Independent editorial · Established methodology · Reader-funded
Independent evaluations of the software people use to track what they eat.
Independent.fit is an editorial publication covering calorie and nutrition tracking applications. Each title is evaluated against a documented 100-point rubric, tested under controlled conditions, and reviewed without sponsorship, affiliate compensation, or developer-supplied access.
The rubric
A 100-point evaluation rubric, published in full.
Every review and comparison is conducted against the same six weighted criteria. The rubric is publicly documented, formally versioned, and any revision is recorded with its effective date.
Read the full methodology →- Accuracy25%
- Database breadth20%
- Logging speed20%
- Macro & micronutrients15%
- Day-to-day UX10%
- Value for money10%
Editorial sections
Comparisons
Comparative analyses
Side-by-side examinations of applications under common consideration, evaluated criterion by criterion. Conclusions are stated explicitly and supported by the underlying measurements.
Articles
Editorial articles
Writing on nutrition database integrity, evaluation methodology, the behavioural effects of self-tracking, industry developments, and observations between full review cycles.
Editorial independence
No sponsorship. No affiliate compensation. No paid placement.
Independent.fit does not accept sponsorship, affiliate commissions, or paid placement in any form. Review units provided by developers are declined as a matter of policy; every application covered is acquired at retail price through the relevant distribution channel.
Methodology revisions are published with their effective date. Material errors are corrected in place, with a dated note and the original text preserved. The complete policy is set out in the independence policy.