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Phaze vs Noom for GLP-1

Noom is a popular weight loss platform with coaching and CBT-based lessons at $70/month. Phaze is a free, purpose-built companion designed specifically for GLP-1 medication users with pharmacokinetic tracking, AI features, and comprehensive medication management. Two very different approaches.

Feature-by-feature comparison

A purpose-built GLP-1 companion vs a general weight loss platform. See where each app excels.

Feature
Phaze
Noom
Medication Tracking
Built for GLP-1 users
Generic platform
5-Phaze progression system
10 medication types supported
Dose tracking & scheduling
Injection site rotation (body map)
Pharmacokinetic Dose Cycle Ring
40+ side effects (3 severity levels)
Side effect timeline & AI insights
Titration tracking (FDA-based)
Missed dose guidance
Fasting window timer (oral meds)
Dose Increase Planner (smart reminders)
Nutrition
4 meal logging methods
Quick Add, Common Foods, USDA, AI Scan
Large database
Protein-first tracking
Calorie-focused
Water & fiber tracking
Hunger vs. Shot Days chart
Daily check-in (mood, energy, hunger, food noise)
Mood only
Perfect Day Checklist
Progress & Photos
Progress photos (4 free, unlimited premium)
Basic
Photo comparison modes (Side-by-Side, Slider)
Ghost photo overlay
Photo Timelapse + MP4 export
Streak tracking with milestones
Milestone auto-detection & celebrations
Shareable milestone cards (5 styles)
Timeline view
Weight trend sparkline
Weight Loss Pace Tracking (actual vs goal)
AI Features
AI Meal Scan (Gemini-powered)
AI Diet Chat
Smart Goal Adjustment
Medication Level Chart (plasma visualization)
Clinical Trial Comparison
Doctor PDF Report
Human coaching
Included
CBT-based lessons
Privacy & Platform
AES-256 encryption (iOS Keychain)
HIPAA & CCPA/CPRA compliant
Offline-first
Requires internet
HealthKit bidirectional sync
iOS notifications (8 types)
Home screen widgets
3D Touch Quick Actions
Full data export + deletion
iCloud Backup & Restore (AES-256-GCM encrypted)
3 languages (EN, PT, ES)
Multi-language
Included
Premium
Partial
Not available

Pricing comparison

Save $780+ per year with Phaze. When you are already paying for GLP-1 medications, every dollar counts.

Phaze

Free tierComprehensive free tier
Premium$4.99/mo or $29.99/yr
Free trial7-day free trial
Save $780+/yr vs Noom

Noom

Free tierNo free tier
Premium~$70/mo
Free trialLimited trial
Annual~$209/yr (annual plan)

Key differences

Purpose, price, and approach. These are the three biggest factors when choosing between Phaze and Noom for your GLP-1 journey.

Purpose-Built vs Generic Platform

Phaze was designed from day one for GLP-1 medication users. Every feature — pharmacokinetic tracking, titration schedules, injection site rotation, side effect monitoring, Dose Increase Planner with smart reminders, weight loss pace tracking, and encrypted iCloud backup — addresses the unique challenges of the GLP-1 journey. Noom is a general weight loss platform that has added GLP-1 support as an afterthought.

Free vs $70/Month

Phaze gives you dose tracking, injection site rotation, nutrition logging, progress photos, side effects, streaks, and more — all free. Noom costs approximately $70/month for its full program. That is $840/year on top of your medication costs. Even Phaze Premium is a fraction of Noom's price at $4.99/mo or $29.99/yr — both with a 7-day free trial.

Protein-First vs Calorie-Counting

GLP-1 medications suppress appetite, making it critical to prioritize protein to preserve muscle mass. Phaze puts protein front and center with dedicated tracking. Noom's calorie-focused approach can inadvertently lead to under-eating protein, which is dangerous during rapid GLP-1 weight loss.

Offline-First vs Internet-Required

Phaze works fully offline with on-device data storage and AES-256 encryption. Log meals, track doses, and check your progress anywhere — even with no signal. Noom requires an internet connection for most features, which can be problematic when you need to log a dose or meal on the go.

Common questions

Noom costs approximately $70 per month or $209 for an annual plan. Phaze's core features are completely free, including dose tracking, injection site rotation, nutrition logging, progress photos, side effect monitoring, and streaks. Phaze Premium adds AI features for $4.99/mo or $29.99/yr — saving you $780+ per year compared to Noom.

Noom has added some GLP-1 content as an add-on, but it remains fundamentally a generic weight loss platform. It has no medication tracking, no dose scheduling, no injection site rotation, no side effect monitoring, no pharmacokinetic visualization, no titration management, no Dose Increase Planner, no weight loss pace tracking, and no encrypted iCloud backup. Phaze was purpose-built for all of this.

Noom offers human coaching as part of its premium package, which can be valuable for general weight loss. However, GLP-1 users have specific needs — protein preservation, medication scheduling, side effect management, titration tracking — that generic coaches may not fully understand. Phaze provides the specialized tools and AI features that address these needs directly.

Absolutely. Download Phaze for free and start tracking immediately. You will notice the GLP-1-specific design right away — from the Dose Cycle Ring to injection site rotation, 40+ side effect tracking, protein-first nutrition logging, and the 5-Phaze progression system. Many users find they do not need Noom once they have a purpose-built GLP-1 companion.

Phaze takes a different approach to behavior change. Instead of CBT lessons, Phaze uses a 5-Phaze progression system (Initiation through Sustain), streak tracking with milestone celebrations, daily check-ins for mood/energy/hunger/food noise, and a Perfect Day Checklist. These features create positive feedback loops that build lasting habits.

Try Phaze for free

Save $780+ per year and get a GLP-1 companion that actually understands your journey. Download Phaze free today.