Yes, there is a free version of Lose It!, but its App Store listing puts photo meal logging, AI voice logging, the barcode scanner, advanced macro tracking and intermittent fasting in Premium. If you want those features free, Calo AI includes photo, voice and text logging, macros and a fasting timer at no cost on Android and in the browser, paid for by ads.
Disclosure: this page is written by the Calo AI Team, and Calo AI is our app. Lose It! facts come from its website and app store listings, checked on 1 October 2026.
Lose It! vs Calo AI at a glance
| Lose It! (free) | Lose It! Premium | Calo AI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calorie tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes, free |
| Photo logging | No | Yes | Yes, free (ad before scan) |
| Voice logging | No | Yes, AI Voice | Yes, free |
| Barcode scanner | No | Yes | No |
| Advanced macros | No | Yes | Free macro targets and analytics |
| Intermittent fasting | No | Yes | Free, 12:12 to 20:4 |
| GLP-1 medication log | Listed as new GLP-1 support | Listed as new GLP-1 support | No |
| Ads | Google Play shows “Contains ads” | Not stated | Yes, free version |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android, web | Same | Android, plus web app for iPhone and PC |
What do you get in the free version of Lose It!?
Lose It!’s App Store listing names three “free basic features”: calorie tracking, a weight loss plan based on your body and habits, and community support. That is enough to set a calorie budget and log meals by searching its food database, which the listing says holds “56+ million items and recipes”.
Everything under “Premium plan features” costs extra: photo meal logging, AI Voice, the barcode scanner, advanced tracking of macros and other metrics, intermittent fasting, meal planning, diet plans and fitness app syncs.
How much does Lose It! Premium cost?
On the US App Store (checked 1 October 2026), Lose It! Premium in-app purchases range from $9.99 to $79.99, with lifetime options listed at $49.99 and $59.99. On the Australian App Store the range is A$7.99 to A$124.99. The listing does not say which billing period each item covers, and the price you see may depend on offers. The listing says yearly subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends.
Is there a free Lose It! alternative with photo logging?
Yes. In Calo AI, every feature is free:
- AI photo meal scanning, plus voice and text logging.
- Personalized calorie and macro targets, with weight and macro analytics.
- An intermittent fasting timer with plans from 12:12 to 20:4.
- An AI nutrition coach and step tracking.
- Meal plans using dishes from your own country’s cuisine.
To be upfront: the free version shows ads, including one before each meal scan, and there is a short timer between AI coach messages. Premium removes ads and waiting; it does not unlock extra features. On iPhone, open the web app in Safari.
Photo results are estimates, and portion size is the hardest part. You can correct an entry by voice or text. Our photo calorie calculator lets you try it on one meal first.
How do the calorie targets compare?
Lose It! builds a “personalized calorie budget and weight loss schedule” from your profile. Calo AI uses the revised Harris-Benedict equation with an activity multiplier and a 250, 500 or 750 kcal deficit, never below 1,200 kcal for women or 1,500 kcal for men. Real results vary. Try our calorie deficit calculator or weight loss date calculator to see the maths for you.
What should you look for in a Lose It! alternative?
Before you switch, write down which Premium features you actually use. Most people who leave Lose It! are after one of three things:
- Faster logging without paying. Photo and voice logging are the biggest time savers, and they are Premium on Lose It!. Calo AI includes both free, with ads.
- Barcode scanning. If you mostly eat packaged food, a barcode scanner matters more than photo logging. Calo AI does not have one, so look for an app that includes it in a free tier, or keep Lose It! Premium.
- Macros and fasting. If protein targets or an intermittent fasting timer are what you want, check they are free before you switch. In Calo AI both are.
Also think about your platform. Lose It! has native iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch apps. Calo AI is a native Android app, and on iPhone you use the web app in Safari. If you want a quick sense of how much protein you need while tracking, use our protein calculator.
When is Lose It! the better choice?
Lose It! is a long-running, well reviewed app (Apple Editors’ Choice on its listing), and it is likely better if:
- You want a native iPhone or Apple Watch app. Calo AI has no App Store app.
- You scan a lot of packaged food barcodes and are happy to pay for Premium.
- You want to log a GLP-1 medication next to your food, which its listing now supports.
- You want device syncs with Fitbit, Garmin or Withings.
- You like social features and community groups.
- The free tier already covers what you need.
How do you switch from Lose It! to Calo AI?
- Save your history. Take screenshots of your weight chart and recent logs.
- Turn off auto-renew in your phone’s store settings if you have Premium.
- Install Calo AI from Google Play, or open the web app on any browser.
- Set your goal and choose a relaxed, steady or aggressive deficit.
- Log your next meal by photo, voice or text.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, or have diabetes, PCOS, kidney disease or a history of eating disorders, speak to a doctor or registered dietitian before following an app’s calorie target.