Comparison

Zen Fast vs Intermittent

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

Head to head
About

Zen Fast

Easily track your fasting periods with this straightforward application. It offers notifications, historical data visualization, and a clean interface. All data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Fasting notifications
  • Graphs and history
  • Simple user interface
  • Offline functionality
  • No sign-in required
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This is a simple app to help keeping track of your fasts! Highlights: * Notifications * Graphs/History * Simple design * Offline (no data is uploaded, no need to sign in) and more!

About

Intermittent

Easily track your intermittent fasting with a visual timeline and preset or custom plans. Integrate with Apple Health for a holistic view of your wellness. Stay updated with widgets and Apple Watch support.

Highlights
  • Fasting timer
  • Visual stage timeline
  • Preset and custom plans
  • Apple Health integration
  • Apple Watch app
  • Widgets and Live Activities
Features
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100% FREE — NO SUBSCRIPTION, NO PAYWALL, NO IN-APP PURCHASES. BetterFasting is a simple, powerful intermittent fasting timer and tracker for your daily routine. Pick a plan, start your fast, and watch your progress build day after day. Every feature is unlocked from the very first tap. The app is supported by ads, so the tools stay open and free for everyone. POPULAR FASTING PLANS, OR YOUR OWN Fast with 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD, 5:2, or build a custom fasting window that fits your life. Start, stop, and edit fasts whenever you need to, so the timer always matches your real day. KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE Follow live fasting stages as your body moves through your fast, with a clear timer ring and progress at a glance. Set smart reminders so you never miss the start or end of a window. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Log water and mood through the day, record your weight over time, and build streaks and badges that keep you motivated. Review your full fasting history with simple charts that show your trends week over week. ALWAYS WITHIN REACH Add home screen and lock screen widgets, keep your timer front and center with Live Activities and the Dynamic Island, and check your fast right from your wrist with the Apple Watch app. Apple Health sync keeps your data connected, and iCloud sync keeps everything safe across your devices. FAST TOGETHER Add friends, join groups, take on challenges, and cheer each other on in the activity feed. Staying accountable is easier when you are not doing it alone. SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE Available in 45 languages, including full right-to-left support. WHY BETTERFASTING? - 100% free: no subscription, no paywall, no in-app purchases. - Every plan and tool unlocked from day one. - Clean, fast, and easy to use every single day. - Ad-supported so the core experience stays open to all. Many fasting apps hide basic tools behind a subscription. BetterFasting is different. Start free, track your routine, stay accountable with friends, and keep the habit going. Fasting is a personal wellness routine, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or are unsure whether fasting is right for you, talk to a qualified health professional before you begin. Download BetterFasting and start your first fast today.

Screenshots

Zen Fast4 screens
Intermittent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zen Fast at none against Intermittent's 4. Zen Fast also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Intermittent's advantage is device support. On price, rating and ratings volume 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. Intermittent sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Zen Fast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Zen Fast against 5.0 for Intermittent. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zen Fast versus Intermittent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen FastIntermittent
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Devices—iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCasey McLewinBARBAROS SELIM BUYUKELCI

In-app purchases

None

Zen Fast

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Intermittent

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 3 Months Premium3 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • 6 Months Premium3 Days trial$24.996 Months
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  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Zen Fast free?
Zen Fast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intermittent free?
Intermittent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zen Fast or Intermittent?
Zen Fast and Intermittent are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 9 ratings respectively.

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