Verdict

Fast & Fit: IF Fasting Counter scores 5.4 out of 10 in this guide. Method healthier-v1: weighted blend of 9 data-derived sub-scores; see scoring.md. The record files it for Intermittent Fasting Enthusiasts — Users committed to various IF protocols (16:8, OMAD, custom) seeking a dedicated timer and progress tracker.. It is a weak fit for Budget-Conscious Users — Individuals unwilling to pay high subscription fees, as core AI features are paywalled and free functionality is limited..

Who it is for

Intermittent Fasting Enthusiasts — Users committed to various IF protocols (16:8, OMAD, custom) seeking a dedicated timer and progress tracker. Calorie-Conscious Dieters — Individuals focused on precise calorie and macronutrient tracking for weight management, supported by a U.S. food database. Diet-Specific Tracking — Those following specific diets like Keto, Carnivore, or Vegan who need tailored logging and macro targets.

Price

Monthly: $19.99.

Yearly: $69.99.

Weekly: $12.99.

Trial: A free trial period may be offered, but its duration and specific terms are not detailed..

What the feature record says

Photo logging is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. AI-powered calorie tracking via photo scan is a premium feature, though some user reviews claim it does not function as advertised. Evidence noted: description web

Text logging is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Manual calorie logging by typing is available, supported by a U.S.-based food database. Evidence noted: description web

Apple Health is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: high. Likely integrates with Apple Health to consolidate fitness data, though not explicitly named in app description. Evidence noted: web

Macro tracking is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Tracks macronutrients (carbs, fats, protein) with percentage breakdowns for meals. Evidence noted: description web

Water tracking is marked available. Quality: fair. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: medium. Includes functionality to track water intake, though details on its depth are limited. Evidence noted: description web

Fasting is marked available. Quality: excellent. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Comprehensive intermittent fasting tracker supporting various protocols and custom plans with reminders and progress tracking. Evidence noted: description web

Review themes

No positive themes identified from the provided reviews. Users frequently complain about the high cost of the subscription, perceiving poor value for money, and reporting that advertised features are not functional or available. Customer service is also cited as unresponsive regarding refunds.

Disliked: Cost (2 mentions). Users find the subscription prices to be excessively high.

Disliked: Value for Money (1 mentions). Reviewers feel the app does not deliver on its promises, especially for the price, with some paid features reportedly not working.

Disliked: Feature Discrepancy (1 mentions). Users claim that advertised features, particularly those related to AI calorie scanning, are either fake or non-functional after purchasing a subscription.

Scores

Overall 5.4/10. Confidence on the record is 0.81.

Accuracy: 8/10. Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).

Pricing value: 5.8/10. 10 - annualised price $69.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).

Ease of use: 9/10. 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).

Feature depth: 6.9/10. Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.

Beginner friendliness: 9.4/10. 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.

User feedback: 5.5/10. Bayesian rating 4.29 (iOS 4.36x431 + Play 3.19x29, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment -0.35 over 20 reviews.

Maintenance: 2.7/10. Last release 331 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 11.5 days between releases (30%).

Traction: 4.4/10. log10 of 460 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.

Coachability: 0/10. Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.

Who should skip it

Skip Fast & Fit: IF Fasting Counter if you need Budget-Conscious Users — Individuals unwilling to pay high subscription fees, as core AI features are paywalled and free functionality is limited.; Users Seeking Comprehensive Coaching — Those looking for a dedicated conversational AI coach or human coaching, as the app only offers AI-powered suggestions.; Users Expecting Full Feature Set for Free — Individuals who expect all advertised features to be fully functional without a premium subscription, as some are paywalled or reported as non-functional by reviewers..