Find answers, guides and tips for getting the most out of Zielfit
First steps & setup
Set your goals
Log meals & macros
Photo scan & chat
Quick food logging
Steps & stride length
Monitor progress
Stay hydrated
Log workouts
Customize the app
CSV & analytics
Pro features
Zielfit is available for free on the Google Play Store for Android devices.
The onboarding wizard guides you through profile setup:
You can update these settings anytime via Profile > Settings > Energy Calculator.
Zielfit supports 14 languages including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Japanese, Hindi and Romanian.
Navigation: Profile > Settings > Language
The app automatically detects your device language, but you can manually change it in the language settings.
Yes! Zielfit offers a 100% free version with these features:
Premium features include unlimited AI photo scans, AI chat assistant, unlimited custom foods, supplement tracker, body measurements, data export, and ad-free experience.
Navigation: Profile > Settings > Unit System
You can switch between metric (kg, cm) and imperial (lbs, ft/in) units. The app will automatically convert all your existing data to the new unit system.
Navigation: Profile > Settings > Energy Calculator
Zielfit offers two calculation methods:
Navigation: Profile > Settings > Energy Calculator > Step-by-Step Calculator
The detailed calculator considers:
The calculator shows your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), Activity Calories, Training Calories, Food Thermic Effect, and Final Daily Goal.
Navigation: Profile > Settings > Energy Values
All your saved calculations are stored in the Energy Values screen. Here you can:
Switching your active calorie goal is just one tap - perfect for different phases of your fitness journey!
Zielfit automatically tracks all macronutrients for every food you log. Your macro goals are set during calorie calculation:
Your Home screen shows a visual breakdown of your daily macro intake with progress rings.
Navigation: Home > Add Food
In the Add Food screen, you have multiple options:
The Add Food screen has 4 tabs to help you find foods quickly:
You can sort foods by tapping the sort buttons at the top of the food list:
Tap again to reverse the sort order.
Navigation: Add Food > Tap "New" button
Enter the food details:
Free users: 1 custom food | Premium: Unlimited custom foods
When viewing a food item, tap the heart icon to add it to your favorites. Favorited foods appear in the "Favorites" tab for quick access. Tap the heart again to remove from favorites.
When you select a food, a dialog appears where you can:
Navigation: Add Food > Camera Icon (top left)
The AI Photo Scan lets you photograph your meal and automatically detect the food:
Free users: 1 photo scan | Premium: Unlimited scans
Navigation: Bottom Navigation > AI Icon (center)
The AI Chat Assistant is your personal nutrition coach (Premium feature):
The AI understands context and can help with meal planning, macros, recipes, and general nutrition advice.
Yes! In the AI Chat screen:
Voice input requires microphone permission and works in all supported languages.
The barcode scanner is the fastest way to log packaged foods:
It takes just 2-3 seconds to log a food item!
If a product isn't in our database, you can:
Our database is constantly growing with millions of products worldwide.
The barcode scanner requires an internet connection to look up products in our database. However, products you've scanned before are cached locally, so you can re-scan those even offline. For full functionality, we recommend having a data or WiFi connection.
Our barcode database covers products from all major regions including USA, Europe, UK, Australia, Canada, and many more. We have millions of products and the database is continuously updated. Regional and local products may vary in availability, but you can always add them manually.
Logging your weight is simple:
We recommend weighing yourself at the same time each day for consistency.
For best results, we recommend:
Weight naturally fluctuates 1-3 lbs daily due to water retention, food, and other factors. Focus on the overall trend, not daily changes.
Yes! Zielfit provides beautiful charts showing your weight trend over time. You can view your progress by week, month, or year. The chart shows your actual measurements plus a trend line to help you see the bigger picture. This makes it easy to track your progress toward your goal weight.
Zielfit integrates with Health Connect on Android, which allows data sync from compatible smart scales and fitness devices. If your scale connects to Health Connect, your weight entries can automatically sync to Zielfit. Check your scale's app settings for Health Connect integration.
Navigation: Profile > Settings > Step Goal
In the Step Goal screen you can:
Your progress is shown on the Home screen with a visual ring that fills as you reach your goal.
Navigation: Profile > Settings > Step Goal > Stride Length
Stride length is used to calculate the distance you've walked:
Accurate stride length = accurate distance and calorie burn calculations!
Zielfit's built-in pedometer uses your phone's hardware step sensor:
Step counts may vary between apps due to:
For best accuracy, carry your phone in your pocket and enable Health Connect to sync with your fitness tracker.
Navigation: Home > Water Card
Tap the water card on your Home screen to:
Navigation: Profile > Settings > Water Settings
In Water Settings you can:
The recommended water intake varies based on:
Zielfit calculates a personalized recommendation based on your profile data.
Navigation: Home > Training Card > Add Training
To log a workout:
Calorie burn is estimated using:
These are estimates - actual calorie burn varies based on individual factors.
Navigation: Home > Training Card
Tap the Training card to see all your logged workouts for the day. The card shows your total training time and calories burned. You can delete entries by swiping or tapping the delete option.
Yes! Zielfit supports Health Connect integration, which allows syncing with popular fitness trackers and apps like Samsung Health, Fitbit, Garmin, and more. Enable Health Connect in your Zielfit settings and grant the necessary permissions to sync your workouts automatically.
Navigation: Profile > Settings
Available settings include:
Navigation: Profile > Settings > Homescreen Customization
You can show or hide different cards on your Home screen:
Toggle each card on or off based on what you want to track.
Navigation: Profile > Settings > Dark Mode toggle
Toggle the switch to enable or disable dark mode. The app saves your preference and applies it across all screens.
Navigation: Profile > Settings > Milestones & Trophies
Zielfit tracks your achievements and awards trophies for milestones like:
Navigation: Profile > Settings > Data Export (Premium feature)
Perfect for sharing with coaches, nutritionists, or for your own analysis!
The CSV export includes comprehensive data:
The CSV format opens in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app.
The Analytics feature (available at zielfit.com/csv/) lets you:
Yes! Your data is yours. When you export a CSV file, it's saved locally on your device. The web analytics tool processes your data entirely in your browser - no data is sent to our servers. You control who sees your health data at all times.
