! Calorie Counter
App Store rating: 4.7
Google Play rating: 4.6
Free, with in-app purchases
The best apps for weight loss let you chart your food intake and document exercise, says Srinath. These may sound like bare-bones goals, but Srinath says that Lose It! excels in this regard. It’s easy to use and sets a daily calorie budget for you, and you can track food using their bar code scanner or by snapping a photo of your plate, making it easy to use.
Lose It! also allows you to connect certain fitness trackers so you can integrate everything in one place. The company says that users have lost more than 78 million pounds total. Impressive!
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Best Diet Apps
When looking for a diet app, you want one that makes nutrition info easily accessible, and breaks out that info according to macronutrient or calorie goals.
MyFitnessPal
App Store rating: 4.7
Google Play rating: 4.5
Free, with in-app purchases
If you’re trying to cut back on carbs, MyFitnessPal makes it easy. “I like apps with built-in nutrition information, like MyFitnessPal, especially for my patients who have diabetes or who are interested in following a specific diet plan,” says Dr. Adimoolam. With its bar code scanner, you don’t have to search for the specific food you’re eating, which really speeds the food tracking process. You’ll also like how at the top, all your nutrition stats are congregated in a clean way, displaying your goal calories, how much you’ve eaten, how much you’ve burned through exercise, and how many you have left.
A word of caution: A study published in January 2019 in Nutrition on MyFitnessPal found that, while 80 percent of participants surveyed praised the ease-of-use within the app, the authors found that there were discrepancies in nutrient measurements as much of the data is user-generated. This means some of that data may be inaccurate. To get around this issue, they suggest connecting with a registered dietitian for guidance on how best to use this (and any other nutrition app) in order to meet your goals.
Cronometer
App Store rating: 4.8
Google Play rating: 4.5
Free, with in-app purchases
If you’re following a specific diet — keto, paleo, or the like — this is the app for you. It allows you to log your food and monitor 82 nutrients to stay on track while also avoiding nutrient deficiencies. If you’re following a form of intermittent fasting, there’s also a timer to track your eating and fasting times. The app contains a bar code scanner so you can easily add packaged foods, a database for logging meals from restaurants, and a recipe logger so you can save your favorite meal ideas all in one place. Cronometer will sync up with your Apple Watch, Apple Health App, or Fitbit. You’ll be able to access some functions for free; otherwise, it costs $6.99 a month.
MyMacros+
App Store rating: 4.7
Google Play rating: 4.5
$2.99, with in-app purchases
With five million food items in the database, MyMacros+ makes watching your food intake seamless. If you’re tracking your macros (protein, carbohydrates, and fat) as a way to stay fit, you’ll be able to set a macro goal and use the macro calculator to stay on course. Handy graphs lay out your progress in a simple, visual way.
Fooducate
App Store rating: 4.7
Google Play rating: 4.4
Free, with in-app purchases
Crunching the info on the nutrition label to determine if a food is healthy can be tough, and Fooducate does the work for you. The app has a database of 250,000 foods — all you have to do is scan the bar code and you’ll see what grade the food gets (A, being the highest, to D, being the lowest), plus an explanation of the grade and suggested alternatives.
“I like this app because it recognizes common packaged products and allows you to do more than just analyze your diet. You can track your hunger levels to figure out how certain foods specifically affect your body,” says Wright.
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MyPlate Calorie Counter
App Store rating: 4.7
Google Play rating: 4.6
Free, with in-app purchases
This app has all the requisites: food tracking (including two million items, a bar code scanner, and recipe ideas), along with workout logging and follow-along workouts if you need guidance. Where it’s different is how easy it is to track your macros — grams and percentages are front and center, so you know where you stand at all times. Plus, if you’re someone who thrives on community support, you can access this feature when you’ve had a tough day.
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Best Fitness Apps
A good fitness app will motivate you. Either by prompting you to get in more activity (like a great step counter) or by offering fun, inventive at-the-gym or at-home workouts that are doable for beginners but never get boring.
FitOn
App Store rating 4.9
Google Play rating 4.8
Free, with in-app purchases
When you want a library of on-demand workouts, this is the app you need. All workouts are completely free to access, and you’ll find workouts from celebrity trainers — and you can sweat with celebs themselves, like actress Gabrielle Union. Customized workout plans can help you reach your goal — and watching a live leaderboard might just help light a fire under you to really push.
Strava: Run, Ride, Swim
App Store rating: 4.8
Google Play rating: 4.5
Free, with in-app purchases
Not only can you track your activity (running, biking, swimming) in terms of duration, pace, and distance, and analyze your progress, but this app also connects you to a community of fit-minded folks. Gain motivation by virtually participating with or competing against friends, check out what other people are doing, and discover routes you never knew existed.
StepsApp Pedometer
App Store rating: 4.8
Google Play rating: 4.6
Free, with in-app purchases
Wright recommends using a pedometer (it counts your steps). These apps have useful visuals that help you see what you’ve accomplished in that day, week, or month, says Wright. For instance, you can see your step count nicely laid out on a monthly calendar, so you know when you tend to walk less and could benefit from ramping up your activity level.
Even better: You’ll get a list of your personal records, meaning you may just start competing against yourself to see how many steps you can take.
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7 Minute Workout
App Store rating: 4.8
Google Play rating: 4.5
Free, with in-app purchases
There are a lot of seven-minute-workout apps out there, but this one is extremely easy to use. (If you’re not familiar with the seven-minute workout challenge, it involves 12 high-intensity body-weight exercises performed for 30 seconds each with about six seconds of rest in between.) You can purchase additional seven-minute workouts through the app, too. “The theory is that you don’t need a lot of time to get in a great workout. And it can be performed in your living room,” says Srinath.
Need more proof that it works? The American College of Sports Medicine published a study in an issue of its Health & Fitness Journal concluding that this type of circuit training can be a “fast and efficient way to lose excess body weight and body fat.” What’s more, a review and meta-analysis published online in January 2019 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine revealed that while interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training, or MOD (think a long jog or bike ride where you’re moderately pushing yourself), both resulted in weight loss, interval training ended up reducing participants’ body fat by 28.5 percent more than MOD.
Nike Training Club
App Store rating: 4.9
Google Play rating 4.5
Free
This is best for the person who really does want to improve endurance and flexibility, build muscle, and better their performance. But don’t let that stop you if you’re new to exercise. The featured workouts, which you can easily sort by target muscle groups, workout type (strength, endurance, yoga), or duration, are suitable for various ability levels.
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Best Weight Loss Apps for Women
These apps shine for offering personalized weight loss support. They may have a team of professionals at the ready to help guide you to make healthier choices, or they may have a community of like-minded dieters who can give you a virtual high-five for a job well done or pick you up when you’re down.
Noom
App Store rating: 4.7
Google Play rating: 4.4
Free, with in-app purchases
One of the fastest-rising weight loss apps in terms of popularity, Noom has the requisite calorie and activity trackers but dives into your psyche more than others. The app connects you with a personal coach, and with #PsychTricks, it focuses heavily on the behind-the-scenes psychological and emotional reasons you may be overeating. A study published in November 2016 in Scientific Reports on nearly 36,000 Noom users found that 78 percent reported they lost weight while using the app. Unsurprisingly, dieters who used the app more were more likely to lose weight, and those who kept a stricter schedule recording their weight were less likely to yo-yo.
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Best Weight Loss Apps for Men
Look for an app that’s clear-cut, features handy visuals (like charts and graphs), has a community of like-minded guys, and challenges you to better yourself.
WW
App Store rating: 4.8
Google Play rating: 4.5
Free, with in-app purchases
Formerly Weight Watchers, WW is known as one of the best weight loss diets, according to U.S. News & World Report, and it doesn’t disappoint when it comes to men. Not only does WW make it easy to chart points, it also has a robust restaurant database and a bank of 4,000 WW recipes. What’s more, you can use Connect, the WW members-only social network, including the #WWBros, an easy way for male members to stay in touch.
Strides: Habit Tracker
App Store rating: 4.8
Free, with in-app purchases
Available only on iOS, Strides stands out in that you can track your weight along with the habits that have been shown to factor into that weight — sleep, exercise, hydration, junk food consumption — that you want to change or improve on. (The free version of the app allows you to work on seven habits at a time.) Chart your progress via calendars, line charts, and bar graphs for a visual that makes it easy to check in with yourself. The way the app’s filter is set up, it tells you what task to take on next (like a morning walk) to “build the perfect day.”
Centr, by Chris Hemsworth
App Store rating 4.7
Google Play rating 4.6
Free, with in-app purchases
With the purchase of a program, you’ll get access to six-week programs that require no or little equipment. Exercises, which range from HIIT and boxing to yoga, strength, and MMA, take 20 to 40 minutes. What’s more, dietitian-approved meal and snack ideas, plus shopping lists and options to fit various diet preferences make eating healthy easier. There’s also a dedication to prioritizing mental health with guided meditations, sleep activities, and stress-management tips for general wellbeing. Experts include Chris Hemsworth’s personal trainer Luke Zocchi, a nutrition coach, holistic psychotherapist, and a Michelin-trained chef.
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7 of the Best Free Weight Loss Apps
Dallas Cox
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February 23rd, 2022
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If you’ve ever actively tried to lose weight, you know how important it is to track your progress.
There’s no shortage of options when it comes to weight loss apps. And in this article, I’m going to take a close look at a few of the best ones you can use for free.
The Best Free Weight Loss Apps
I tested seven popular and highly-rated apps — including Cronometer, MyFitnessPal and Lose It! — to find out which features of the apps you can access with a free account.
See the table below for a quick overview of those features and which apps offer them. Then keep reading to find information on subscription options, availability and how to get started using each app.
Best weight loss apps comparison chart including features from Cronometer, MyFitnessPal, Lifesum and more.
- Cronometer
Cronometer app logo
Best for Nutrient Tracking
Free Features: Barcode scanner, calorie counter, exercise log, food diary, goal setting, nutrient tracker, progress charts
Availability: iPhone or Android
Optional Subscription: Gold Membership ($39.99/year)
The Cronometer app is simple to download and use whether you’re an avid calorie counter or new to active dieting. What makes this app stand out is the amount of nutrient tracking information you can access with a free account. In addition to calories, the app monitors macronutrient goals and provides a nutrient summary including vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids and protein.
If you’re interested in keeping tabs on all of this and more, consider downloading Cronometer. To sign up, you’ll be asked a few introductory questions including your gender, birthday, height and weight. Then you’ll be asked to set a weight goal, enter an email address and create a password.
Cronometer free weight loss app homepage with calorie tracker
On the home page, you’ll see the date, your food diary and a breakdown of daily calories. It includes those consumed, those burned and those remaining. You can click the plus sign at the bottom of the screen at any time to add food or scan a barcode. The app also lets you add notes, adjust your biometrics and log your exercise.
When you add food, you can indicate the amount and serving size, then see a summary of calories as well as a complete nutrient summary. You can also save foods and recipes in the “Foods” tab. In the “Trends” tab, you can see an overview of how many calories you’ve consumed in the past week and a nutrition report. The report shows you calories consumed, calories burned, calories remaining, micronutrients and more.
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In the “Settings” tab, you can manage your target goals, connect devices or health data and update other account/ biometric information without having to upgrade to the paid membership.
- Fooducate
Fooducate app logo
Best for Community
Free Features: Barcode scanner, calorie counter, exercise log, food diary, goal setting, in-app community, in-app rewards, progress charts, recipes, reminders, water tracker, weight log
Availability: iPhone or Android
Optional Subscription: Pro Membership ($6.99/month, $34.99/year or $89.99/lifetime)
If you need a community for support, Fooducate may be the best free weight loss app for you. The “Community” tab in the app allows you to see trending and recent posts from other Fooducate users. You can follow and message others on the app or start a discussion by writing a post or sharing a photo.
Fooducate free weight loss app homepage with calorie tracker
After you’ve downloaded the app, created a free account and answered a few questions about your lifestyle, you’ll be able to see your recommended daily calories and make modifications to your diet plan.
In the free version, you can add your target weight and a target date for achieving your goal. You can also see up to six months’ weight loss progress. In addition, you can track your calorie intake, calorie quality, some nutrients and water intake up to a month in the past.
Across the bottom of the app, you’ll find a few different features including the “Food Finder” barcode and the main “Tracker” home tab. On this page, you’ll see how many calories you have left for the day. You can also click the plus sign at the bottom to add water, food, exercises, mood, hunger, weight, sleep or additional notes. Unfortunately, the free version doesn’t allow you to log body measurements.
The “Recipes” tab comes with tons of trending, recent and favorited healthy recipes from other users. You can also upload and share your own! The last tab, “Diet Tips,” contains recent articles, references, tips and tricks shared by other Fooducate users.
The app also allows you to choose how often you receive motivation notifications designed to help you achieve your goals: every meal, once a day, once a week or not at all.
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- My Diet Coach
My Diet Coach app logo
Best for Motivation
Free Features: Barcode scanner, calorie counter, exercise log, food diary, goal setting, in-app challenges, in-app rewards, reminders
Availability: iPhone and Android
Optional Subscription: Premium Membership ($2.99/week, $6.99/month, $29.99/year)
My Diet Coach is a fun way to stay motivated and engaged while counting calories and tracking exercise.
After you’ve downloaded My Diet Coach and set up your free account, you’ll be asked to enter your current weight and goal weight. Once you decide on a goal, you’ll be asked to select or enter a reason why you want to achieve your goal. It may be “to feel good about myself,” or “to improve the quality of my life.” Then, you can choose to be reminded of your goal at a time and frequency that works best for you. Your goal weight and reason will also be displayed on the home page of your app alongside your avatar.
My Diet Coach free weight loss app
You can use the “Reminders” tab to control motivational reminders and set new reminders to drink more water, go to the gym and more.
In the “Diary” tab, you’ll be able to see a running count of daily calories consumed versus calories remaining. You can swipe up on the tab to see more detailed information including a daily nutrition distribution chart. Above that, you’ll see options to log food and activities, scan a barcode and more.
In the “Challenges” tab, you’ll be able to set challenges for yourself and monitor your progress. The “Motivation” tab tracks your in-app points and provides a daily quote. It also displays motivational pictures that you take or upload and lets you customize your avatar. As you complete more activities in the app, you’ll earn more points to unlock digital rewards that allow you to style your avatar.
You can also click on your profile to connect other health and fitness apps for free.
- MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal app logo
Best for Calorie Counting
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Free Features: Barcode scanner, body measurements, calorie counter, exercise log, food diary, goal setting, in-app challenges, in-app community, nutrient tracker, progress charts, recipes, reminders, water tracker, weight log
Availability: iPhone and Android
Optional Subscription: Premium Membership ($9.99/month or $49.99/year)
I used MyFitnessPal for calorie counting a few years ago, and I was happy to see the app is still easy to use and has some new and improved features. If you’re looking for a simple calorie counter/food log, MyFitnessPal may be the best free weight loss app for you.
Once you’ve created your account and answered a few questions about your body type, activity level and goals, you’ll be ready to get started. You can start a one-month free trial of the premium features or simply click the “X” to continue using the app’s free features.
Based on your responses to those initial questions, you’ll see your target amount of calories for the day across the top of the app on the home screen. It’ll also display how many calories you’ve logged, how many you’ve burned from exercise and how many you have left for the day. You can scroll down to browse recent articles, fitness tips and healthy recipes from around the web.
MyFitnessPal homepage with daily calorie tracker
In the “Diary” tab, you can keep a log of your food, water and workouts for free. At the bottom of your daily entries, you can add food or exercise notes. You can also view a breakdown of your daily nutrition including calories, nutrients and macros. You can always click the plus sign to log your weight, food, water, exercise or add a new status.
In the “Progress” tab, you can view charts tracking your steps, weight, neck, waist and hip measurements. In the “More” tab, you can adjust your profile information, upgrade to premium status and set goals for yourself. You can also add meals, recipes, foods, reminders, and you can link other apps or devices without having to upgrade.
- MyNetDiary
My Net Diary app logo
Best for Tracking Weight
Free Features: Barcode scanner, calorie counter, exercise log, food diary, goal setting, GPS access, in-app community, nutrient tracker, progress charts, reminders, water tracker, weight log, recipes
Availability: iPhone and Android
Optional Subscription: Premium Membership ($8.99/month or $59.99/year)
Most of the apps on this list will keep track of your weight and help guide you to lose it, but MyNetDiary encourages you to weigh in daily and displays your weekly weight progress on the home page. If losing weight is your main motivator, MyNetDiary may be worth trying out.
Once you’ve downloaded the app and created a free account, you’ll enter some basic information. You can also import it from your phone’s health app. Then, you’ll need to create a goal weight, target date and a weekly weight loss goal.
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MyNetDiary homepage with daily calorie budget
The “Coach” tab allows you to view progress charts and advice. You’ll also find additional resources here including an app guide, tips and tricks. It also includes a library that contains articles specific to nutrition and weight loss along with how-to guides.
The plus sign in the center allows you to log any meal or snack, scan a barcode, add an exercise or log your water intake. When you track workouts, you can search for activities or add a custom workout. You can also link your phone’s GPS to allow the app to track your run, walk, bike ride and more.
The “Social” tab gives you access to forums used by other MyNetDiary members. Scroll down to check out the featured dietitian’s blog or create your own personal blog to keep track of your journey.
Click on the “Me” tab to update your account settings, measurements and personal information. You can even take and upload before and after photos! You can also link other apps and devices and import recipes directly from the web. The grocery check feature in this tab allows you to scan barcodes and quickly compare the nutritional value of foods while you’re shopping.
- Lifesum
Lifesum app logo
Best for Beginners
Free Features: Barcode scanner, body measurements, calorie counter, exercise log, food diary, goal setting, progress charts, water tracker, weight log
Availability: iPhone and Android
Optional Subscription: Premium Membership ($21.99/quarterly, $29.99/semiannually or $44.99/annually)
If you’re new to dieting or aren’t sure how to approach weight loss, an app like Lifesum is a great place to begin. While a lot of its features are reserved for premium members, its free “classic dieting” plan offers everything you’ll need to get started.
Once you’ve downloaded the app and created an account, you’ll be asked to fill out the standard information and set a goal weight and target date. The app will also ask you to allow notifications so that it can help you stay motivated.
Lifesum app homepage with classic dieting tracker
To get started, you can click the plus sign at the bottom of the screen. This will allow you to log your weight, water intake, exercise, breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks. While adding food, you can search the app, scan a barcode or choose from a recent favorite. While you’ll need to upgrade to get all the app’s food insights, you can view calories, carbs, protein and fat for free.
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The “Diary” tab will keep track of your logged food, water and exercise. It’ll also show a breakdown of your remaining calories, carbs protein and fat.
In the “Me” tab, you can keep track of your favorite recipes, food, meals and exercises. Here, you can also check-in on your goal weight progress over time. You can even log and track your waist measurement for free. Under “Statistics,” you can view your average calorie intake.
The “Recipes” tab is reserved for premium subscribers. Still, the other free features of the app allow you to track your basic calorie intake, weight loss and keep a log of your food, water and exercise. That makes it perfect for beginners!
- Lose It!
Lose It! app logo
Best for Busy People
Free Features: Barcode scanner, calorie counter, exercise log, food diary, goal setting, progress charts, reminders, weight log
Availability: iPhone and Android
Optional Subscription: Premium Membership ($39.99/year)
If you’re looking for a free weight loss app that you can use on the go, Lose It! may be worth your time. It’s fast and easy to set up, and the free features are more than you’ll need to begin tracking your calories, food quality and weight.
Once you download Lose It! and set up your free account, you’ll be able to enter your goal weight. Then, you can indicate how quickly you’d like to reach your goal (by losing 1/2 pound to 2 pounds weekly). From there, you can follow the tutorial to get started or skip it to begin exploring the app’s features on your own.
Lose It! homepage with daily calorie budget
The “My Day” tab shows a summary including your daily calorie budget and a weekly summary of your calorie intake. It even includes macronutrients! Scroll down to see featured articles in this tab. The “Log” tab is where you’ll find your daily food diary and a breakdown of your daily calories/macronutrients. You can also swipe down to see a summary of the current week.
Use the plus sign at the bottom of the app to log your weight, breakfast, lunch, dinner, exercise and snacks throughout the day. Beside each meal in your food log, you can click to add an entry or scan food with your camera. In addition to barcodes, the app can scan food items and make estimates on its nutritional value.
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