Weight Management Apps: RD Reviews & Ratings

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has reviewed several free diet and nutrition apps to help you understand which apps are helpful and based on fact, not fad. The following apps are for weight management. The Academy has also reviewed diabetes management and gluten-free apps. Check them out!

Click each app name to read a full review by Sarah Krieger, MPH, RD, LDN.

• CalorieCounter & Diet Tracker by MyFitness Pal: Tracks a combination of fitness goals and nutrition analysis features to help you lose weight. RD Rating: 4.5 stars
• Calorie Counter: Tracks food, exercise, weight and all the nutrients listed on a Nutrition Facts label. Includes daily inspirational articles, healthy recipes and an easy-to-understand help section. RD Rating: 4 stars
• Calorie Counter: Diets &Activities: Features a classic food diary that tracks calories, water, fitness and the time each food item is consumed and an option to create your own diet and physical activity plan and an Integrated Body Tracker. RD Rating: 4 stars
• Calorie Tracker by Livestrong.com: Food and fitness diary designed to help you achieve your diet and nutrition goals, whether you want to lose, maintain or gain weight. RD Rating: 4 stars
• Sparkpeople Food and Fitness Tracker: Fitness and food tracker for people looking to lose a half-pound to 2 pounds per week or to maintain weight. RD Rating: 4 stars
• Calorie Counter by MyNetDiary: Allows user to personalize a calorie limit for weight loss, gain or maintenance. RD Rating: 3 stars
• Lose it!: Keeps track of foods you eat with this detailed food database; primarily for people wanting to lose weight. RD Rating: 3 stars
• Daily Burn: Keep track of calories consumed and track workouts to see how much energy is burned. RD rating: 2 stars
• Weight Watchers Mobile: Follows the Weight Watchers plan step by step, using interactive tools, finding local meetings and creating shopping lists. RD Rating: 2 stars