Lamplit vs Simple
The Simple alternative with straight billing and a real free tier
Simple's Avo coach is genuinely likable — supportive, chatty, always there. The problem is everything around it: quiz-funnel pricing that varies by user, a BBB 'F' rating with unanswered complaints, and 1.5 stars on PissedConsumer for billing. Here's a platform that competes on product instead.
Facts on this page last verified August 15, 2026. Competitor products change — if something here is out of date, we want to know.
Why people look for a Simple alternative
Nobody knows the price: reviewers flag the lack of price transparency — the website publishes none, users report around $29.99/month, and the web quiz sets each person's offer.
The billing record: a BBB rating of F (28 complaints, 27 unanswered), recurring 'charged monthly and I have no idea what this is' reports, and refunds routed through Simple's own 30-day web flow rather than the app stores.
One fixed fasting plan free — customization is paid.
The most aggressive privacy label in the fasting category: purchases, location, contact info and identifiers 'used to track you', with health-quiz data collected on the web before you ever buy.
Lamplit vs Simple at a glance
| Feature | Lamplit | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99–$14.99/mo | ~$29.99/mo (varies) |
| Free tier | Generous — all tracking, journal & community | One fixed plan |
| Guided journaling prompts | Included | Not included |
| Mood tracking | Included | Not included |
| Health domains tracked | 9 domains + journal & mood | Nutrition + fasting |
| Wearable sync (Apple Health / Health Connect) | Pro plan | Limited |
| AI coach | Pro & Max plans | Included |
| AI cites peer-reviewed research | Included | Not included |
| Cross-domain insights (sleep × mood × training) | Included | Not included |
| In-app community | Included | Not included |
| Verified experts | Included | Not included |
| Guided training sessions & plans | Included | Limited |
| Web app | Included | Not included |
| Apple Watch & Wear OS apps | Included | Not included |
| EU data hosting | Included | Not published |
| No ads on any plan | Included | No ads, heavy upselling |
Where Lamplit takes a different approach
App-store billing, listed prices
Lamplit sells through Apple, Google and Stripe at listed prices — cancel in your store's subscription settings like any normal app. No web quiz, no per-user pricing, no retention maze.
Coaching with sources
Avo chats well but shows no research. Lamplit's Genie answers with citations from peer-reviewed studies — and on Max, you can talk to it by voice.
A real free tier
Journal, mood, all nine health domains including the fasting timer with stage tracking, and the community — free indefinitely, with no countdown clock.
Weight loss vs healthspan
Simple optimizes for the scale. Lamplit tracks the systems around it — sleep, stress, training, cycle — because sustainable change shows up as a whole-life pattern, not a single number.
Who Simple is genuinely best for
- You want a supportive AI chat companion for weight loss above all
- Daily check-in nudges keep you on track
- Food-quality feedback (not gram counting) suits you
- You read checkout screens carefully and don't mind funnel pricing
Who Lamplit is best for
- You want listed prices and store-managed billing
- You want fasting with stages plus sleep, training and mood context
- You want AI advice that cites research
- You want a free tier that stays usable indefinitely
Other Simple alternatives worth considering
Zero
The category's best dedicated timer and fasting education.
Fastic
Gamified fasting from Berlin with recipes and challenges.
BodyFast
Weekly coach-prescribed fasting plans.
Switching from Simple
If you're leaving Simple, cancel where you bought: web-quiz purchases go through Simple's support flow (do it before renewal — refunds are limited to 30 days), app-store purchases cancel in your store's subscription settings. Then set your fasting protocol in Lamplit and keep the habit — reminders and stage tracking included, free.
Frequently asked questions
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The best comparison is a week of real use
Lamplit's free plan includes journaling, mood tracking, all nine health domains, and the community — no credit card, no trial countdown.
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