# Daily Fast vs Empty

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Daily Fast at 88% against Empty's 0%. Daily Fast also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Empty's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Fast sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Empty sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Daily Fast holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Fast has 3.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Daily Fast's written reviews are positive against 0% of Empty's.

Daily Fast ships an update every 5 months, Empty every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Fast | Empty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-fast/id1173229130/reviews)** | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty-intermittent-fasting/id1623174687/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Travis Ma](https://appshunter.io/developer/995816824) | [MGP DIGITAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268665472) |

## What reviewers say

### Daily Fast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-fast/id1173229130)

This app provides simple intermittent fasting alerts without ads or sign-up. It focuses solely on delivering timely notifications for your fasting periods, making it easy to manage your intermittent fasting routine.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, No sign-up required, Intermittent fasting alerts, 100% free to use, Focuses on fasting periods

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2 Cups of Coffee | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3 Cups of Coffee | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, effective
- 👍 Perfect in its simplicity and practicality
- 👍 No nonsense app
- 👍 Fantastic, no frills
- 👍 Clean and clutter-free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Needs audible alert for eating/fasting windows
- 🐛 Countdown timer doesn't work
- 🐛 Notifications are spotty
- 🐛 Can't change times without restarting

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown timer issues
- Notification problems
- Time adjustment issues

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch complication
- Home screen widget
- Ability to log notes/weight
- More customization options for fasting times


### Empty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty-intermittent-fasting/id1623174687)

This app helps users achieve weight loss goals and improve metabolic health through intermittent fasting. It offers personalized fasting plans, progress tracking, and educational content to support a healthy lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Fasting timer with progress monitoring, Customizable fasting plans, Weight and water intake tracking, Body status and metabolic insights, Daily educational content, Health app integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Access | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Access | $26.49 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months Access | $45.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Fast free?

Daily Fast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Empty free?

Empty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Daily Fast or Empty?

Daily Fast is rated higher. Daily Fast averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Empty averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Daily Fast or Empty have ads?

Empty shows ads; Daily Fast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Daily Fast or Empty?

Daily Fast ships an update every 5 months, and Empty every 10 days. Most recently, Daily Fast was updated on October 16, 2026 and Empty on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*