Comparison

Fasting Recipes vs Cafe Zen

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

Head to head
About

Fasting Recipes

Discover over 120 low-calorie recipes designed to complement various fasting methods. Easily track nutritional information, generate shopping lists, and save your favorite meals. Unlock all recipes and features with a premium upgrade.

Highlights
  • Over 120 low-calorie recipes
  • Macro nutrient and calorie information
  • Recipe search by name or ingredients
  • Shopping list generation
  • Save favorite recipes
  • Adjust serving sizes
  • Add nutritional info to Apple Health
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The secret to successful weight loss and long term maintenance has long since been sought by millions of people around the world, and we'll try anything to drop a few pounds if someone claims to have lost weight using a 'new method'. In truth, different things work for everyone, but wouldn't you like to lose weight and improve your general health and well-being with very little effort? The secret……………. is fasting. There is 5:2 , 16:8, Intermittent, Alternative day.. the list goes on to choose how you want to fast, so now you know the secret, you have picked your method the final thing everyone asks is what do I cook ? With this app that secret is also answered ! Top Features are :- - Over 120 tried and tested low calorie recipes with 10 for free to get you going. (A cup of coffee priced purchase to unlock them all and remove ads!) - Macro nutrients and calorie information for each recipe. - Easy to search recipe categories. - Full shopping list generation with export (* Premium feature) with ability to add your own personal items - Search recipes by name or ingredients to make use of things you have at home. - Easy to follow recipe methods that you can cross off as you go along. - Save your favourite recipes. - Increase the number of servings simply by hitting - or + - Add nutritional information to Apple Health at the touch of a button to quickly track your day. Optional additional features for subscribers:- - All recipes - Adjust the ingredient amounts and get new calories and macros for that recipe so that you can hit your targets without having to enter details into a 3rd party app. - Add recipes to the shopping list and see items by recipe or ingredient totals to make your grocery shopping a breeze! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS The Lean Cook is free to download and use. Should you choose to upgrade to The Lean Cook Premium, we offer four auto-renewing subscription options: £0.99 / $0.99- per month £9.99 / $9.99 per year Payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at http://fastingsecret.fenlandersoftware.com/privacy/

About

Cafe Zen

Features
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Say goodbye to long wait times and complicated ordering. Our streamlined iOS app is designed to make food ordering a breeze. Browse diverse menus, view vivid food imagery, and make informed choices with detailed descriptions. Place your order in just a few taps and stay updated with real-time tracking notifications. Our robust payment gateway ensures your transactions are smooth and secure. Whether you’re ordering for one or feeding a group, our app is built to deliver satisfaction — quickly and deliciously. Download now and upgrade the way you order food.

Screenshots

Fasting Recipes4 screens
Cafe Zen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cafe Zen at none against Fasting Recipes's 2. Fasting Recipes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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. Fasting Recipes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Cafe Zen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fasting Recipes ships an update every 2 months, Cafe Zen every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Fasting Recipes versus Cafe Zen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFasting RecipesCafe Zen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB112 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFenlander Software Solutions LtdAshraf Naveed

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fasting Recipes

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Subscription$0.991 Month
  • 12 Month Subscription$10.991 Year
None

Cafe Zen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fasting Recipes free?
Fasting Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cafe Zen free?
Cafe Zen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fasting Recipes or Cafe Zen have ads?
Neither Fasting Recipes nor Cafe Zen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fasting Recipes or Cafe Zen?
Fasting Recipes ships an update every 2 months, and Cafe Zen every 11 months. Most recently, Fasting Recipes was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cafe Zen on November 3, 2026.

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