MyFitnessPal vs Lose It vs MacroScout: Which Fits You?
MyFitnessPal vs Lose It comes down to focus. Lose It! is built around a weight loss budget and schedule, while MyFitnessPal covers more ground, with macro goals, workouts and meal plans. Neither listing mentions scanning a restaurant menu, which is where MacroScout, the app we make, differs.
We haven’t tested either rival for this page. Their details come from their US App Store listings, read on November 1, 2026. Features move between free and paid plans often, so check before you pay.
MyFitnessPal vs Lose It vs MacroScout
| MyFitnessPal | Lose It! | MacroScout | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food data | 20.5M+ foods | 56+ million items and recipes | AI estimates, barcode lookup |
| Barcode scan | Premium | Premium | Free |
| Photo logging | Premium | Premium | Pro |
| Voice logging | Premium | Premium | Pro |
| Menu scan | Not in listing | Not in listing | Pro |
| Fasting tracker | Yes | Premium | Not offered |
| GLP-1 tracking | Yes | Yes | Not offered |
Our take from that table: the two big apps look alike on paid features. The choice between them is more about how each one guides you than about what it can record.
Where Lose It! stands out
Lose It! starts with a personal calorie budget and weight loss schedule. If your one goal is losing weight and you want a clear daily number, that focus is the draw. Its listing also describes GLP-1 tools, including estimated medication levels shown next to your food and activity.
Where MyFitnessPal stands out
MyFitnessPal suits people who want more than a calorie budget. Premium adds custom macro and nutrition goals, and Premium Plus adds meal planning and 1,500+ recipes. It also logs workouts and has an AI Coach that uses your logging history.
The photo logging catch in both apps
Both apps were in the preliminary NIH test of 102 measured meals. Across the four apps tested, photo estimates ran about 250 to 345 calories low per meal, and about 30 grams low on fat. MyFitnessPal and Lose It! did better on higher-calorie meals than on lower-calorie ones.
So if you pay for photo logging, still check the portion. MacroScout wasn’t in that test and is an estimate too. Our Cal AI accuracy guide shows what that gap adds up to in a day.
When neither is the right answer
Both are built around logging what you ate. MacroScout is built around the moment before that: you’re at a table, holding a menu with no calories on it. Photograph the menu and it ranks the dishes that fit what you have left, adjusted upward for restaurant cooking.
MacroScout won’t suit everyone. It has no fasting tracker or GLP-1 tools, and if you like picking an exact entry from a big list, the other two do that better. For more on the choice, read why people look for a MyFitnessPal alternative and our guide to counting calories when eating out. All its features are on the MacroScout page.
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before changing your diet, especially if you have a health condition.
Frequently asked questions
Is MyFitnessPal or Lose It better?
Lose It! suits people focused on weight loss who want a calorie budget and schedule. MyFitnessPal suits people who also want custom macro goals, workouts and meal planning. They share more than they differ.
Which has more foods, MyFitnessPal or Lose It?
Lose It!'s listing says 56+ million items and recipes, and MyFitnessPal's says 20.5M+ foods. These are each company's own counts, so they may not be measured the same way.
Is the barcode scanner free on Lose It?
Lose It!'s App Store listing shows Barcode Scanner under its Premium plan features. MyFitnessPal's lists barcode scan under Premium too.
Is Lose It accurate for photo logging?
Treat it as an estimate. In a preliminary NIH test, photo logging in Lose It!, MyFitnessPal, Cal AI and Appediet ran about 250 to 345 calories low per meal on average.