MyFitnessPalvsLose It!vsCronometer
MyFitnessPal vs Lose It vs Cronometer: which calorie counter do reviewers trust?
Three calorie counting apps log the same meals. Which one do reviewers fault for paywalls, food data, ads or bugs?
Shared comparison by OneStar · updated Oct 26, 2026By OneStar
Eat better, train smarter, and hit your goals with MyFitnessPal, the calorie counter and nutrition tracker with a built-in AI Coach.
Store ratings: App Store 4.7 · Google Play 4.43,000 reviews read · Oct 26, 2025 to Oct 25, 2026Open the MyFitnessPal reportIs your personal calorie counter, diet planner, nutrition-focused food tracker and weight loss progress tracking app that helps you build healthy eating habits, stick to your diet program and reach your weight loss goals!
Store ratings: App Store 4.8 · Google Play 4.62,290 reviews read · Oct 26, 2025 to Oct 25, 2026Open the Lose It! reportCronometer is a powerful calorie counter, nutrition tracker, and food diary designed for accuracy.
Store ratings: App Store 4.8 · Google Play 4.52,371 reviews read · Oct 26, 2025 to Oct 25, 2026Open the Cronometer reportCronometer leads on 7 of 7 measures.
Scorecard
Each value comes with its 95% range. A leader is named only when the gap holds up to the test.
| Measure | MyFitnessPal | Lose It! | Cronometer |
|---|---|---|---|
| ComplainShare of reviewers who complain about something, lower is better | 80%95% range 79% to 82% | 61%95% range 58% to 62% | 46%Leads95% range 44% to 48% |
| PraiseShare of reviewers who praise something, higher is better | 33%95% range 31% to 34% | 56%95% range 54% to 58% | 78%Leads95% range 76% to 80% |
| Said they leftShare of reviewers who say they quit or are leaving, lower is better | 8%95% range 7% to 9% | 6%95% range 5% to 7% | 3%Leads95% range 2% to 4% |
| Blame a changeShare of complaints tied to an update, redesign or price change, lower is better | 66%95% range 64% to 68% | 40%95% range 37% to 43% | 19%Leads95% range 17% to 22% |
| SpecificShare of reviews that name something concrete | 95%95% range 94% to 96% | 98%95% range 97% to 99% | 98%95% range 97% to 99% |
| Ask for featuresShare of reviewers who ask for something new or something back | 19%95% range 18% to 21% | 13%95% range 12% to 14% | 11%95% range 10% to 13% |
| SentimentMean feeling in the review text, 0 very negative to 4 very positive, higher is better | 1.32 | 2.11 | 2.77Leads |
| Star ratingMean stars of the reviewers the sample stands for, higher is better | 2.39 | 3.27 | 3.96Leads |
| Developer repliesShare of reviews with a developer reply, unweighted, higher is better | 97%95% range 95% to 97% | 9%95% range 8% to 11% | 100%Leads95% range 99% to 100% |
Top findings
- Fewer Cronometer reviewers complain: 46% against 60% for Lose It!.
- MyFitnessPal is weak on bad update or redesign: 39% of reviewers mention it against 2% for Cronometer, and those reviews average 1.4 stars lower.
- Lose It! is weak on pricing and fees: 18% of reviewers mention it against 4% for Cronometer, and those reviews average 1.7 stars lower.
- Cronometer draws more complaints about ads: 14% of reviewers against 2% for MyFitnessPal.
Where complaints differ most
Share of each app's complaints
Where praise differs most
Share of each app's praise
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