Calorie counting and fasting, popular in Europe
YAZIO review
By Hannah Whitlock · Published October 22, 2026 · Updated October 22, 2026
YAZIO is a calorie counter and intermittent-fasting app with a strong following in Europe. It combines a food diary and barcode scanner with fasting features and a recipe library. It is listed under "also considered" in our 2027 ranking.
| Website | www.yazio.com |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone, Android |
| Free | $0: food diary and barcode scanner |
| PRO | Optional paid tier; see the app store for the current price |
US prices as published by the company. PlateLens Premium checked August 10, 2026; Cronometer Gold September 20, 2026; other prices as read for this edition.
What it does well
- Calorie counting and intermittent fasting in one app
- Barcode scanning with good coverage of European products
- A recipe library with nutrition information
- Available in many languages
Worth knowing
- Many plans, recipes and analysis features are part of PRO
- Coverage of US restaurant chains is narrower than the US-born trackers
What it is like to use
YAZIO was founded in Germany and is widely used across Europe. Its design is bright and friendly, and setup follows the familiar pattern: weight, goal, height, age and activity, followed by a daily calorie target and macro split. The main screen shows the day’s calories and macros at a glance.
Logging
Food is logged by search or barcode, with recent and favourite foods close at hand. Its catalogue is particularly strong for European supermarket products, which is one of the main reasons people outside the US choose it. Users in the US may find chain-restaurant coverage narrower than in apps that grew up there.
Fasting
YAZIO is often chosen by people who want to combine calorie counting with intermittent fasting. Having the eating window and the food log in one app means you can see both when you plan a day, rather than switching between a fasting timer and a separate diary.
Recipes
The app includes a library of recipes with nutrition information, which can be logged directly. For people who cook from recipes rather than improvising, that makes home cooking quick to record.
Who it suits
- People in Europe who want good local product coverage.
- People who want calorie counting and fasting in one app.
- People who like to cook from an app’s recipe library.
Who should look elsewhere
People who mostly eat at US chain restaurants, and anyone who wants AI photo logging across every kind of meal.
How it compares
For a full comparison of fasting-friendly trackers, see the 2027 ranking and our weight loss guide. PlateLens includes a fasting timer on its free plan alongside photo, voice and barcode logging.
Verdict
YAZIO is a good fit for European users who want counting and fasting together. For a free plan that also includes a fasting timer, AI photo scans and a verified database, PlateLens is our 2027 pick.
Questions readers ask
Is YAZIO free?
YAZIO has a free version with a food diary and barcode scanner. Its PRO tier adds more features; check the app store for the current price in your country.
Is YAZIO good for intermittent fasting?
YAZIO is one of the better-known apps that combine calorie counting with intermittent-fasting features, which makes it a natural choice for people who want both in one place.
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