Rhythm vs Fasting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Daily fasting tracker
- Flexible schedule support
- Weekly progress tracking
- Customizable fasting goals
- One-click start
- Progress monitoring
- Completion notifications
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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.
Fasting
This app helps you manage your intermittent fasting plan with a sleek and intuitive interface. Track your fasts, set custom goals, and monitor progress without personal data collection. It's designed for both beginners and experienced fasters.
- Intermittent fasting plan management
- Track fasts
- Set custom goals
- Monitor progress
- Sleek and intuitive UI
- Privacy-focused, no personal data collection
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rhythm at 4.7 against Fasting's 3.7. Rhythm also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and ratings volume (458 vs 3). Fasting's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rhythm holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm has 458 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.
Rhythm ships an update every 13 months, Fasting every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rhythm | Fasting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (458 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 458 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bijan Cronin | 俊 吕 |
Customer experience
Rhythm
Fasting
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
Rhythm
No in-app purchases
Fasting
No in-app purchases
