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Weight-Loss App Trust Questions
A question list for reviewing whether a weight-loss app is transparent enough for sensitive health and habit data.
Trust questions
- Does the app explain what it tracks and what it does not track?
- Can you find subscription, cancellation, restore, and refund paths?
- Does it avoid fixed price claims when platform prices are localized?
- Does it explain account deletion separately from subscription cancellation?
- Does the privacy policy address sensitive health, fitness, weight, and usage data?
- Does the app avoid clinical-result claims and extreme body-change language?
Thinner examples
Thinner's factsheet says it uses manual logging, not Apple Health or sensors, and does not log calories or macros.
Thinner's support page says Apple manages subscriptions and account deletion does not cancel an active Apple subscription.
Sources
- Support and FAQThinner
- Privacy PolicyThinner
- Subscriptions and BillingApple Support
- Healthy Weight ControlNIH News in Health
- About Healthy Weight and GrowthCDC
- Current Dietary GuidelinesHHS and USDA
FAQ
Why ask trust questions before using a weight-loss app?
Weight, health, habits, and subscriptions are sensitive. Clear boundaries make the app easier to evaluate.
Where should Thinner subscription questions go?
Use Thinner support for app questions and Apple Support for App Store billing and subscription management.
Does Thinner use automatic health tracking?
The factsheet says Thinner uses manual logging and does not use sensors or Apple Health.