Comparison

Fast vs Start Fasting Now

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fast

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
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Fast: Fasting Tracker & Timer helps you build consistent fasting habits with flexible fasting plans, body weight logging, water intake tracking, reminders, and detailed progress insights. Whether you're new to intermittent fasting or already following a routine, the app provides the tools to stay organized and work toward your personal health and wellness goals. Choose a fasting plan, customize your schedule, and track every fast in one place with an easy-to-use fasting tracker. FASTING PLANS Find a fasting schedule that works for your lifestyle. Choose from 12:12, 13:11, 14:10, 15:9, 16:8, 17:7, 18:6, 19:5, 20:4, 21:3, 22:2, 23:1, MWF, TTS, or create your own custom fasting plan. Whether you're starting intermittent fasting or maintaining an existing routine, you can choose a plan that suits your goals. FASTING TRACKER & TIMER Track active and completed fasts with an intuitive fasting tracker and timer. Review your fasting history and monitor your consistency over time. BODY WEIGHT & WATER TRACKING Log your body weight and monitor changes throughout your fasting routine. Track your daily water intake to stay hydrated and build healthier habits alongside your fasting schedule. SMART REMINDERS Stay on schedule with fasting reminders and water intake reminders. Customize notifications to help you start and end your fasting window on time while maintaining your daily hydration routine. ANALYTICS & HISTORY Review your fasting sessions, body weight, hydration logs, activity, and history with easy-to-understand analytics that help you monitor your progress and stay consistent. INFORMATIVE BLOGS Learn more about intermittent fasting through informative blogs covering healthy habits, wellness topics, and practical guidance to help you better understand your fasting routine. FASTING BUDDIES Stay motivated by fasting together. Invite friends, track each other's progress, and encourage one another throughout your fasting journey with the Buddy feature. ACTIVITY SUPPORT Sync your activity data to keep your fasting progress and daily activity organized in one place for a more complete overview of your routine. Whether you're following a 16:8 fasting schedule, exploring different intermittent fasting plans, or creating a custom fasting routine, Fast: Fasting Tracker & Timer gives you the tools to stay organized and build lasting healthy habits. DISCLAIMER This app is intended for informational and lifestyle purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any fasting routine, especially if you have an existing medical condition, are pregnant, or have specific dietary requirements. PRIVACY POLICY https://maximaapps.com/fasting/privacy_policy.html TERMS OF USE https://maximaapps.com/fasting/terms-of-use.html GET IN TOUCH Have questions, feedback, or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us through the app or email us at feedback@maximaapps.com.

About

Start Fasting Now

This app helps users achieve health and weight loss goals through personalized fasting plans. It offers expert guidance, interactive tools, community support, and detailed analytics to make fasting simple and effective.

Highlights
  • Personalized fasting plans
  • Expert health guidance
  • Progress tracking tools
  • Community support forum
  • Detailed health analytics
  • Reminder notifications
Features
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Embark on a journey to better health and effortless weight loss with Start Fasting Now. Our app is designed to make fasting simple, fun, and effective. Whether you're new to fasting or an experienced practitioner, you'll find the perfect plan to fit your lifestyle and health goals. Key Features: - Personalized Fasting Plans: Tailored to your specific needs and goals, ensuring you achieve maximum benefits. - Expert Guidance: Access to comprehensive insights and tips from health experts to make your fasting journey smooth and successful. - Interactive Tools: Track your progress, set reminders, and get motivational tips to stay on track. - Community Support: Join a vibrant community of fellow fasters, share your experiences, and find encouragement. - Detailed Analytics: Monitor your health metrics and see real-time results of your fasting efforts. Why Fasting? Fasting is a proven method to boost metabolism, enhance mental clarity, and improve overall health. By incorporating fasting into your routine, you can achieve sustainable weight loss, reduce inflammation, and increase your energy levels. With Start Fasting Now, you'll have the support and resources you need to make fasting an enjoyable and integral part of your life. Download Start Fasting Now and Experience the Benefits: - Weight Loss: Efficiently burn fat and shed unwanted pounds. - Improved Health: Lower your risk of chronic diseases and improve your metabolic health. - Mental Clarity: Enhance focus and cognitive function through intermittent fasting. - Increased Energy: Feel more energetic and vibrant throughout the day. Start Your Fasting Journey Today! Download Start Fasting Now and unlock the power of fasting. It's time to take control of your health and reach your weight loss goals with our fun, insightful, and effective fasting app. * IMPORTANT NOTICE Start Fasting Now app provides suggestions and recommendations to help with your fasting. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional for any health concerns. * PERMISSIONS - Notifications - for reminding you about fasting and eating periods * SUBSCRIPTIONS You can subscribe to Start Fasting Now. to get access to premium features, like multiple fasting plans and insights according to your weight goals and needs. - 3-day free trial, then renews weekly for $5.99 * Link to Terms of Use: https://www.buildmyfastingplan.com/legal/terms * Link to Privacy Policy: https://www.buildmyfastingplan.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Fast4 screens
Start Fasting Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fast and Start Fasting Now both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Fast's written reviews are positive against 25% of Start Fasting Now's. Fast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 63). Start Fasting Now's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fast sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Start Fasting Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fast against 4.8 for Start Fasting Now. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast has 3.3K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Fast's written reviews are positive against 25% of Start Fasting Now's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast ships an update every 2 months, Start Fasting Now monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fast versus Start Fasting Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastStart Fasting Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.3K ratings)4.8 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better63
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB113 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMaxima AppsEpiphany Digital Ltd.

Customer experience

Fast

All ratings3,286 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative14.8%

Start Fasting Now

All ratings63 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Fast

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Start Fasting Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Fast

Subscriptions6
  • Fast Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Fasting Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Fasting Annually$19.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Fasting Premium$27.993 Months
  • Fast Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Fasting Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Fasting One Time Special Offer$19.99
  • Fasting Pro$49.99
1 purchases

Start Fasting Now

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock all features3 Days trial$5.997 Days

Questions

Is Fast free?
Fast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Start Fasting Now free?
Start Fasting Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fast or Start Fasting Now?
Start Fasting Now is rated higher. Fast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Start Fasting Now averages 4.8 from 63 ratings.
Do Fast or Start Fasting Now have ads?
Start Fasting Now shows ads; Fast does not.
Which is updated more often, Fast or Start Fasting Now?
Fast ships an update every 2 months, and Start Fasting Now monthly. Most recently, Fast was updated on September 28, 2026 and Start Fasting Now on June 5, 2026.

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