The free tier stays useful
Macros, barcode scanning, recipes, weight, and protocol tracking are free in BodyDex — no ads anywhere. Yazio's free tier shows ads and gates the barcode scanner, recipes, and fasting plans behind PRO.
BodyDex vs Yazio
AI scanning and protocol depth versus the budget European favorite. A factual side-by-side. Updated June 2026.
The short answer
Yazio is a budget-friendly calorie counter (PRO ≈ $47.90/yr) with excellent intermittent-fasting plans, 2,900+ recipes, and strong European food coverage — but barcode scanning and AI photo tracking now require PRO, and the free tier shows ads. BodyDex keeps macros, barcode scanning, and recipes free, adds multi-item AI scanning, peptide / GLP-1 protocol tracking, an AI coach, and on-device storage with no ads. Pick Yazio for price and fasting. Pick BodyDex for AI depth, protocols, and privacy.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | BodyDex | Yazio |
|---|---|---|
| AI photo food scanning | Yes — AI-powered, multi-item per photo (Premium) | PRO only — added with the 2026 "AI Calorie Tracker" rebrand |
| Peptide & GLP-1 protocol tracking | Yes — BPC-157, GLP-1, supplements, doses & schedules | No dedicated medication / protocol tracker |
| Macros (protein/carbs/fat) | Free — custom targets included | Basic breakdown free; detailed nutrient analysis is PRO |
| Barcode scanning | Free | PRO (moved behind the paywall, as of 2026) |
| Recipes | Free recipe builder with serving math | 2,900+ curated recipes; full access requires PRO |
| Food database | FatSecret + USDA + Open Food Facts | 4+ million items claimed; strong European coverage |
| Where your data lives | On your device (local SQLite) | Server-side account |
| Ads | None | Yes — ads on the free tier (PRO removes them) |
| Apple Health / wearables | Yes — bidirectional HealthKit | Limited on free; full Fitbit / Garmin / Apple Watch sync is PRO |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free with Premium ($9.99/mo or $79.99/yr) | Free with PRO (~$47.90/yr ≈ $3.99/mo; quarterly $19.99–$23.99; frequent promos) |
Where BodyDex is genuinely different
Multi-item AI scanning
BodyDex identifies every food on the plate in one photo and lets you correct each item before logging, with a full database fallback when the AI guess is off. Yazio's photo tracking is newer and PRO-only.
Peptide & GLP-1 protocol tracking
Weekly GLP-1 dose schedules, BPC-157 cycles, reconstitution math, supply alerts — first-class data types in BodyDex. Yazio isn't built for that audience.
Local-first data
Your logs live on your device in a local SQLite database, not in a vendor cloud. For sensitive health and protocol data, that's a stronger privacy posture by default.
Where Yazio still wins
- Price.PRO at roughly $47.90/year — frequently discounted further — undercuts BodyDex Premium's $79.99/year. For a pure calorie counter on a budget, Yazio is one of the cheapest complete packages.
- Intermittent fasting. Built-in timers and structured plans (16:8, 5:2, 6:1, custom windows) with fasting analytics. BodyDex has no dedicated fasting timer today.
- Curated recipes.2,900+ goal-tagged recipes updated weekly is a genuinely strong library. BodyDex's recipe builder is yours to fill, not a curated catalog.
- European food coverage. Yazio started in Germany and its database is strong on European brands and regional items.
FAQ
Is Yazio cheaper than BodyDex?
On the annual plan, yes — Yazio PRO is around $47.90/year (often discounted further) versus BodyDex Premium at $79.99/year. The trade is scope: BodyDex includes multi-item AI scanning, peptide / GLP-1 protocol tracking, an AI coach, and a workout logger. If you want a low-cost calorie counter with fasting plans and recipes, Yazio is a fair pick.
Does Yazio have AI photo tracking?
Yes — Yazio rebranded as an "AI Calorie Tracker" and added photo-based meal logging, but it's a PRO-only feature. BodyDex's AI scan is also Premium-gated; the difference is what stays free around it. In BodyDex, manual logging, barcode scanning, custom macros, recipes, and protocol tracking remain free indefinitely.
Is the barcode scanner free in Yazio?
No — as of 2026, Yazio's barcode scanner requires a PRO subscription; free users search foods manually by name. In BodyDex, barcode scanning is part of the permanent free tier on both iOS and Android.
Can I track GLP-1 medications or peptides in Yazio?
Yazio has no dedicated medication or protocol tracker — it focuses on calories, fasting, and recipes. BodyDex treats peptide and GLP-1 tracking as a first-class data type: weekly dose schedules, titration plans, reconstitution math, injection-site rotation, and supply alerts alongside your food log. See our GLP-1 tracker guide for details.
Does Yazio's free version show ads?
Yes — Yazio's free tier is ad-supported, and reviewers frequently mention video ads; removing them requires PRO. BodyDex has no ads on any tier — there are zero ad SDKs in the app build. If you want an ad-free experience without paying, that's a structural difference.
Which app is better for intermittent fasting?
Yazio — honestly. Its built-in fasting timers and plans (16:8, 5:2, 6:1, and more) are a core feature, with detailed fasting analytics on PRO. BodyDex doesn't have a dedicated fasting timer today. If structured fasting plans are your main use case, Yazio is the better tool for that job.
Where does my data live in each app?
Yazio is account-based with server-side storage. BodyDex stores your food logs, weight, recipes, workouts, and protocol data locally on your device in SQLite — there is no centralized BodyDex database of user food entries. For sensitive protocol data especially, local-first is the stronger privacy default.
Why pick BodyDex over Yazio?
Pick BodyDex if you want multi-item AI photo scanning, free macros and barcode scanning, peptide / GLP-1 protocol tracking, an AI nutrition coach, and on-device storage with no ads. Pick Yazio if you want a budget-priced tracker with strong fasting plans, a large curated recipe library, and good European food coverage.
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