MyFitnessPal vs Lose It vs Cronometer: which calorie counter do reviewers trust?
Shared report · refreshed weekly · updated Oct 26, 2026
Cronometer is a powerful calorie counter, nutrition tracker, and food diary designed for accuracy.
Health & Fitness · Free · out since 2016 · from the App Store descriptionPeople who ask for something from Cronometer mostly want a new feature or option, and the 4-star reviewers say what is missing, from exercise types to food entries.
OneStar read 2,371 App Store and Google Play reviews of Cronometer posted from Oct 2025 to Oct 2026. Of the 2,371 people who reviewed Cronometer in OneStar's sample, 46% complain and 78% praise it. The top complaints about Cronometer are ads (30% of complaints), missing feature (23%) and crashes and bugs (14%). In OneStar's sample of Cronometer reviews, 3% of reviewers say they're quitting. OneStar's report on Cronometer was last updated on Oct 26, 2026.
What goes wrong
you can't do anything on the app without watching a long ad for Temu or similar.
I would not have purchased the app if I had known you excluded Apple Watches. Additionally, the app locks you into their ideal nutritional intake.
On Pixel 8 Pro running Android 16, Cronometer crashes within a few seconds of opening.
claims to be free but no option to continue unless paying.
Cannot find this basic info easily on the dashboard.
What goes well
Incredible app, helped me lose 20lbs! Halfway to my goal. Really helps you understand the nutrients you’re consuming and it’s very user friendly.
Loving Cronometer. So simple to use. Great app
absolutely brilliant app!
I used MyFitnessPal for over a decade, but I recently discovered Cronometer, and I’m honestly impressed by how much more value it provides for free.
The food database is so diverse. I've used so many other apps like this and this one is definitley the best.
Reasons for quitting
The main complaint of the 65 reviewers who say they stopped or are quitting
Their categories
Yes or no questions the person who shared it asked of each review
you can't do anything on the app without watching a long ad for Temu or similar.
Constantly "reminding" you per pop ups to go premium, that's just obnoxious.
I stopped using the app because it is too slow to be practical.
I did not activate auto-renewal, however, the app continued to charge me for two months after I had already uninstalled it, and refused to process a refund when I pointed out I did not authorize...
On Pixel 8 Pro running Android 16, Cronometer crashes within a few seconds of opening.
What they use it for
952 of 2,371 reviewers said; shares are of them
Used to be the best food and weight tracking app. Now God forbid you need to log more than a single item of food per day, get ready for long ads in between each one. I'll be looking for a replacement.
This app is amazing! I mainly use it for symptom tracking and it is so easy to keep track of everything I eat, drink, when and how much I exercise , when I take my medication and which symptoms I...
Cronometer is the only app I trust for accurate macros and real data. It syncs perfectly with my Apple Watch, adjusts calories based on activity, and helps me stay consistent with my training and...
What they ask for
265 reviews ask for something
Who is saying it
The biggest clear differences between audiences; 6 more with a free account
TenureNew user: say they're quitting 3.4x as often as everyone (10% vs 3%).
StorefrontUnited States: mention bad update or redesign 2.2x as often as everyone (10% vs 5%).
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