PrayerFast: Fast & Reflect
Christian Fasting Guide
About
This app provides daily fasting guidance tailored to various Christian traditions, including scripture, saint quotes, and meal ideas. It features a reflection journal, prayer mode, and home screen widget for a comprehensive fasting experience.
What's New in PrayerFast
1.2.0
September 25, 2026
This update rebuilds PrayerFast around one question: what does today ask of you? • A new Today page: the day's name, what's allowed and what's set aside, and where you are in the season, in colors that follow the Church's year. Tomorrow and the next fast are always in view. • Reminders each morning in your own tradition, and quiet on days the Church is quiet. • A new Calendar and journal: see the seasons and feasts, and write or edit a reflection for any day. • A new weekly review of your reflections. • Free small and Lock Screen widgets for today's fast. • Faster to open, and your calendar works offline. • Roman Catholic fasting days now follow canon law, and Old Calendar Orthodox dates are corrected. • Larger text, VoiceOver and dark mode support throughout.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
PrayerFast Pro — Weekly
Unlock Prayer Mode, Saint quotes, fasting meal ideas.
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FAQ
What traditions does PrayerFast support?
PrayerFast supports a wide range of liturgical Christian traditions, including Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Coptic, Ethiopian, Maronite, Chaldean, Armenian Apostolic, Syriac, and Assyrian. It provides specific fasting calendars and guidance for each.
How does PrayerFast help with daily fasting?
Each day, PrayerFast displays the correct fasting rule for your tradition, calculated based on your specific liturgical calendar. This includes guidance on strict fasts, permitted foods, and feast days, eliminating the need for guesswork.
Can I track my fasting progress with PrayerFast?
Yes, PrayerFast includes a daily reflection journal where you can log your fasting adherence, emotional state, and personal thoughts. You can also track your reflection streak to build a daily spiritual discipline.
What is Prayer Mode in PrayerFast?
Prayer Mode offers a contemplative, distraction-free interface inspired by newspaper typography. It strips away unnecessary elements, focusing solely on the day's fast, scripture, saints, and your reflection for a more peaceful experience.
Does PrayerFast offer meal suggestions?
Yes, PrayerFast provides fasting-appropriate meal ideas that are specific to your tradition and the day's fasting level. Recipes range from Greek lentil soup to Ethiopian injera, all respecting the rules of your tradition.
What are the features of PrayerFast Pro?
PrayerFast Pro unlocks weekly saint reflections from your tradition, fasting-appropriate meal inspiration, and the contemplative Prayer Mode interface. These features are available through weekly or annual subscriptions.
How often is PrayerFast updated?
The app was last updated on August 11, 2026, with version 1.1.9. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.
What is the price of PrayerFast?
PrayerFast is free to download and use, offering core features like the fasting calendar and daily reflections. An optional subscription, PrayerFast Pro, provides additional features for $0.99 weekly or $9.99 annually.
