Satt vs. Yazio

Yazio is a mature German calorie app with a large user base, recipes, a fasting tracker and meal plans. Many convenience features, however, sit behind the paid PRO subscription, and the app requires an account.

Yazio: YAZIO GmbH (Erfurt, Germany) · Website

SattYazio
PriceFree - no subscription, no in-app purchases, no adsFree version + "YAZIO PRO" subscription (paid, price per the vendor/App Store)
Account requiredNoYes (email account, cloud sync)
AdsNoneYes, in the free version
Data storageOn the device (optional, your own iCloud)Cloud account
Barcode scanIncluded, freeYes (some features require PRO)
AI photo scanIncluded, freeYes - AI photo logging (PRO)
DatabaseOpen Food Facts (open data)Proprietary database
PlatformsiPhone (iOS 17+)iOS, Android
LanguageGerman & EnglishGerman (German vendor)

Strengths of Yazio

  • German vendor with a fully German interface and a large user base
  • Lots of extras: recipes, meal plans and intermittent fasting (in the PRO subscription)
  • Apple Health integration even for free users

Where Satt is different

  • Satt is completely free - no PRO subscription, no in-app purchases
  • Satt needs no account; your diary stays on the device
  • Satt shows no ads; AI photo scan and barcode are included at no extra cost

Verdict: Satt or Yazio?

Yazio is strong if you want recipes, meal plans and fasting tools and don't mind a subscription. If a simple, free tracker without an account and without ads is enough for you, Satt is the simpler, data-minimal choice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Satt a free alternative to Yazio?

Yes. Satt offers calorie and macro tracking, barcode scan and AI photo scan without a subscription, without an account and without ads. Yazio has a free version, but many features sit behind the paid PRO subscription.

Do I need an account with Satt like with Yazio?

No. Satt works without registration; your data stays on-device (optionally in your own iCloud). Yazio requires an account with cloud storage.

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