# Fast vs 168 Fasting

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fast at every 2 months against 168 Fasting's every 15 months. Fast also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 1). 168 Fasting's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 168 Fasting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

168 Fasting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fast ships an update every 2 months, 168 Fasting every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast | 168 Fasting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-fasting-tracker-and-timer/id1545737691/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/168-fasting-fasting-and-tracker/id6451101538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 116 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) | [Laigang Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696563453) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 168 Fasting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/168-fasting-fasting-and-tracker/id6451101538)

This app helps users implement intermittent fasting scientifically and sustainably for health improvement and weight loss. It tracks fasting times, offers various fasting protocols, and monitors water intake and weight changes with clear data visualization.

**Highlights:** Fasting time tracking and calculation, Multiple fasting protocol options (12:12, 14:10, 16:8), Water intake tracking and reminders, Weight change monitoring, Intuitive charts and reports, Customizable fasting and eating windows

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| Quarterly VIP | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly VIP | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast free?

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

### Is 168 Fasting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fast or 168 Fasting?

168 Fasting is rated higher. Fast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while 168 Fasting averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fast or 168 Fasting have ads?

Neither Fast nor 168 Fasting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fast or 168 Fasting?

Fast ships an update every 2 months, and 168 Fasting every 15 months. Most recently, Fast was updated on October 29, 2026 and 168 Fasting on October 30, 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.*