Comparison

Window vs Mend

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Window

This app helps you adopt an intermittent fasting lifestyle with science-based guidance and personalized recommendations. Track your fasting and eating periods, monitor weight loss goals, and stay hydrated. Access expert insights and challenges to build healthier habits.

Highlights
  • Fasting timer
  • Weight journal
  • Water tracker
  • Personalized fasting programs
  • Meal plans
  • Healthy challenges
Features
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Take the step towards a healthier you with Window, your in-hand intermittent fasting companion. We use a science-based approach, guided by experts, and offer personalized recommendations suited to you and your lifestyle! Intermittent fasting is a popular eating pattern that can help you lose weight and feel healthier. Window will help you do it confidently – the right way. Track your fasting and eating, set weight loss goals and monitor them, track your water consumption, and get healthy insights from nutritionists. Window has everything you need (and more) to create a healthier lifestyle! ** What you will get as a FREE Window user ** • Fasting timer – Track your fasting and eating periods. • Timely reminders – Get notifications when your fasting windows close or open. • Weight journal – Set your weight goal, and monitor the progress. • Water tracker – Control your hydration level. • Healthy blog – Learn from leading nutritionists, and get insights on health, eating, and body – and how they all relate. • Syncs with your Apple Watch. • Syncs with Apple Health. ** Join Window PREMIUM to access: ** • Personalized fasting program. • All intermittent fasting plans – Switch between fasting plans to meet your current needs. • Your individual meal plan – Get nutritionists’ recommendations of what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. • Personal statistics – Track your own statistics like weight, water intake, and more. • Healthy challenges – Build new habits, like consuming less sugar, with small tasks. • Nutrition and mood tracker – Understand how fasting influences your body and mind. Whether you want to improve your eating habits or lose a little weight, we will help you stay on track and provide all of the support and guidance you may need. * SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase or by contacting Customer Support. Window is intended to be a tool to track intermittent fasting and is not a medical or healthcare service. The content within Window is for informational purposes only. You should consult with a medical professional before starting intermittent fasting or any other weight loss program, especially if you are pregnant or suffer from a medical condition. Happy tracking! Icons powered by icons8.com ThrivePort, LLC is a part of the Apalon family of brands. See more at Apalon.com. By using Window you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy: http://www.thriveport.com/privacypolicy/ EULA: http://www.thriveport.com/eula/ AdChoices: http://www.thriveport.com/privacypolicy/#4 California Privacy Notice: http://www.thriveport.com/privacypolicy/index.html#h

About

Mend

Features
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Mend is the simplest way to track your intermittent fast. draining your wallet every month. FASTING PROTOCOLS • 12:12 — Beginner friendly • 16:8 — Most popular • 18:6 — Intermediate • 20:4 — Advanced • OMAD — One meal a day • Custom — Set your own hours (Pro) ALWAYS ON The timer keeps running in the background. Kill the app, restart your phone — Mend picks up exactly where you left off. LOCK SCREEN & HOME SCREEN Live Activities keep your countdown on the lock screen while you fast. The home screen widget shows your progress at a glance. MEND PRO — $3.99, ONE TIME Unlock the full experience with a single purchase. No subscription. Ever. • Full fasting history — last 30 fasts • Detailed stats and streaks • Custom fasting protocols Your body heals itself when you give it space to rest. Mend helps you track that time.

Screenshots

Window4 screens
Mend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mend at every 6 days against Window's monthly. Window's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Window sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per year and Mend sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Window ships an update monthly, Mend every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Window versus Mend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindowMend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.Ryan Roberts

Bugs and requests

Window

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Fasting times not accurately recorded
  • Data loss and reset issues
  • Subscription management problems
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit fasting/eating times
  • Integration with fitness trackers
  • More detailed data analysis and reporting
  • Customizable fasting plans and reminders
  • Better support for longer fasting periods

Mend

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Window

Subscriptions16
  • Window Premium (1 Year)1 Year trial$0.491 Year
  • Window Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Window Pro Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 13 more
  • Window Premium (1 Year)$11.991 Year
  • Window Premium (1 Month)$14.991 Month
  • Window Premium (3 Months)3 variants$19.993 Months
  • Window Premium (1 Year)$24.991 Year
  • Window Premium (1 Year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Window Premium (1 Year)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Window Premium (1 Year)14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Window Premium (1 Year)7 Days trial$54.991 Year
  • Window Premium (1 Year)2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Window Premium (1 Year)$69.991 Year
  • Window Premium (1 Year)$79.991 Year
  • Window Premium (1 Year)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Window Premium (1 Year)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Mend

One-time1
  • Mend Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Window free?
Window is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mend free?
Mend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Window or Mend have ads?
Neither Window nor Mend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Window or Mend?
Window ships an update monthly, and Mend every 6 days. Most recently, Window was updated on October 19, 2026 and Mend on October 1, 2026.

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