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App comparison

Go Gymvs Lifesum.

Lifesum is a popular food and diet app with a strong meal-planning focus. Go Gym takes a broader approach: free calorie tracking alongside workout logging, habits, and weight in a single all-in-one app. Here is how they compare for UK users.

At a glance2026
FeatureGo GymLifesum
Barcode scanningFreePremium required
Meal plans & recipesNot yetPremium
Workout loggingIncludedNot included
Habit trackerIncludedNot included

Based on publicly available product information as of 2026.

Full table

Side by side

How the two apps compare.

Based on publicly available product information as of 2026. Go Gym is in active development and some features are rolling out - details subject to change.

Go Gym vs Lifesum: feature by feature
FeatureGo GymLifesum
Food loggingFreeBasic on free tier
Barcode scanningFreePremium required
Macro breakdownFreeLimited on free tier
Meal plans & recipesNot yetPremium
Workout loggingIncludedNot included
Workout plannerIncludedNot included
Habit trackerIncludedNot included
Weight trackerIncludedBasic
UK food database focusUK-firstGlobal (not UK-specific)
Core features freeYesVery limited
Competitor information sourced from publicly available product pages. Check Lifesum directly for current pricing and features.

Strengths

Where each app is stronger.

Where Go Gym has the edge

What Go Gym does differently.

  • All tracking in one place

    Lifesum focuses on food and meal planning. Go Gym adds workout logging, habit tracking, and weight trending alongside your food data, so a single weekly review covers the whole picture.

  • Workout tracking included

    If you go to the gym or follow any training plan, Lifesum leaves that side of things to a separate app. Go Gym's workout planner and logger live alongside your food log with the same login.

  • Genuinely free core features

    Lifesum's free tier is very restricted - most useful tracking requires a subscription. Go Gym's core food, workout, habit, and weight tracking stays free with no cap on how much you log.

The honest picture

Where Lifesum still leads.

Lifesum's primary strength is structured meal planning. If you want curated recipes, dietary plans (Mediterranean, low-carb, and so on), and guidance on what to eat rather than just tracking what you did eat, Lifesum Premium is built for that use case.

Lifesum also has a polished interface and a clear nutritional guidance layer that goes beyond logging. If your goal is structured dieting with recipe ideas, rather than open tracking, it is worth considering even with the subscription cost.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

Is Go Gym a good Lifesum alternative in the UK?

Yes, especially if you want free calorie tracking, workout logging, and habit tracking in one app. Lifesum's strength is premium meal plans and recipes. If you do not need those, Go Gym covers the tracking side at no cost.

Does Go Gym have meal plans like Lifesum?

Not yet. Lifesum has curated meal plans and recipe suggestions as part of its Premium offering. Go Gym is focused on tracking - what you eat, what you lift, daily habits, and weight trends - rather than prescriptive meal planning.

Is barcode scanning free on Go Gym?

Yes. Scanning packaged food to log its calories and macros is free in Go Gym. You do not need a paid plan.

Can I track my workouts in Go Gym as well as food?

Yes. Go Gym includes a full workout planner and logger - plan sessions, log sets and reps, use rest timers, and review your training history - all inside the same app as your food and weight tracking.

Which app is better for weight loss in the UK?

Both apps can support weight loss. Lifesum leans towards structured meal plans if that is your preference. Go Gym gives you calorie and macro tracking alongside your workouts and habits, so you can see how training, food, and consistency interact - useful for most people trying to lose weight.

Explore Go Gym

Learn more about what Go Gym does.

Download

One app. Every rep, meal and weigh-in.

Download Go Gym free on iPhone and Android.

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  • Free to use
  • No subscription required
  • All trackers included
  • UK-first, GDPR-native