# Rhythm vs Sunrise

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rhythm at none against Sunrise's 2. Rhythm also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sunrise's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 458). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sunrise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Rhythm asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Rhythm against 4.8 for Sunrise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunrise has 9.7K ratings behind it against 458, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Rhythm's written reviews are positive against 87% of Sunrise's.

Rhythm ships an update every 13 months, Sunrise monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rhythm | Sunrise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-fasting-tracker/id1377199450/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-intermittent-fasting/id1458576177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 458 | **9.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 86.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bijan Cronin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377199449) | [Arbor Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031337477) |

## What reviewers say

### Rhythm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-fasting-tracker/id1377199450)

This app simplifies intermittent fasting with a daily tracker. It supports various fasting schedules, from beginner-friendly to advanced, and helps users monitor their progress over time. Get notifications when your fast is complete.

**Highlights:** Daily fasting tracker, Flexible schedule support, Weekly progress tracking, Customizable fasting goals, One-click start, Progress monitoring, Completion notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Simple and easy to use
- 🆓 Free app with no ads or subscriptions
- ⏱️ Straightforward fasting timer
- 📊 Tracks fasting progress
- 🔍 Allows editing of start/end times

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ Can't track fasts longer than 24 hours
- 📅 Limited history view (only past week)
- 🔔 Lacks customizable notifications/reminders

**Reported bugs**

- Can't add past fasts
- Inconsistent weekly progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to track longer fasts (e.g., 48-72 hours)
- Option to view fasting history beyond the past week
- Customizable notifications and reminders
- Integration with health/fitness tracking apps
- Weight tracking and progress visualization


### Sunrise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-intermittent-fasting/id1458576177)

This app helps users track intermittent fasting progress, build healthy habits, and stay motivated. It offers a fasting timer, history tracking, and educational content. Supports various fast types and integrates with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Live fasting progress updates, Fasting timer countdowns, View fasting history and stats, Monitor weight goals, Curated fasting tips and articles, Apple Watch and widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunrise Fasting+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Sunrise Fasting+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Keeps you accountable
- 🚀 Effective for weight loss

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with editing/deleting past fasts
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior after updates
- 🐛 Bugs with widgets and live activities
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Difficulty customizing fasting times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices
- Syncing issues with Apple Health
- Inconsistent behavior when ending a fast

**Requested features**

- Add countdown for feeding window
- Provide more detailed progress tracking
- Offer in-app education on fasting benefits
- Allow longer fasting periods (>168 hours)
- Add reminders and motivational messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rhythm free?

Rhythm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sunrise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rhythm or Sunrise?

Sunrise is rated higher. Rhythm averages 4.7 out of 5 from 458 ratings, while Sunrise averages 4.8 from 9.7K ratings.

### Do Rhythm or Sunrise have ads?

Sunrise shows ads; Rhythm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rhythm or Sunrise?

Rhythm ships an update every 13 months, and Sunrise monthly. Most recently, Rhythm was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sunrise on November 6, 2026.

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