Comparison

Rhythm vs Libre 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

Libre Fasting

This app helps you track your fasting periods with customizable durations and common protocols. It offers real-time progress, optional reminders, and a history of your fasting sessions. Your data is kept private on your device.

Highlights
  • Customizable fast types and durations
  • Real-time timer and progress ring
  • Optional reminders and notifications
  • Fasting history and completion details
  • Export fasting history to CSV
  • Fasting stages timeline
  • Light/dark themes
Features
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Libre Fasting is a free, open-source fasting tracker built for clarity and privacy. No ads, no accounts, no subscriptions. Your data stays on your device. Start a fast in seconds with common protocols (16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD, 24-72 hours) or set a custom duration. See real-time progress, edit or end a fast anytime, and optionally log weight and body fat at start/end. Features: - Quick start with your default fast type - Flexible fast types and custom durations - Real-time timer and progress ring - Optional reminders and notifications - History with completion details and repeat fasts - Export your fasting history to CSV - Fasting stages timeline and curated learning resources - Light/dark themes and accent colors Libre Fasting does not provide medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before making health decisions.

Screenshots

Rhythm4 screens
Libre Fasting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Rhythm at 454 against Libre Fasting's 2. Libre Fasting's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rhythm holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm has 454 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythm ships an update every 13 months, Libre Fasting every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rhythm versus Libre Fasting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythmLibre Fasting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (454 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings454 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB46 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBijan CroninLibre By Design

Customer experience

Rhythm

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

Libre Fasting

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Libre Fasting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rhythm

No in-app purchases

None

Libre Fasting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rhythm free?
Rhythm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Libre Fasting free?
Libre Fasting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rhythm or Libre Fasting?
Rhythm is rated higher. Rhythm averages 4.7 out of 5 from 454 ratings, while Libre Fasting averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Rhythm or Libre Fasting have ads?
Neither Rhythm nor Libre Fasting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm or Libre Fasting?
Rhythm ships an update every 13 months, and Libre Fasting every 3 months. Most recently, Rhythm was updated on October 18, 2026 and Libre Fasting on October 17, 2026.

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