# Fast vs Start Fasting Now

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.

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.

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.

Fast ships an update every 2 months, Start Fasting Now monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast | Start Fasting Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-fasting-tracker-and-timer/id1545737691/reviews) | **[4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-fasting-now/id6503046632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) | [Epiphany Digital Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747878312) |

## 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


### Start Fasting Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-fasting-now/id6503046632)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked 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 October 19, 2026 and Start Fasting Now on October 20, 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.*