# Sunrise vs EatTimer

Sunrise and EatTimer both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Sunrise's written reviews are positive against 13% of EatTimer's. Sunrise also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 221). EatTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sunrise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and EatTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sunrise against 4.8 for EatTimer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunrise has 9.7K ratings behind it against 221, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Sunrise's written reviews are positive against 13% of EatTimer's.

Sunrise ships an update monthly, EatTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunrise | EatTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-intermittent-fasting/id1458576177/reviews) | **[4.8 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eattimer-fasting-tracker-app/id6444647086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 221 |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 82 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arbor Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031337477) | [Shaanxi Punuokang Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584600107) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunrise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrise-intermittent-fasting/id1458576177)

This app helps users track intermittent fasting progress, build healthy habits, and stay motivated. It offers a fasting timer, history tracking, and educational content. Supports various fast types and integrates with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Live fasting progress updates, Fasting timer countdowns, View fasting history and stats, Monitor weight goals, Curated fasting tips and articles, Apple Watch and widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunrise Fasting+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Sunrise Fasting+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Keeps you accountable
- 🚀 Effective for weight loss

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with editing/deleting past fasts
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior after updates
- 🐛 Bugs with widgets and live activities
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Difficulty customizing fasting times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices
- Syncing issues with Apple Health
- Inconsistent behavior when ending a fast

**Requested features**

- Add countdown for feeding window
- Provide more detailed progress tracking
- Offer in-app education on fasting benefits
- Allow longer fasting periods (>168 hours)
- Add reminders and motivational messages


### EatTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eattimer-fasting-tracker-app/id6444647086)

This app helps you track your intermittent fasting journey with personalized plans and reminders. Monitor your progress, log weight loss data, and achieve metabolic balance without strict dieting. It supports various popular fasting schedules for all experience levels.

**Highlights:** Personalized fasting plans, Accurate intermittent fasting tracker, Fasting and eating reminders, Weight loss tracking, Support for popular fasting plans, Suitable for all experience levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Year Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunrise free?

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

### Is EatTimer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sunrise or EatTimer?

EatTimer is rated higher. Sunrise averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while EatTimer averages 4.8 from 221 ratings.

### Do Sunrise or EatTimer have ads?

Sunrise shows ads; EatTimer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sunrise or EatTimer?

Sunrise ships an update monthly, and EatTimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sunrise was updated on October 16, 2026 and EatTimer on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*