Daizu vs Lifesum: which should you choose in 2026?
Lifesum is a Swedish lifestyle food-tracking app (Life Score, diets, a polished diary); Daizu is a French custom nutrition-program app with groceries and photo scan. In 2026, Lifesum Premium is €9.99/month or €44.99–€99.99/year depending on promotions. Choose Lifesum for a wellness frame and inspiring recipes; choose Daizu to generate a calibrated program and leave with a ready list.
Tableau de comparaison
| Critère | Daizu | Lifesum |
|---|---|---|
| Main approach | Custom nutrition program + calorie tracking | Lifestyle diary + diets + Life Score |
| Photo calorie tracking | Yes (200 scans/day) | Limited (barcode scan, no dedicated dish scan) |
| Personalized program | Yes, generated from your profile (goal, allergies, tastes) | Suggestions and diet plans, not a full household program |
| Automatic grocery list | Yes, sorted by aisle | No |
| Step-by-step cooking mode | Yes | Recipes, without a dedicated cooking mode |
| Allergy and diet management | 14 major allergens + custom restrictions | Eating styles (keto, Mediterranean, vegetarian, and more) |
| Trial before subscription | 7 days via the App Store / Play Store | Trial varies by store |
| Subscription price | €11.99/month or €99.99/year | €9.99/month or €44.99–€99.99/year depending on the store promo |
| Available in France | Yes (iOS + Android) | Yes (iOS + Android, French) |
| Data hosted in the EU | Yes (GDPR-native) | Yes (Sweden / EU) |
Ce que Daizu fait mieux
- A complete nutrition program generated for the week — Lifesum mainly offers a diary, Life Score, and suggestions.
- An aggregated grocery list for the whole household, with portions adjusted to the number of people.
- Photo scan of unplanned meals tied to the day’s total, set against your program.
- A French app built around “what are we eating + what are we buying,” not only lifestyle wellness.
Ce que Lifesum fait mieux
- Recognized lifestyle design and UX, Life Score, and eating frameworks (keto, Mediterranean, high-protein, and more).
- A broad tracking ecosystem: water, activity, habits — beyond a simple weekly menu.
- An established brand in Northern Europe with millions of active users.
- Premium often offered at €44.99/year on promo (vs €99.99 full App Store price).
Lequel choisir si…
Someone who wants a lifestyle coach and inspiring recipes
→ Lifesum
Lifesum is strong on the wellness frame and the diary experience. Daizu is more operational (decide + shop) than a “lifestyle coach.”
Someone who wants a weekly menu and groceries without friction
→ Daizu
Daizu generates the plan, calibrates portions, and sorts the list. Lifesum stays mostly tracking and suggestions, not a weekly grocery engine.
Someone who often eats out and logs after the fact
→ Ni l'un ni l'autre
Foodvisor or a photo-first diary may fit better. Lifesum for the lifestyle frame; Daizu if you also cook during the week.
