FAQ
The questions that come up first.
The basics
What is Tamaid?
A food, weight and fasting tracker for iPhone. You log what you eat, set a calorie target and follow your weight against a goal.
When can I get it?
It's in beta and not on the App Store yet. There's no launch date to share.
How much will it cost?
That hasn't been decided yet. The terms say optional paid features may be added in future, and that any price will be shown before you buy.
Which phones does it work on?
iPhones running iOS 17 or later. There's no Android version at the moment.
Do I need an account?
No. There's no sign-up. Your diary is stored on your phone.
Logging food
Does it work offline?
Logging, searching the built-in food lists and describing a meal all work without a connection. Barcode lookups and live results from Open Food Facts need one.
Where does the food data come from?
Live results and packaged products come from Open Food Facts, a free database built by volunteers. Generic foods come from McCance and Widdowson's CoFID for the UK, USDA FoodData Central for the US, the Canadian Nutrient File and the Australian Food Composition Database.
Is the nutrition data always right?
No. Open Food Facts is made by its community, so entries can be incomplete or out of date, and everything Tamaid shows is an estimate. Check the packaging when it matters.
What does “describe your meal” do?
You type what you ate in plain words, like “two slices of toast with butter and a pint of milk”. Tamaid splits it into foods and portions, which you can adjust before saving. It knows UK food names best for now.
Which countries are covered?
The built-in food lists cover the UK, the US, Canada and Australia. You choose which country's foods to search in Settings.
Targets, weight and fasting
How's my calorie target worked out?
From the details you enter, using the Mifflin-St Jeor formula. It's a rough estimate, not medical advice, and you can change it whenever you like.
Can I hide the numbers?
Yes. Food diary only mode hides targets and weight tracking, and you can switch the water tracker off too.
Can I weigh in more than once a day?
Yes, as often as you like.
Is the fasting timer safe?
Tamaid keeps fasting goals between 8 and 24 hours and doesn't hand out streak badges. Fasting isn't right for everyone, so talk to a doctor first if you're pregnant, breastfeeding or have diabetes.
Is Tamaid for under 18s?
No. It's meant for adults, 18 and over.
Your data
Where's my data stored?
On your phone. If you turn on iCloud sync, a copy is kept in your own iCloud Drive. Tamaid has no server that stores your tracking data.
Does it connect to Apple Health?
Only if you choose. It can read steps, workouts and weight, and write the food you log. You can change that at any time in the Health app.
Does it work with Strava or Garmin?
Not directly. Workouts that reach Apple Health can count, and you choose which apps and devices are used.
Can I move to a new phone or export my data?
Yes. You can back up and restore, sync through your own iCloud, or export to Excel.
Does Tamaid show ads or track me?
No. It has no advertising or analytics and doesn't sell your tracking data. The privacy policy has the details.