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Summary
DoFasting sells personalized fasting plans that are designed to help you hit your goal weight based on the personal information you share.
Pros
- Creates structure and accountability for those learning to fast for the first time
- Includes recipes and support articles
- Subscription model lets you pay for only the time you use
Cons
- Some customers thought the program wasn’t personalized
- Return policy might be difficult to use
- More expensive than alternative IF apps
DoFasting Review: What You Should Know
By Lydia Noyes
Updated on: Mar 12, 2020
DoFasting is an intermittent fasting app that promises to help you lose weight by providing you with a personalized fasting strategy based on your health goals.
According to the company, it takes your current diet, weight, and lifestyle into consideration to design a custom plan that will help you make simple changes in your routine to get the maximum benefits for your health.
In this review, we take a detailed look at DoFasting to help you understand how it works and if it is the right option for you.
How Does DoFasting Work?
You start with a 60-second quiz to determine your daily fasting agenda.
This quiz begins by requesting you select your gender, your familiarity with fasting, the time of day you feel most hungry, the timing of your meals, whether you prefer to cook or eat out, and whether you think fasting on weekends is possible for you.
You’ll also specify your workout frequency, standard working hours, whether your job is physically demanding, and whether you are looking to lose weight or if you have current medical conditions.
Once you finish the quiz with information about your height, weight, and goal weight, the website will give you a summary of their recommended fasting plan.
This includes their prediction of when you will hit your goal weight, whether your BMI is within the healthy range, and what your daily caloric intake should be. They also specify whether fasting is safe for your personal situation.
If your predicted results appeal to you, you can then purchase a customized fasting plan. The company website states that it typically takes about two hours for a professional nutritionist to review your information and develop a plan for you.
The fasting plan will include an eating plan with a meal guide and daily recommended calorie levels.
Likewise, DoFasting recommends that participants primarily drink water, though coffee and tea are permitted in moderation. (Sugary, carbohydrate-heavy drinks like juice and soda banned).
They also suggest pairing your eating plan with an exercise routine to maximize your results.
Is Intermittent Fasting Effective?
To learn more about the effectiveness of intermittent fasting, we spoke with Gabrielle Mancella, a registered dietician with Orlando Health.
“Intermittent fasting, put simply, is used to isolate the hours of eating food to a restricted period of time. This can range from any time of day or night, and is dependent upon the goals of the one who is fasting,” Mancella told us.
Intermittent fasting is a popular fitness trend because it doesn’t require you to change what you eat, but merely when.
There are dozens of variations that claim to combat different health concerns, but the most common methods include completing daily 16-hour fasts or fasting for 24 hours once or twice a week.
Many people start intermittent fasting to lose weight by consuming fewer daily calories, but the practice has other purported health benefits when done right.
“When we are fasting, we are merely giving our gut a rest. This allows for the full digestion and absorption of the food that we consuming.
“It also maintains the size of the stomach in order to better control our portion sizes. We are halting the digestive processes in order to begin to prepare for the meal the next day,” Mancella said.
Pricing and Return Policy
- Annual plan: $1.25/week ($66 charged every 12 months)
- Six-months plan: $1.75/week ($46 charged every six months)
- Three-month plan: $2.50/week ($33 charged every three months)
All plans are offered on a subscription basis. You will need to cancel your subscription through your online account before it renews if you don’t want to continue paying for it.
The company allows customers to apply for refunds within the first 14 days after purchase.
Analysis of Customer Reviews
Over 50 customers have left reviews for DoFasting on our website, and they average 2.8-stars. Below is a summary of the main takeaways:
Common Compliments:
- Offered helpful support for getting started with fasting
- Users successfully lost weight on the program
- App and notifications created accountability for success
Common Complaints:
- Service too simple for the price
- Plans aren’t truly customized, just a basic app with a timer and recipes
- Users didn’t like the subscription fee model
- Refund policy is difficult to redeem
Popular Alternatives to DoFasting
| DoFasting | BodyFast | Vora | Fast Habit | |
| Service Type | Custom fasting plan | Virtual intermittent fasting tracker and coaching app | Intermittent fasting tracking app | Intermittent fasting tracking app |
| Cost | Subscription model, $1.25–$2.50 per week | Free for general access; $1.35 per week for the program’s coach subscription | Free for general access; Pro version is $5 | Free; Pro version is $2.99 |
| Available Platforms | Online download | Apple and Android App | Apple and Android App | Apple and Android |
BodyFast, Vora, and FastHabit are all offered as free mobile apps with options to upgrade to premium versions for more detailed analytics and ad-free content. You won’t see what you get with DoFasting unless you commit to the subscription pricing.
We think the biggest distinguishing factor between DoFasting and the others is the focus on developing your personal fasting plan. The other three apps, in contrast, put more emphasis on metrics.
For example, all three include timers to help you track fasting and non-fasting times. This is a smart option for those who already understand intermittent fasting and want a convenient way to track their progress, but it’s not ideal for those who are new to the strategy.
BodyFast offers an additional coaching service that is similar to what DoFasting claims to offer, though you’ll need to pay a subscription price of $5.40 per month for access.
If you’re looking for a fasting program to follow for the long-term, you might save money by investing in DoFasting because you won’t pay a continuous subscription fee.
However, your DoFasting plan gives you less flexibility over time because it’s difficult to adjust your weight and goals without contacting the company and requesting they make you another custom plan.
For that reason, we suggest experimenting with the free version of any of the above apps to see if you like the services they offer. If one’s a good fit, you might want to experiment with a premium version.
Even if the added cost isn’t worth it to you, you will still spend less than you would on DoFasting, and you will have a way to test out the quality of the content you receive before committing to it.
The Bottom Line
This customized intermittent fasting promises to offer plenty of value to customers, but we aren’t sure that it’s a better deal than the competition.
We think it’s potentially problematic that the brand doesn’t offer an easy way to modify your health goals once you pay for a program.
Our suggestion? Speak with your doctor or a certified dietician to develop an eating plan that fits your health goals and lifestyle. Dr. Mancella makes it clear that while intermittent fasting may have health benefits, it isn’t for everyone.
“If you are medically compromised in any way, [intermittent fasting] may not be for you. This is because our metabolism is not only affected by the foods we eat and times of day we are eating; our bodies are highly unique,” she said.
“[When beginning to fast] it is crucial to be mindful of your lifestyle, commitments, and activity level whenever we are starting something new so that you can cater it to fit your lifestyle.”
If you already have a method in place and are merely looking for a convenient way to track your fasting time, we recommend trying one of the three intermittent fasting apps we referenced earlier to see if it works for you.
Customer Reviews
Posted on Oct 13, 2019
Great app
Great app and great impact on my weight loss and better health! The fasting periods are reasonable with my combined work and school schedule.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Company Response from DoFasting
Dec 13, 2019
Dear Louis, Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience with our app and that is made a great impact on your weight loss and better health! Our team strives to make our app as much user-friendly as possible, so every customer can easily customize and change their fastings! If you need our assistance, useful tips or consultation on intermittent fasting - just write to us at hello@dofasting.com, our team will gladly assist you.
Helpful Review?
21 People Have Voted
Posted on Oct 28, 2019
This is a rip off and a scam. Don't waste your money. They won't refund you.
They claim they provide you with a custom fasting plan. You go thru and answer some questions and input your email address. They say you will get an email shortly with your custom report, then they have you pay $66 for a year's access to their app they have you download. The cheesy app just presents you with a list of various well-known fasting plans and you just pick the one that looks appealing to you. This is not custom selected for you based on your answers to the questions. Then the app is nothing more than a reminder timer to notify you the times of day you should and should not eat anything. Info posted on the app and facebook page is no different than any information you can find for free on thousands of websites just by googling the various fasting plans.
Less than 12 hours after signing up and paying for the app and discovering this is not what I was led to believe it would be, I emailed and asked them to kindly refund my money because it's not what I thought it was and I don't want it.
They canceled my membership but refuse to refund my $66. They then email me their no-refund policy, which was never presented to me during the purchase process from their facebook ad. This is a scam and a rip-off. Don't get screwed out of money like I did. Just Google intermittent fasting and you will fund some of the same info and more for free.
If they hadn't refunded me like I asked, and provided top-notch customer service to make an unhappy customer happy, I would have left a great review. But not only was the product not as described in the ad, they basically just replied to my email stating too bad so sad, you're not getting your money back. That is extremely bad customer service, on top of providing a bait and switch. This is fraud.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from DoFasting
Dec 13, 2019
Dear Laurie,
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear you had such a frustrating experience, but we really appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention. Our app offers a personalized meal and workout plans, created by our professional nutritionists and trainers, based on your quiz answers, easy to use fasting tracker, which allows you to chose different fasting options and adjust your fasting hours easily. In your profile, you can easily track your progress. 'Tips' section in the app provides you with various articles on how to adopt a healthy lifestyle and intermittent fasting. Also, our specialists are ready for consultation 24/7. Meals database is being updated every week. A refund is always issued if the product was found faulty. Yet, we cannot issue a refund if you simply changed your mind or do not want our app.
Please see our refund's policy which is stated in our Terms & Conditions:
5.2.4. the Company follows a no refund policy, unless the product is proven to be not as described or faulty. In such cases, client must contact our customer support at hello@dofasting.com within 14 days upon purchase and provide detailed information proving Company's product fault (with visual proof attached). Once a refund is issued, Client no longer has the access to Company's product. All refunds are applied to the original method of payment. By purchasing from the Company's website, client agrees to this refund policy and relinquishes any rights to subject it to any questions, judgment or legal actions.
Our team strives to make our app as much innovative as possible and even more useful features are on the way. We truly hope you'll give our app another shot. If you need our assistance, useful tips or consultation on intermittent fasting - just write to us at hello@dofasting.com, our team will gladly assist you.
Helpful Review?
21 People Have Voted
Posted on Oct 19, 2019
Love the design!
Love the design! Also, it’s super simple to use. I’ve been trying to lose weight for years, so I sincerely hope that this will solve my problem. I’ve tried the fasting method where you skip breakfast and don’t eat after 8 pm and can already see the difference in a few days. My belly stopped bloating! I’m probably too optimistic about it, but who cares! Definitely recommend this app - not only does it do the job for me but it’s also super useful if you need recipes and want to work out on top of it.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Company Response from DoFasting
Dec 13, 2019
Dear Jimmy, Thank you for your review! We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with our app and that you find it easy to use and that you already see some changes in your body! If you need our consultation or useful tips on intermittent fasting - do not hesitate to get in touch with us at hello@dofasting.com.
Helpful Review?
17 People Have Voted
Posted on Oct 20, 2019
I definitely recommend this app.
I definitely recommend this app. It is very intuitive, easy to use and super helpful. It helps me keep track of my fasting habits and keeps me in check. I've been using it for about a month now and am already seeing amazing benefits. Awesome job and thanks to the creators. I am looking forward to what's more to come!
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Company Response from DoFasting
Dec 13, 2019
Dear Shelby, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a delightful review! We are so pleased to hear that you find our app intuitive, easy to use and helpful! Also, it is so nice to hear that our app keeps you on track! We believe that you'll reach your goals in no time! If you need our assistance or consultation - do not hesitate to drop us an email at hello@dofasting.com.
Helpful Review?
15 People Have Voted
Posted on Oct 22, 2019
The cost needs updated in this review
I'm not quite sure how the only three reviews are from this month, and not one noted the significant increase in cost. No longer $29.99 for lifetime access - it is anywhere from $2.50 per week to $1.25 per week depending on a 3-month, 6-month, or one-year subscription. In fact, lifetime access is no longer available. I'll be checking back to see if my review made it to published, and if not, I'll make sure the information is on the BBB website. It may be a great program, but there isn't enough information available for a savvy consumer to tell - especially not at the steep price tag.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from DoFasting
Dec 13, 2019
Dear Kit, Thank you for your review. We’re so sorry that your experience did not match your expectations. 29.99 USD is a price for a web-based fasting plan and it has lifetime access in it and you can use this web plan without any time limitations through your preferred browser. As it comes to our app - it has three subscription types - 3-month subscription for 33 USD; 6-month subscription for 46 USD and Yearly subscription for 66 USD. Usually, the year has 52 (+-1/2 days) weeks and if you chose a yearly subscription 66 USD, the estimated weekly price of the app would be 1.25 USD, as you mentioned, weekly price estimations depend on the subscription type. Every personalised plan in the app is created by our professional nutritionists and trainers, based on your initial answers, but you can adapt your plan to your convenience. You can choose several fasting types and change your fasting times easily. Also, the app gives you 24/7 support if you have any questions in regards to a new nutrition, workouts, and intermittent fasting. Our specialists are always ready for a consultation, to guide you through the intermittent fasting journey. Meal database is being updated every week and even more, features are on the way and we do hope you'll give us another chance to earn your trust. If you need our assistance, useful tips or consultation on intermittent fasting - just write to us at hello@dofasting.com, our team will gladly assist you.
Helpful Review?
12 People Have Voted
Posted on Oct 30, 2019
I really like this app so far
I really like the app so far; it offers so much more than any of the others I looked at, including weight tracking (hence the price tag). I started with the 16:8 plan and I love it! So far, I've lost a few pounds fasting and it's been super easy; this app makes it easier and kind of fun, too.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Company Response from DoFasting
Dec 13, 2019
Dear Tana, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We are so delighted to hear that you are enjoying our app! 16:8 is a perfect pick indeed! Also, your results are amazing and our team is cheering for you! We believe that you'll reach your goals in no time! If you need our help or consultation on intermittent fasting - just write to us at hello@dofasting.com, our team will gladly assist you.
Helpful Review?
12 People Have Voted
Posted on Nov 1, 2019
Fun and motivating
I have been struggling with my weight my entire life. When my doctor suggested I try intermittent fasting I searched for an app that could help. That's DoFasting. It may be a simple thing but I like that there is a countdown clock for fasting and eating periods. I've been using it for less than a week but I find it fun and motivating.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Company Response from DoFasting
Dec 13, 2019
Dear Marisa, Thank you for your review. We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community. We are so thrilled to hear that our app motivates to adopt a healthy lifestyle! We believe that you'll reach your goals in no time! If you need our assistance, useful tips or consultation on intermittent fasting - just write to us at hello@dofasting.com, our team will gladly assist you.
Helpful Review?
11 People Have Voted
Posted on May 8, 2020
Unauthorized charges and impossible to cancel or get a refund
Last November I was charged twice by DoFasting. I attempted to resolve the issue and they continuously replied that I signed up for a six-month subscription. That response didn't resolve the issue of the double charge. I asked to cancel the subscription with no response. I had to contact iTunes to have the charge refunded. Six months later, same issue. I was charged for this subscription even though I didn't renew and requested a cancellation. I send an email and I got the very same response as six months ago. This app is predatory.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from DoFasting
May 12, 2020
Dear Maria,
Thank you for the feedback and we are sorry our service was not of the quality you expected.
Could you please contact us again at hello@dofasting.com and explain the issue? Our team will solve it as soon as possible.
Sorry for the inconvenience!
Helpful Review?
11 People Have Voted
Posted on Dec 23, 2019
Update
They continue to be "gutted" by negative reviews! But do nothing about it. Refund our MONEY! You don't give customers what you claim. You are the bottom of the pit of slimy companies that don't have consequences for your actions. Please don't give them your money!
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from DoFasting
Dec 26, 2019
Dear Renée,
We apologize that our service did not satisfy your expectations.
A full refund can be issued if the product found faulty. Yet, we cannot provide a refund if you simply changed your mind or don't want the app.
Unfortunately, in this situation, we are not able to provide you with a refund.
Please see our refund's policy which is stated in our Terms & Conditions:
5.2.4. the Company follows a no refund policy, unless the product is proven to be not as described or faulty. In such cases, client must contact our customer support at hello@dofasting.com within 14 days upon purchase and provide detailed information proving Company's product fault (with visual proof attached). Once a refund is issued, Client no longer has the access to Company's product. All refunds are applied to the original method of payment. By purchasing from the Company's website, client agrees to this refund policy and relinquishes any rights to subject it to any questions, judgment or legal actions.
Our team strives to make our app as much innovative as possible and even more useful features are on the way. We truly hope you'll give our app another opportunity.
Helpful Review?
10 People Have Voted
Posted on Oct 30, 2019
Very basic
I had been doing intermittent fasting for 6 months, just by Google info for free with great results, but wanted to boost my results. I downloaded the DoFasting app, paid the fee, and quickly realized it’s basically just a timer. Waste of money!
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from DoFasting
Dec 13, 2019
Dear Jacl, We always aim to deliver a great experience. We are gutted when we miss the mark! Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We will use the feedback to make us better. Our app offers a personalized meal and workout plans, created by our professional nutritionists and trainers, based on your quiz answers, easy to use fasting tracker, which allows you to chose different fasting options and adjust your fasting hours easily. In your profile, you can easily track your progress. 'Tips' section in the app provides you with various articles on how to adopt a healthy lifestyle and intermittent fasting. Also, our specialists are ready for consultation 24/7. Meals database is being updated every week. Our team strives to make our app as much innovative as possible and we can promise you that even more features are on the way! If you need our consultation or useful tips on intermittent fasting - do not hesitate to get in touch with us at hello@dofasting.com - our specialists will gladly accompany your inquiry.
Helpful Review?
9 People Have Voted
Posted on Nov 28, 2019
Scam...horrible customer service
Please do not fall for this scam like I did! Just like you I was looking for a way to lose weight and fasting is a great way to do it. Please don’t use this app or company, start looking somewhere else.
The app itself is just ok. The recipes are great, but the app does not function as it should and is very frustrating to use. The fasting timer is very basic, honestly, you can use the clock on your phone and don’t have to pay someone to tell you when your time is up and that is all they do. Talking about paying, I chose the option to pay weekly for $1.25 to use the app and was charged for a year subscription. You don’t know this until the charges go through your accounts. When I reached out to the customer service, I truly found out how horrid this company is and that is a SCAM! I received an email back from Luke who had copied and pasted their "refund policy" and he basically said you are out of luck. He didn’t even ask why I was unhappy with the app, wouldn’t you want to know why someone is canceling a subscription? I advise that I was happy to pay for the time I used but had not authorized them to take a full year’s subscription and wanted the difference refunded. Again, he responded with copying and pasting their refund policy and didn’t offer any solution or answer to why they took one year’s subscription verse the weekly like I approved. I asked a 3rd time and have not received a response yet.
So basically, they withdrew money I didn’t authorize and said what you are going do about it. This app/company is a scam, please do not give them access to your bank account. The customer service is horrible!
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from DoFasting
Dec 16, 2019
Dear Dale,
We are so sorry to hear that. We’re normally known for our exceptional attention to detail, and we regret that we missed the mark. We offer three subscription types: 3-month subscription, which costs 33$; 6-month subscription for 46$; Yearly subscription, which costs 66$. Usually, the year has 52 (+-1/2 days) weeks and if you chose a yearly subscription 66 USD, the estimated weekly price of the app would be 1.25 USD. Yet, the whole amount is taken from the account for a whole year subscription. Every personalized plan in the app is created by our professional nutritionists and trainers, based on your initial answers, but you can adapt your plan to your convenience. You can choose several fasting types and change your fasting times easily. Also, the app gives you 24/7 support if you have any questions in regards to a new nutrition, workouts, and intermittent fasting. Our specialists are always ready for a consultation, to guide you through the intermittent fasting journey. Meal database is being updated every week and even more, features are on the way and we do hope you'll give us another chance to earn your trust. If you have any questions or need our consultation - do not hesitate to get in touch with us at hello@dofasting.com.
Helpful Review?
9 People Have Voted
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