Best Alternative to Lose It! in 2026

Lose It! is one of the most popular calorie counters in the US. Clean interface, simple tracking, and the 'Snap It' feature for photographing meals. But its US-centric focus and lack of advanced features limit its appeal in other regions.

The Limitations of Lose It!

A US focus

Lose It!'s food database is heavily oriented toward US products. Finding European, Asian, or South American ingredients is often an uphill battle. The app itself is only available in English.

Macros are premium

In the free version, Lose It! only tracks calories. Tracking macronutrients (protein, carbs, fats) is reserved for the premium subscription. For a nutrition app in 2026, that's a surprising choice.

No recipes, no planning

Lose It! is a pure tracker. There is no recipe database, no meal planning, and no menu suggestions. You count what you eat — it's up to you to decide what to cook.

Lose It! vs FoodCraft — Comparison Table

FeatureFoodCraftLose It!
AI Recipe Adaptation
Photo → Instant Recipes
Smart Meal Planning
Personalized AI Nutrition Coach
Calorie Tracking
Recipe Database
Macro Tracking
Automatic Grocery List
Multi-language (14 languages)
Free Version
No Ads
Barcode Scanner
Weight Tracking

Why FoodCraft is the Ideal Alternative to Lose It!

International by design

FoodCraft is available in 14 languages with recipes adapted to cuisines from all over the world. Whether you're in the UK, Japan, or Brazil, the experience is complete and localized.

Macros included, even for free

Macronutrient tracking is part of FoodCraft's free version. No paywall to know how much protein you're consuming — it's a fundamental, not a luxury.

About cooking, not logging

FoodCraft doesn't ask you to count what you've already eaten. AI adapts recipes beforehand so your meals already match your goals. Less work, more results.

Verdict

Lose It! is an effective tracker for US users who want simple, clean calorie tracking. But its US-centric focus, lack of macros in the free version, and missing recipe features make it a limited choice in 2026. FoodCraft offers a more ambitious and truly international approach.

A nutrition tool without borders

FoodCraft adapts your recipes to your macros, in 14 languages. Free and without borders.

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FAQ

Can Lose It! be used outside the US?
Technically yes, but the experience is sub-optimal: US database, English-only interface, and few international products listed. FoodCraft is natively international.
Is the Snap It feature similar to Spark Vision?
No. Snap It photographs a meal to estimate calories (logging). Spark Vision photographs a dish to suggest recipes tailored to your macros (creation). The goals are fundamentally different.
Is FoodCraft good for weight loss?
Yes. AI can adapt every recipe to a calorie deficit goal. Meal planning generates a full week of menus calibrated to your weight loss goal.
Does Lose It! have social features?
Yes, Lose It! offers challenges and a community aspect. FoodCraft focuses on the individual: your profile, your macros, and your adapted recipes.

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