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Calorie Counter by Lose It!

Calorie Counter by Lose It!

4.6
Downloads: 10,000,000+ Reviews: 176,000 Content Rating: Everyone
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Overview

Category

Health & Fitness

Developer

FitNow, Inc.

Price

Free

Released On

Jul 24, 2011

Version

18.2.300

Requires Android

8.0

In-App Purchases

$2.49 - $299.99 per item

Contains Ads

No

Updated At

Apr 6, 2026

Features

Lose It! is a powerful calorie counter, dieting plan, nutrition-focused food tracker and weight loss progress tracking app that helps you stick to your diet program and reach your weight loss goals! Simply set your weight loss goals then track your diet, food and exercise to lose weight. Lose It! is more than just a free calorie tracker. You can track your nutrition intake, macros, carb and calorie intake, and plan your intermittent fasting schedule. Counting calories, tracking your food and man...

Lose It! is a powerful calorie counter, diet planner, nutrition-focused food tracker and weight loss progress tracking app that helps you stick to your diet program and reach your weight loss goals! Simply set your weight loss goals then track your diet, food and exercise to lose weight. Lose It! is more than just a free calorie tracker. You can track your nutrition intake, macros, carb and calorie intake, and plan your intermittent fasting schedule. Counting net calories, tracking your food and managing your daily nutrition for losing weight has never been easier! SIMPLIFY YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEYLose It! uses the proven principles of calorie counting, calorie deficit, diet tracking and nutrition awareness to help you succeed. Set your weight targets, log healthy meals, track nutrients, and build healthier eating habits with science-based calorie tracking. Simply, input your profile details and we’ll calculate the daily calorie budget and schedule. Then, easily track your food, weight loss, and activity to celebrate your weight loss victories. Lose It! helps you change your calorie intake and dieting habits while learning about your nutrition needs to set achievable goals with a personalized weight loss guide to help you stay on track. AI VOICE & PHOTO MEAL LOGGINGQuickly and accurately log healthy meals using your voice or a photo. Just speak into your phone or tap the camera icon to track food and count calories in seconds. Snap a photo, log a meal and simplify your nutrition and weight loss journey! LOSE IT! FREE BASIC FEATURES

Calorie Tracking – Utilize the calorie counter to make it easy to track meals and exercise and chart the data, directly from your phone
Weight Loss Plan – Build a weight loss plan based on your unique body composition, activity level and habits
Community Support – Add your friends and join support groups to stay motivatedPREMIUM PLAN FEATURES
Photo Meal Logging –Log meals by taking a picture
AI Voice – Say “I had 2 eggs, toast with butter and jam.” to log your meal
Barcode Scanner – Scan food barcodes or search our database of items and recipes
Advanced Tracking – Track macronutrients like protein, carbs, fat, sugar; as well as nutrition, vitamins, minerals, and other health goals and metrics, including blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, body measurements, sleep cycles and more
Intermittent Fasting
set your intermittent fasting plan and track your fasts in the same app where you track your food
Meal Planning & Targets – meal targets help you calculate suggested nutritional content including macro, carb, protein and overall calorie intake. Customize your diet and eating style for personalized weight loss!
Weight Loss Diet Plans – access exclusive personal insights to identify what meals, fruits, lean meats, grains, and recipes are hindering or helping your weight loss progress.
Fitness App Syncs – connect fitness trackers, workout apps, and devices like Fitbit trackers, Misfit trackers, Garmin trackers, Withings scales, Google Fit, Healthkit, and more to maximize your weight loss, gain or maintenance goalsSince our launch in 2008 we have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, CNET, Buzzfeed, CNN, Shape, Good Morning America, and more. Lose It! has helped over 57 million users lose more than 150 million pounds. With a global food database of 56+ million items and recipes, tracking what you eat is simple and accurate. Choose from over 25 health goals—including macros, carbs, protein and calories—and start seeing results in just three days of consistent tracking. Download Lose It! and join our weight loss community, full of members helping us reach our mission to mobilize the world to achieve a healthy weight. No matter your diet needs or weight loss goals, Lose It! can help you find weight loss that fits your specific diet, whether it be keto, vegan, or other eating plans!--Full terms:http://loseit. com/terms

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Ratings breakdown

176,000 reviews
5★
76%
4★
14%
3★
4%
2★
2%
1★
4%

Developer contact

Name

FitNow, Inc.

Address

114 5th Ave Fl 15 New York, NY 10011 United States

Phone

+1 617-286-2067

Support

android@loseit.com

Privacy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the barcode scanner free?
high

No, the barcode scanner is a premium feature. According to user reviews, it requires a paid subscription. Several users note that competitors like MyFitnessPal offer barcode scanning for free.

Source: user_reviews

Can I connect a Fitbit without paying?
medium

No, based on user reviews, Fitbit sync is a paid feature. One reviewer states they would need to pay $40 (or $20 on sale) to connect their Fitbit, and notes that another app (MFP) offers this for free.

Source: user_reviews

Is the app free?
high

Yes, the app is free to download with basic features. In-app purchases range from $2.49 to $299.99 per item for premium features like barcode scanning, AI voice logging, Fitbit sync, and advanced tracking.

Source: app_metadata

How many users does Lose It! have?
high

According to the app description, Lose It! has helped over 57 million users and has been downloaded over 10 million times on Android.

Source: app_metadata

How to Use

Set a weight loss goal, track food and exercise daily using the calorie counter, and monitor progress to build healthier eating habits. (app_description)

Getting Started

Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted

  1. Download the app and create an account (free).
  2. Enter your profile details (age, weight, height, activity level) to get a personalized daily calorie budget.
  3. Set your weight loss goal—the app calculates a calorie deficit plan based on science.
  4. Start logging meals by searching the food database, or use barcode scanning (premium) or AI voice/photo logging (premium).
  5. Track your weight regularly and review your progress in the charts.

Key Features (from app listing)

Source: app_description

  • Calorie tracking and personalized daily budget
  • AI voice and photo meal logging (premium)
  • Barcode scanner for quick food entry (premium)
  • Fitbit, Garmin, and other device sync (premium)
Pro Tip: If you prefer not to pay for barcode scanning or Fitbit sync, consider using a free alternative like MyFitnessPal for those specific features, while keeping Lose It! for its simple interface if you only need basic calorie tracking.

Tip directly responds to user complaints in recent_reviews #3 and #4 about the paywall for barcode scanning and Fitbit sync compared to free competitors.

How this content was created

Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata

AI generated: Yes

Data sources:
  • Google Play user reviews (5 per app), September 2024 to February 2026
  • Google Play ratings distribution
  • App Store listing metadata
Limitations:
  • Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment
  • Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only
  • No real-world app testing was conducted
  • Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version

Pros & Cons

Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews

Pros

  • Large food database and easy logging make tracking calories simple for most users.

    Theme 'Ease of use and database quality' identified in recent_review #2 and #3.

    Evidence (2)
    “I really do love this app, it's nice and simple for the most part.”
    Rating: 4★ February 11, 2026 37 likes
    “The layout is good and practical and the database is nicely fleshed out.”
    Rating: 3★ November 14, 2024 130 likes
  • Effective for weight loss tracking over the long term, even for paid users.

    Theme 'Long-term user satisfaction' identified in recent_review #1 and #2.

    Evidence (2)
    “I've had this app for years. I even paid for it way back when and even though I'm not tracking my food as much, I'm still using it to track my weight.”
    Rating: 3★ February 25, 2026 11 likes
    “I paid for the Lifetime so you know I'm a fan.”
    Rating: 4★ February 11, 2026 37 likes
  • Recipe creation feature is highly valued by users who track custom meals.

    Theme 'Recipe creation value' identified in recent_review #2.

    Evidence (1)
    “This also happens when trying to make recipes (which is one of the best capabilities of the app).”
    Rating: 4★ February 11, 2026 37 likes

Cons

  • Barcode scanning and Fitbit sync are locked behind a paywall, frustrating free users.

    Theme 'Paywalled essential features' identified in recent_review #3 and #4.

    Evidence (2)
    “I found that barcode scanning was behind the paywall, which is unusual for this sort of app from my experience.”
    Rating: 3★ November 14, 2024 130 likes
    “I'm not paying $40 just to have a barcode scanner and the ability to connect my Fitbit. I can do those for free on MFP.”
    Rating: 3★ September 11, 2024 129 likes
  • Recent UI update reduced visibility by adding redundant buttons and larger food entries.

    Theme 'UI update worsened usability' identified in recent_review #5.

    Evidence (1)
    “latest update is TERRIBLE. now a large panel of redundant buttons pops up when you "add food" ... The food choices are now larger and even less compact than before which also limits what you can see.”
    Rating: 2★ October 07, 2025 151 likes
  • Creating new food items or recipes often resets data if taking more than 30 seconds.

    Theme 'Data reset bug in food creation' identified in recent_review #2.

    Evidence (1)
    “if I take more than 30 seconds to create the food item, after I click done all the data is reset and I have to restart.”
    Rating: 4★ February 11, 2026 37 likes

Recent Reviews

Alisha L

3★

I've had this app for years. I even paid for it way back when and even though I'm not tracking my food as much, I'm still using it to track my weight. And, I could have sworn, there used to be a little + symbol in the bottom middle when first opening the app that no longer exists. This button opened up the menu to log things including weight. But now I have to scroll til I find the weight spot which is easy to miss while scrolling amongst everything else. Please add this button back!

February 25, 2026 11 likes

Enzo P

4★

I really do love this app, it's nice and simple for the most part. I paid for the Lifetime so you know I'm a fan. However, there are some issues. There are A LOT of foods that just aren't on here so most days I'm straight up making new ones to then track. But if I take more than 30 seconds to create the food item, after I click done all the data is reset and I have to restart. This also happens when trying to make recipes (which is one of the best capabilities of the app). I would love a fix. 🙏

February 11, 2026 37 likes

Paul

3★

I was very impressed my this app at first. The layout is good and practical and the database is nicely fleshed out. I started to get a bit unhappy when I found that barcode scanning was behind the paywall, which is unusual for this sort of app from my experience. Over time such annoyances have added up. I had a lot more to say but hit the limit. Put more succinctly, it's a great app that's dragged down badly by its choices in regard to monetization. Still usable, but irritating.

November 14, 2024 130 likes

Daniella Hott-Barham

3★

I like the app but I'm not paying $40 just to have a barcode scanner and the ability to connect my Fitbit. I can do those for free on MFP. It is on sale right now but I can't justify paying $20 for something I get free on another app. If you have to pay for those options then you should offer a free trial. That way we make sure we like it before committing.

September 11, 2024 129 likes

S R

2★

latest update is TERRIBLE. now a large panel of redundant buttons pops up when you "add food" all those buttoms are already available on this page, but now I can only see two food choices. The food choices are now larger and even less compact than before which also limits what you can see. PLEASE make everything more compact so we can see more than one or two items on any given screen, and stop those buttons from popping up!

October 07, 2025 151 likes