# Horizon vs MinimalSteps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MinimalSteps at none against Horizon's 10. Horizon's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Horizon sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MinimalSteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Horizon | MinimalSteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-intermittent-fasting/id1534137484/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **62** | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Radu Comsa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534137846) | [Miguel Aviles Jenkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890684862) |

## 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 (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


### MinimalSteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalsteps/id6761653692)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Horizon free?

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

### Is MinimalSteps free?

MinimalSteps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Horizon or MinimalSteps have ads?

Neither Horizon nor MinimalSteps shows ads.

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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.*