Guide

What to look for in a fasting tracker

A fasting tracker should help you keep a clean record, not pull you into a feed. The basics matter more than hype: clear plans, optional reminders, weight logging, and limits you can understand before you hit them.

Good signs

  • Preset plans like 16:8 and 18:6.
  • Custom schedules when presets do not fit.
  • Notifications you can turn off.
  • Weight logging that stays separate from hype and coaching.
  • A history limit that is explained clearly.

Warning signs

  • Subscription wall before you can even start tracking.
  • Feeds, streak pressure, or guilt-based prompts.
  • Health claims the app cannot support.
  • Paid features described as shipped when they are still in development.

Where Honest Fasting fits

Honest Fasting covers the fundamentals: preset and custom plans, optional reminders, weight logging, and history stored locally on-device. The free tier includes the most recent 7 days of fasting history. Plus unlocks unlimited history for $1.49/month, $9.99/year, or $19.99 once.