Second Nature

Second Nature is a weight loss and habit change app that uses behavioural science to promote lasting healthy habits. The app pairs users with a registered nutritionist for personalised guidance and offers tools for tracking sleep, exercise, emotional regulation, and nutrition.

Featuring easy recipes and daily science-backed articles, Second Nature is NHS-recommended and has been shown to double the effectiveness of other weight-loss programmes. It integrates with Apple Health to monitor step goals.

Nutrachecker

Calorie Counter+ by Nutracheck is a UK-focused diet and exercise tracking app with an extensive UK food database of over 430,000 items. It offers features like barcode scanning, tracking for macros and micronutrients, exercise syncing via Apple Health, and personalised diet goals.

The app supports various goals, from weight loss to maintenance, and includes a 5:2 fasting option. Users can access detailed progress reports, community support, and a companion website.

Oviva

Oviva is a personalised nutrition support app that connects users with specialist dietitians to help manage health goals. Through the app, users can communicate with their dietitian, set personalised plans, track meals by snapping photos, and receive tailored feedback, tips, and recipes.

The app also integrates with Apple Health for convenient health data sharing. Oviva is designed to support users in taking control of their health with evidence-based guidance.

Foodswitch

FoodSwitch is a free app that helps users make healthier food choices by scanning barcodes of packaged foods to reveal their nutritional information and suggest healthier alternatives. It offers features like Health Star Ratings and color-coded labels to assess food healthiness.

Users can filter searches based on specific dietary needs, such as lower salt, fat, energy, or sugar content. The app also allows users to contribute by sharing photos of unrecognised items to expand the product database.

Shape Up 4 Life

ShapeUp4Life is a health and well-being app designed to help users lose 5% of their body weight over 12 weeks by promoting positive lifestyle changes.

The app offers weekly videos addressing cravings, healthy snacking, and understanding food labels, aiming to improve sleep quality, confidence, and reduce risks of heart disease and diabetes. It supports long-term habit formation for a healthier lifestyle.

MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal is a comprehensive health and fitness app that assists users in tracking their nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness. It features an extensive food database, barcode scanning for easy meal logging, and integration with various fitness devices.

Users can set personalised goals, monitor macronutrient intake, and access detailed progress reports. The app also offers a supportive community and expert guidance to help users achieve their health objectives.

NHS Weight Loss Plan

The NHS Weight Loss Plan is a free 12-week programme designed to help users develop healthier eating habits and increase physical activity. It offers weekly guides, a daily food and activity diary, and a BMI calculator to set personalised calorie targets.

Users can log meals, track calories, and monitor weight loss progress. The app provides tips and actions to support users in achieving their weight loss goals.

Counterweight

The Counterweight app is designed to assist users with weight management, Type 2 diabetes remission, and prevention. It combines meal replacement science with behaviour change techniques to promote rapid weight loss and long-term healthy habits. Features include fortnightly guidance from dietitians, weekly readings, regular blog content, and tools to log weight, mood, blood glucose, and HbA1c measurements. Users receive personalised goals and weekly activities tailored to their progress. The app integrates with Apple HealthKit to synchronise health data, such as step counts, for comprehensive progress tracking.

Noom

Noom is a comprehensive weight-loss platform that integrates psychology, technology, and coaching to help individuals build healthier eating habits and achieve sustainable weight loss. The app offers daily lessons, personalised courses, and tools like weight logging, food and water tracking, and step counting to empower users to achieve their goals at their own pace.

Noom also provides access to a community of users and coaches for support and motivation. The app is available for free, with premium features such as 1:1 coaching and meal and exercise plans available through a subscription. 

Healthy Helpings

Healthy Helpings is an NHS Grampian weight management programme that ran from 2009 to 2020 as a face-to-face group initiative, with over 7,400 participants. In response to the pandemic, it transitioned to an online format, making it accessible to anyone interested in adopting healthier eating habits and lifestyles. T

he 12-week programme offers weekly sessions covering topics such as weight loss targets, food diaries, and factors contributing to weight gain. Each session includes a short film, an activity book, and additional resources to support participants on their journey

NHS Active 10 Walking Tracker

The NHS Active 10 Walking Tracker is a free app designed to encourage adults to incorporate brisk walking into their daily routines. It tracks your walking activity, highlighting periods of brisk walking—referred to as “Active 10s”—which are ten-minute segments of moderate-intensity walking.

The app provides real-time feedback on your pace, helps set achievable goals, and rewards progress to keep you motivated. Regular brisk walking can improve cardiovascular health, boost mood, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. The app is available for download on both iOS and Android devices.