Noom alternative

The Noom Alternative for Gaining Muscle

Noom is psychology for weight loss. Scoop is built for muscle: protein-first targets, fast AI food logging, and one simple daily loop. Try Scoop free for 3 days.

3 days free. Cancel anytime.
Noom
Built for weight loss
Courses and coaching
Higher subscription price
No muscle-gain targets
Scoop
Built for muscle gain
Snap a photo to log
One simple plan
Protein-first targets
Why lifters leave Noom

Great for habits. Not built for gaining.

Noom is a psychology-based weight-loss program. If your goal is building muscle, you need protein and enough calories, and that is a different job.

Built for a deficit

Noom is designed to help you eat less and lose weight. Building muscle needs enough food and protein, not a cut.

No muscle-gain targets

Noom does not set a protein or muscle-gain goal. Scoop makes protein the number you hit every single day.

Faster to log

Instead of courses and lessons, Scoop is one quick daily loop: snap your meal, hit your protein, done.

Scoop vs Noom

The muscle-gain comparison.

Side by side on the things that matter when your goal is building, not shrinking.

Feature
Scoop
Noom
Built for
Muscle gain & lean bulking
Weight loss & psychology
Daily targets
Protein-first, personalized
Calorie budget
AI photo scan
Built in
No
Voice logging
On-device
No
Barcode scan
Yes
Yes
Protein focus
Front and center
Not the focus
Coaching
AI coach included
Human + AI (paid)
Price
Shown in App Store
Premium subscription
Free trial
3 days free
Trial then paid
Competitor details are approximate and current as of 2026. Verify pricing on the App Store.
Protein first

Targets tuned for muscle, not weight loss.

Scoop sets your calories and protein from your stats and goal, then keeps protein front and center every day.

  • Personalized protein and calorie targets
  • Clear rings for every macro
  • Always know what is left to hit today
182
of 200g
PROTEIN
214
of 320g
CARBS
62
of 88g
FAT
1,850
of 3,165
CALORIES
Log any way

Log a meal in seconds, straight from a photo.

Snap a photo, say it, type it, or scan a barcode. The AI does the lookup, so tracking takes seconds instead of a lesson.

  • Photo, voice, text and barcode
  • AI estimates calories and macros
  • Seven ways to log in total

Photo

Snap your plate. AI estimates calories and macros.

Voice

Say what you ate. It becomes a log instantly.

Text

Type it in plain words. Fast and simple.

Barcode

Scan a package for exact packaged nutrition.

Switching is easy

Move over from Noom in minutes.

Setup takes about a minute. Set your muscle-gain goal and log your next meal right away.

  • Download Scoop and set your goal
  • Log your next meal by photo or voice
  • Keep your streak and let the week build
The Scoop app dashboard showing calories, protein and macros
FAQ

Noom switchers ask.

Scoop is one simple subscription with a 3-day free trial, and your local price is shown in the App Store before you start. Noom is typically a higher-priced program.

Yes. Scoop shows calories, protein, carbs and fat with clear rings, and puts protein first for muscle gain.

Yes. Scoop is built specifically for muscle gain, with protein-first targets and fast AI logging, rather than a weight-loss program.

Yes. Snap a photo and the AI estimates calories and macros. You can also log by voice, text or barcode.

Not at all. Set your muscle-gain goal in about a minute and start logging right away. Setup is just a couple of taps.