Comparison

Rhythm vs Fasting

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

Head to head
About

Rhythm

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
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Rhythm is a simple intermittent fasting tracker for people who want a clean fast timer without the bloat. No account. No ads. Just a focused way to start a fast, stay on track, and review your history when you're done. Choose any fasting goal from 7 to 24 hours, including popular rhythms like 16:8 and 18:6. Start a fast in seconds, follow your progress live, and switch between countdown and elapsed timer views. Rhythm helps you stay consistent with: - flexible fasting goals - multiple fasts in the same day - reminder and completion notifications - editable fasting history - weekly progress insights If you want a fasting app that feels simple, respectful, and easy to trust, Rhythm gives you the essentials and gets out of your way.

About

Fasting

This app offers a simple and calm approach to intermittent fasting with customizable plans and gentle reminders. It features a clear progress tracker, Apple Watch integration, and Apple Health sync for a holistic wellness experience. Track your fasting progress and build healthy habits privately.

Highlights
  • Simple fasting plans (16:8, 18:6, 20:4)
  • Customizable fasting windows
  • Clear progress ring and phase indicators
  • Gentle phase and eating window reminders
  • Apple Watch integration for start/stop/check
  • Apple Health sync for fasts and weight
  • Calorie estimates and health trends
Features
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Fasting is a calmer way to keep time. No noise, no pressure — just a clear timer, simple plans, and gentle reminders that help you find your rhythm and keep it going. Now completely remastered, with a new design, Apple Watch, and Apple Health. SIMPLE FASTING PLANS Start with a popular plan like 16:8, 18:6, or 20:4, or set your own fasting window. One tap to start, one tap to finish. KNOW WHERE YOU ARE A clear progress ring shows how far you've come and which fasting phase you're in, so every hour has meaning. PHASE REMINDERS Gentle notifications when you reach a new phase or your eating window opens — never nagging, always on your schedule. APPLE WATCH Start, check, and end fasts right from your wrist. Glance at your progress without reaching for your phone. APPLE HEALTH SYNC Your fasts and weight stay together with the rest of your health data, in one place you trust. CALORIE ESTIMATES See how your eating windows add up, without the stress of strict counting. HEALTH TRENDS Look back on your history, streaks, and progress over time, and see the habits you're building. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your fasting data is personal. Fasting keeps it that way. FASTING PRO Unlock all premium features with an optional subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. — Fasting is designed for general wellness and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting a fasting routine, especially if you are pregnant, have a medical condition, or take medication. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rhythm4 screens
Fasting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rhythm at 4.7 against Fasting's 3.7. Rhythm also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Fasting's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). On price, ads, device support 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. Fasting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rhythm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rhythm holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm has 457 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Rhythm's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fasting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythm ships an update every 13 months, Fasting monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rhythm versus Fasting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythmFasting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (457 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings457 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBijan Cronin俊 吕

Customer experience

Rhythm

All ratings444 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.5%

Fasting

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Rhythm

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Can't add past fasts
  • Inconsistent weekly progress tracking

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Fasting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rhythm

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Fasting

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$10.991 Year
One-time1
  • Fasting Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Rhythm free?
Rhythm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fasting free?
Fasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rhythm or Fasting?
Rhythm is rated higher. Rhythm averages 4.7 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Fasting averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Rhythm or Fasting have ads?
Neither Rhythm nor Fasting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm or Fasting?
Rhythm ships an update every 13 months, and Fasting monthly. Most recently, Rhythm was updated on November 13, 2026 and Fasting on November 14, 2026.

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