The 5 BEST Intermittent Fasting Apps
... Find the app that will best support YOUR fast.
Written by: Dr. Marc Morris Ph.D CSCS
Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular diets out there. It’s been endorsed by many celebrities and figures online. With the rise of intermittent fasting came the rise of intermittent fasting apps, meant to optimize your progress in weight loss and help you track your fast.
In today's article, I am going to cover the top 5 best intermittent fasting apps out there right now.
#1: Life Fasting Tracker
Life Fasting Tracker is a great option because it’s easy to use and there are so many useful features in the free version alone.
Free Features:
- Custom fasting window
- Adjustable fasting timer
- Progress tracking and reports
- You’re able to take a look back at your data and history within the app to see your progress
- Tracks other metrics like blood glucose, blood ketones, and body weight.Â
- Learning resources
- The Life Fasting Tracker has a library of articles and educational resources that help you learn more about your fast and keep you motivated
- Community page
- There is an in-app community to talk to other intermittent fasters and keep each other motivated and accountable during your fast.
Life Fasting Tracker also has a premium version of the app with extra features. The premium plan costs $2.99 USD per month.
Premium Features:
- A large fasting schedule library
- The ability to add progress photos
- Expanded metrics like sleep and mood tracking
Cons:
- Lacks robust features like nutrition tracking
- No in-app coaching
Who is Life Fasting Tracker best for?
If you’re someone who wants access to solid resources free of charge and finds value in having a community with similar goals, Life Fasting Tracker is a great option.
You don’t need to have the premium version to have all the features you’ll need, but having the premium version will give you extra features to boost your experience.Â
#2: Zero
Zero is one of the more popular fasting apps out there, and for good reason. It offers simple, yet superior features that make tracking your fast much easier.
Free Features:
- Fasting timer
- Mood journal
- Food notes
- Progress tracking
- App and device integrations
- Data from the Zero app can be synced to other health apps and your Apple Watch.
The Zero app also has a premium version that includes extra features. It costs $10 per month or $70 per year.Â
Premium Features:
- Advanced statistics and reports
- These show you how your fasting periods correlate with your exercise performance, body weight, and resting heart rate over varying time intervals.
- Fat burning mode
- It allows you to track the time your body will be using fat primarily as fuelÂ
- Exclusive challenges
The main concern people have with the Zero app is that there are so many features, it feels like you may be paying for more than you actually need.
Who is the Zero app best for?
Someone who wants evidence-based resources to help you with your fast, and you want all of your data in one place.
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#3: DoFasting
Features:
- Custom fasting, exercise, and nutrition plan
- You’ll start out by filling out a questionnaire and get a plan recommended to you.
- Meal plans and suggestionsÂ
- Food diary
- Educational materials and articles
- Progress and health reports
Cons:
- No free version
- Many of the features you pay for in DoFasting are offered for free in other apps.
Who is DoFasting best for?
If you want everything you need for your fast in one place, along with more advanced features to help you during your fast, DoFasting is a great app to look into.
#4: Sunrise Fasting
Sunrise Fasting is a bit unique from the rest of the apps on this list since it uses local sunrise and sunset times for your fasting window.Â
These types of Sunrise/Sunset fasts are common around the world, especially in different religions.
Free Features
- Fasting window that is automatically set to your local sunrise and sunset
- You no longer  google the exact sunrise and sunset times to set your fast
- Progress reports and fasting history
- Mood tracker
There is also a premium version that costs $3 per month or $35 for the year.
Premium Features:
- Removes ads
- Allows for custom scheduling
Cons
- Limited app integrations
- The only option is to integrate your data into the Apple Health app, but no other compatibilities are available.Â
- The ads are everywhere, making the app look messy.
Who is Sunrise Fasting best for?
If you're fasting for religious reasons, or just want to line up your fast with the sunset and sunrise.
#5: Simple
Just like the name implies, Simple is an easy-to-use fasting app that will help you along with your fasting journey.
Free Features:
- Customizable fasting window
- Progress history
- Progress photos
- Hydration and exercise trackers
- Ai chat bot
- This will answer any questions about fasting and generate recipes and meal ideas.
There is also a premium version that costs $50 per year and offers more features.Â
Premium Features:
- Detailed reporting
- Bonus educational content
- A wellness companion that checks in on your progress
Cons:
The main con of Simple is that it lacks in-depth tracking and customizations like some of the other apps we’ve discussed.
Who is Simple best for?
If you want a fasting app that’s straight to the point and easy to navigate.
These are the five best apps I’ve found for intermittent fasting. Each of them have features that will optimize your fast and help keep you on track. Depending on your specific goals, these apps will have you covered and support you on your fasting journey.
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