Rhythm vs FastMate
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.
FastMate
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Take control of your health with FastMate, the simple and intuitive companion for tracking intermittent fasting, hydration, and weight. Whether you are a beginner exploring the 16:8 method or an experienced practitioner doing OMAD, FastMate helps you build lasting healthy habits. FASTING TIMER & TRACKING Track your fasting sessions with a real-time countdown and detailed history. FastMate supports all major fasting protocols and allows for complete customization: • Popular plans: 16:8, 14:10, 12:12, 18:6, 20:4, and OMAD. • Circadian rhythm fasting. • Personalized fasting schedules tailored to your lifestyle. • Detailed statistics to visualize consistency and progress. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Log your weight effortlessly and monitor trends over time. • Intelligent trend analysis to see progress beyond the daily scale number. • Visual progress charts to keep you motivated. • Support for Kilograms (kg), Pounds (lbs), and Stones (st). • Goal setting to help you reach your target milestones. HYDRATION TRACKER Proper hydration is essential for successful fasting. FastMate makes it easy: • Personalized daily water goals. • Quick-tap buttons for fast logging of 10+ beverage types. • Support for all common volume units (ml, L, oz, cups, etc.). • Visual progress indicators to help you reach your fluid intake goals. COMPLETE PERSONALIZATION • Guided onboarding to establish your baseline. • Customizable reminders and notification schedules. • Multiple visual themes to match your style. • Sync and adjust your data anytime. INTELLIGENT ANALYTICS Go beyond simple logging. See how your fasting patterns correlate with weight changes and monitor your hydration consistency throughout your fasting windows. Start tracking your journey today. Download FastMate and take control of your wellness!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Rhythm at none against FastMate's shown. FastMate's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rhythm ships an update every 13 months, FastMate every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rhythm | FastMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (458 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 458 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bijan Cronin | TensifyTech LLP |
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
FastMate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rhythm
No in-app purchases
FastMate
No in-app purchases








