Comparison

Voice in a Can vs FastTrack Timer

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

Head to head
About

Voice in a Can

Control your smart home devices, ask questions, manage lists, and set timers using Alexa on your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. Enjoy hands-free voice commands without needing to say "Alexa."

Highlights
  • Alexa voice control
  • Smart home device management
  • Shopping list management
  • Timer and alarm setting
  • Siri Shortcut integration
  • Watch complication support
  • Automatic listening on launch
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The app is now free. You can thank me (the creator of the app) using an optional in-app purchase under Settings, which does not change the behavior of the app. An Apple Watch (standalone, no phone required), iPhone and iPad app for using Alexa. Control your home devices, ask general questions, add and remove items to your shopping list and set timers etc. It is an Alexa implementation. On your wrist. There are nine things you should know before getting this app: 1. The Series 4 watch and newer are supported; 2. Your phone controls installation of the app to the watch, not the app. Put your watch on a charger to speed up install time; 3. Not all audio content can be supported. Amazon don't allow third-party apps such as this app to play music, audio books or some daily-news content, make announcements or drop-in; 4. You can use a Siri Shortcut to launch the app and start speaking, just by raising your wrist on Apple Watch. See the support page on how to configure; 5. All watch complication types are supported, including those really weird ones. Also you can change the complication icon under Settings; 6. The watch app can listen automatically on launch. There is an option under settings to do the same thing on the iPhone; 7. If the weather or time are wrong, ensure you've enabled Location access in the Alexa app to the "Voice in a Can" device, and that you have granted Location permissions to the app on your phone; 8. You don't have to say "Alexa" ... just speak your command when the app is listening; 9. You can change the language that you speak and hear responses in, under "Settings" on the watch and phone. Only languages supported by Alexa are supported. The language should be set automatically. If you have questions or any support issues please don't hesitate to email damian@voiceinacan.com ... you should get a response within 24 hours, and often in minutes. This app was not created or endorsed by Amazon. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates The EULA is here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FastTrack Timer

Features
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FastTrack Timer — Fasting Timer & Tracker Take the guesswork out of intermittent fasting. FastTrack keeps your fasting window, your eating window, and your streak all in one clean, glanceable timer — with Live Activities, widgets, and reminders that keep you on track without opening the app. Fast With a Plan • Choose from popular protocols (16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD, and more) or build your own custom schedule • One-tap Quick Start using your last protocol • Pause and resume anytime without losing progress See Exactly Where You Are • A live progress ring shows your current fasting stage — from early fat-burning through ketosis and autophagy • Body Stage Alerts notify you the moment you cross into a new stage • Track your eating window right alongside your fast, with a reminder before it closes Stay On Track, Automatically • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support — watch your fast count down without unlocking your phone • Home Screen widgets for your fast, your streak, alarms, and custom timers • A smart alarm fires the moment your fast is complete Build the Habit • Daily streaks and a weekly consistency view • Full fasting history with trends over time • Milestone notifications to celebrate your streaks More Than a Fasting Timer • A built-in alarm clock, right alongside your fasting schedule • Custom timers for anything else you need to track • iCloud sync keeps your alarms, timers, and history up to date across all your devices • Personalize your Home Screen icon with Ocean, Berry, and Midnight themes Simple, focused, and built to fit into your day — download FastTrack and start your next fast in seconds.

Screenshots

Voice in a Can4 screens
FastTrack Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FastTrack Timer at every 2 days against Voice in a Can's every 2 months. Voice in a Can's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Voice in a Can sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and FastTrack Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice in a Can ships an update every 2 months, FastTrack Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Voice in a Can versus FastTrack Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice in a CanFastTrack Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (218 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings218 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtadoreMichael Surratt

Bugs and requests

Voice in a Can

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App freezes or crashes on launch
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS/watchOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to control music playback
  • Improved Apple Watch app design
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Expanded Alexa functionality

FastTrack Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Voice in a Can

One-time5
  • Tiny thanks$0.99
  • Small thanks$1.99
  • Thanks$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Big thanks$4.99
  • Massive Thanks$9.99
1 purchases

FastTrack Timer

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$4.99

Questions

Is Voice in a Can free?
Voice in a Can is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FastTrack Timer free?
FastTrack Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Voice in a Can or FastTrack Timer have ads?
Neither Voice in a Can nor FastTrack Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Voice in a Can or FastTrack Timer?
Voice in a Can ships an update every 2 months, and FastTrack Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Voice in a Can was updated on October 14, 2026 and FastTrack Timer on October 8, 2026.

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