Kalorea vs Lose It!
Side by side with the apps people usually try first. We only list what we could confirm on each company's own pages, with a link and the date we checked.
| Compare | Kalorea | Lose It! |
|---|---|---|
| Calories from a food photo | Yes, plus text descriptions | Yes, Photo Meal Logging, plus AI voice logging source |
| Photo estimates without paying | Yes: 1 a day in the app, more in the free Telegram bot | No, Photo Meal Logging is a Premium feature source |
| Shows a calorie range for photo estimates | Yes: likely number, range and confidence | Not mentioned on their pages |
| Barcode scanner | No | Yes, listed with Premium features source |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes: calorie tracking, weight loss plan, community source |
| Platforms | iPhone, Telegram | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android source |
| Telegram bot | Yes, shares one diary with the app | Not mentioned on their pages |
| Food database | No database search: AI estimates each plate | 56+ million items and recipes source |
| Paid plans, US App Store | $39.99/year with 3-day trial, or $9.99/month source | Premium, in-app purchases from $9.99 to $79.99, including lifetime source |
Checked on October 18, 2026. Prices are US App Store prices and can change.
Which one fits you
Where Kalorea is the better pick
- Photo estimates without paying: Lose It! keeps Photo Meal Logging in Premium.
- A visible range and confidence level instead of one number.
- A Telegram bot that shares your diary with the app.
- Built around Central Asian and Eastern European home cooking.
Where Lose It! is the better pick
- A food database of 56+ million items and recipes to search.
- Free calorie tracking with a weight loss plan and community groups.
- Apps for iPad, Apple Watch and Android, plus syncing with fitness trackers in Premium.
How we compared
We read each company's own website, help center and US App Store listing on the date above. If something wasn't stated there, we say so instead of guessing. Spot something out of date? Email [email protected] and we'll fix it.