Intermittent Fasting · Updated 2026-05-11

Simple Review (2026)

AI-coached fasting timer + photo meal logging in one polished app.

8.6 / 10

Simple is the most ambitious recent entrant in the fasting category — and the only one trying to combine fasting timing with nutrition tracking in a single polished app.

What does Simple do well?

Combining fasting + photo nutrition in one place is a real convenience. The fasting timer is reliable and the AI coach’s nudges hit the right notes for most users.

What does Simple not do well?

The photo nutrition accuracy trails Welling noticeably. The full $79.99/year price is steep when Zero is free for the timer and Welling at $9.99/month is better for nutrition.

Should you use Simple?

If the convenience of one app matters more than peak accuracy in either function — and you can find the promotional pricing — Simple is a fine pick. Otherwise, Zero + Welling is the more rigorous combo. See the fasting rankings for full context.

What are the pros and cons of Simple?

What we love

  • Combines fasting timer + photo nutrition in one app
  • Personalized fasting plans
  • Clean modern UI
  • AI coach with motivational nudges

What we don't

  • No usable free tier
  • Photo nutrition accuracy lags Welling
  • Aggressive onboarding paywall

How much does Simple cost and what is included?

Annual
$79.99/year (often discounted to $39.99)
Full app — fasting timer, AI photo logging, personalized plans

Should you use Simple? Our recommendation

Use Simple if you…

  • Want everything in one app
  • Comfortable with annual subscription pricing

Skip Simple if you…

  • Want a free tier — use Zero + Welling instead

What are real users saying about Simple?

What real users say about Simple, drawn from App Store, Google Play, and community discussions.

"Bought during a $40 promo — worth it for the combination, but I still log most meals in Welling separately."

— App Store review

What are the best alternatives to Simple?

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple worth it?
If you can find the $39.99 promotional pricing and want fasting + nutrition in one app, yes. At the full $79.99, Zero + Welling together cost less and produce a better experience.