# Longa vs Fast

The clearest difference is update cadence: Longa at weekly against Fast's every 2 months. Longa also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Fast's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 62%) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 759). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Longa sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Fast sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.6 for Longa against 4.7 for Fast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 759 and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Longa's written reviews are positive against 75% of Fast's.

Longa ships an update weekly, Fast every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Longa | Fast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (759 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longa-intermittent-fasting/id1530413647/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-fasting-tracker-and-timer/id1545737691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 759 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Evolui AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530413649) | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) |

## What reviewers say

### Longa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longa-intermittent-fasting/id1530413647)

This app guides users through personalized intermittent fasting and healthy habits to support weight loss. It focuses on science-backed methods, offering features like fasting tracking, visual progress reports, quick workouts, healthy recipes, mood journaling, and guided meditations.

**Highlights:** Advanced fasting tracker, Visual progress charts, 10-minute bodyweight workouts, Healthy recipes for breaking fasts, Mood tracking and journaling, Guided meditations, Water intake tracking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intermittent fasting: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Intermittent fasting: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Intermittent fasting: Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Intermittent fasting: Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Intermittent fasting: Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Intermittent fasting: Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Intermittent fasting: Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Intermittent fasting: Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Intermittent fasting: Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Intermittent fasting: Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 💪 Effective for intermittent fasting
- 💯 Great for tracking progress
- 🌟 Motivational and encouraging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Misleading about free usage
- 🔑 Issues with subscriptions and payments
- 🔍 Difficulty editing data and syncing with other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not working properly
- Logging water intake causes app to crash
- Login issues and inability to access subscription
- Inaccurate weight tracking and data syncing problems

**Requested features**

- Add alarm/notification for end of fasting period
- Provide option to automatically continue into next fast
- Implement social features to track goals with friends
- Add widget for quick access on home screen


### Fast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-fasting-tracker-and-timer/id1545737691)

This app helps you track intermittent fasting routines, monitor progress, and analyze health data. It offers educational content, motivational challenges, and a journal to record your feelings. Connect with friends for support and motivation on your wellness journey.

**Highlights:** Fasting timer and tracker, Progress analytics and history, Educational 'Know It' section, Motivational challenges and trophies, Mood tracker and journal, Health app integration (steps), Fasting buddy feature

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fast Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Fasting Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Fasting Annually | $19.99 | per year |
| Fasting Premium | $27.99 | per 3 months |
| Fast Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Fasting Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Fasting One Time Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fasting Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for weight loss
- 👍 Motivating with trophies
- 👍 Customizable fasting plans
- 👍 Integrates with health apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer issues/inaccuracies
- 🐛 Inability to edit fasting times
- 🐛 Syncing/data saving problems
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Lacking advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not accurately recording fasting times
- Inability to update weight in app
- Crashing when trying to view friend's status

**Requested features**

- Option to edit fasting start/end times
- More detailed analytics and progress tracking
- Improved syncing and data saving reliability
- Expanded customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Longa free?

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

### Is Fast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Longa or Fast?

Fast is rated higher. Longa averages 4.6 out of 5 from 759 ratings, while Fast averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Longa or Fast have ads?

Neither Longa nor Fast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Longa or Fast?

Longa ships an update weekly, and Fast every 2 months. Most recently, Longa was updated on October 25, 2026 and Fast on October 25, 2026.

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