# Fasting Time vs Horizon

The clearest difference is ads: Horizon at none against Fasting Time's shown. Horizon also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Fasting Time's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fasting Time sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Horizon sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Horizon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Fasting Time's written reviews are positive against 93% of Horizon's.

Fasting Time ships an update every 5 months, Horizon monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fasting Time | Horizon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasting-time-fasting-tracker/id1450716536/reviews) | **[4.9 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-intermittent-fasting/id1534137484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sociosoftware LLC (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158895078) | [Radu Comsa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534137846) |

## What reviewers say

### Fasting Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasting-time-fasting-tracker/id1450716536)

This app helps you manage intermittent fasting routines to support weight loss and health goals. It offers customizable trackers, progress monitoring with photos and notes, and motivational messages to keep you on track.

**Highlights:** Customizable fasting tracker, Multiple display modes, Progress tracking with photos/notes, Weight loss management, Daily motivational messages, Fasting history review, Notification service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Online Backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ✅ Simple and effective fasting tracker
- 💰 No ridiculous monthly fees
- 🎨 Great editing options
- 🖼️ Upload custom background images

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets don't work
- 📉 All info zeroed after update
- 🤔 Notes only for weight, not fasting journey
- ❌ Cannot add past fast days
- 📱 Paid version features not on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets don't work on iOS 15.1
- All data zeroed after last update
- Glitchy, incorrect elapsed time displayed
- Cannot restart fast once stopped
- App shutdowns

**Requested features**

- Add a fast day in when forgotten
- Add sound to notify when fasting ends
- Allow adding past fast dates and times
- Fix widget functionality
- Ensure paid features sync across devices


### Horizon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-intermittent-fasting/id1534137484)

This app helps you establish and maintain a daily intermittent fasting routine. It provides tools to track your eating habits, monitor your progress, and stay motivated through various features designed for a healthier lifestyle and potential weight loss.

**Highlights:** Fasting timer and tracker, Progress statistics, Metabolic stage insights, Home screen widget, Motivational levels, Customizable themes

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation | $1.99 | per month |
| MAX Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Months MAX (3-days free) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Short Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tall Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grande Coffee | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime MAX | $49.99 | one-time |
| MAX Lifetime | $107.99 | one-time |
| MAX Lifetime | $108.99 | one-time |
| MAX Lifetime | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity and minimalism
- ✨ Aesthetic and beautiful design
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 💯 No unnecessary features or clutter
- ✅ Does exactly what is needed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Lacks weight/BMI tracker
- 🐛 Fasting records reset sometimes
- 🐛 Past fasting data disappears
- 🐛 New update requires account signup and pitches paid subscription
- ❓ Confused about coffee donation and subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Fasting records reset periodically
- Past fasting data disappears
- Widget timer is static and does not update
- Reminders sent on days not selected for fasting
- New update forces account creation and subscription pitches

**Requested features**

- Weight/BMI tracker
- Timer for eating window
- Lock screen widget
- Apple Watch widget
- Option to remove pre-set fasting windows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fasting Time free?

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

### Is Horizon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fasting Time or Horizon?

Horizon is rated higher. Fasting Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Horizon averages 4.9 from 62 ratings.

### Do Fasting Time or Horizon have ads?

Fasting Time shows ads; Horizon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fasting Time or Horizon?

Fasting Time ships an update every 5 months, and Horizon monthly. Most recently, Fasting Time was updated on November 6, 2026 and Horizon on November 3, 2026.

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