# Horizon vs Fasting Timer & Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Horizon at none against Fasting Timer & Tracker's shown. Horizon also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Fasting Timer & Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Horizon sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Fasting Timer & Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.9 for Horizon against 5.0 for Fasting Timer & Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Horizon has 60 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Horizon's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fasting Timer & Tracker's.

Horizon ships an update monthly, Fasting Timer & Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Horizon | Fasting Timer & Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-intermittent-fasting/id1534137484/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasting-timer-and-tracker/id6444643252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radu Comsa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534137846) | [Loyal Health & Fitness, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088263310) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Venti Coffee | $14.99 | 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


### Fasting Timer & Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasting-timer-and-tracker/id6444643252)

This app helps users adopt intermittent fasting for weight loss and improved health. It provides guidance, timers, and notifications to support various fasting plans, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users.

**Highlights:** Intermittent fasting plans, Fasting timer and notifications, Weight loss support, Detox and regeneration guidance, Beginner and experienced friendly, One-tap start/end fasting

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IFX+ | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Horizon free?

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

### Is Fasting Timer & Tracker free?

Fasting Timer & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Horizon or Fasting Timer & Tracker?

Fasting Timer & Tracker is rated higher. Horizon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Fasting Timer & Tracker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Horizon or Fasting Timer & Tracker have ads?

Fasting Timer & Tracker shows ads; Horizon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Horizon or Fasting Timer & Tracker?

Horizon ships an update monthly, and Fasting Timer & Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, Horizon was updated on October 15, 2026 and Fasting Timer & Tracker on October 3, 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.*