10th in the 2027 standings · A plan to follow, not just a number
Lifesum: 2027 finalist scorecard
Lifesum wins the 2027 award for diet plans. It builds ready-made eating plans, from high-protein to Mediterranean and keto, on top of a food diary and barcode scanner, with a clean design. It places tenth overall.
2027 award winner
Scorecard
Every finalist is marked on the same eight criteria. How we judge explains each one and what the marks mean.
| Criterion | Mark | What we look at |
|---|---|---|
| Ways to log | Basic | How many fast, reliable ways in: photo, voice, barcode, typed search, saved meals and recipes. |
| Food data | Not confirmed | Whether entries are verified or crowd-sourced, and how well the catalogue covers branded, restaurant and home foods. |
| Free plan | Basic | What you can do without paying, and whether the free plan expires. |
| Paid plan value | Not confirmed | What the paid tier costs per year and what it adds. |
| Nutrient depth | Basic | How many nutrients each entry carries beyond calories and macros. |
| Goal tools | Good | Targets, adaptive adjustments, fasting, meal planning and coaching. |
| Platforms | Basic | Phone, web and watch, and whether they share one diary. |
| Data control | Not confirmed | Export, health-platform sync, deletion and privacy controls. |
Plans and price
| Plan | What it costs and includes |
|---|---|
| Free | $0: food diary and barcode scanner |
| Premium | Optional paid tier; see the app store for the current price in your country |
Platforms: iPhone, Android
What it does well
- Ready-made diet plans, including high-protein, Mediterranean and keto
- An attractive, easy-to-read design
- Meal and recipe suggestions matched to your plan
- Food diary and barcode scanning
Worth knowing
- Most plans and recipe features are part of Premium
- Less nutrient detail than the specialist trackers
The case for it
A calorie target tells you how much to eat. It does not tell you what. Lifesum’s distinctive idea is to give you a way of eating as well as a number: you choose a plan, such as high-protein, Mediterranean-style or keto, and the app’s targets and food suggestions follow it. For people who find a blank daily budget hard to fill, that framework makes the first weeks easier, which is why Lifesum wins our diet plan award.
Design and logging
Lifesum started in Sweden and stands out for design: clean screens, generous use of colour and clear feedback on how a day is going. Food is logged by search or barcode, and recipes linked to your plan can be logged directly.
A note on plans
As with any packaged plan, check that the approach suits your health and preferences. Very restrictive plans are harder to sustain, and anyone with a medical condition should discuss diet changes with a clinician.
Where it sits in the field
Lifesum is tenth overall. It is the best finalist for people who want structure handed to them, but most plans are paid and its nutrient detail is lighter than the leaders’. PlateLens includes a recipe and meal planner with grocery lists alongside photo, voice, barcode and typed logging, for people who want to plan meals while keeping flexible tracking.
Who should pick it
- People who want a structured eating plan, not just a calorie number.
- People who value design and simple daily feedback.
- People who like recipe suggestions matched to a goal.
Shortlisted in 2027
Questions readers ask
What diets does Lifesum support?
Lifesum offers a range of eating plans, including high-protein, Mediterranean, keto and others, each with its own targets and food suggestions.
Is Lifesum free?
Lifesum has a free version with a food diary and barcode scanner. Most of its diet plans and recipe features are part of Premium; check the app store for the current price in your country.