# Fast vs Fasty

Fast and Fasty both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Fast's written reviews are positive against 8% of Fasty's. Fast also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Fasty's advantage is iOS requirement (16.5 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Fasty sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.7 for Fasty. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Fast's written reviews are positive against 8% of Fasty's.

Fast ships an update every 2 months, Fasty every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast | Fasty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-fasting-tracker-and-timer/id1545737691/reviews) | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasty-intermittent-fasting/id6744280079/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 7.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) | [Gabe Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584630702) |

## 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


### Fasty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasty-intermittent-fasting/id6744280079)

This app offers a straightforward and privacy-focused way to track intermittent fasting. It provides tools for timing fasts, monitoring weight and BMI, and maintaining progress streaks without requiring sign-up or displaying ads.

**Highlights:** One-tap fasting timer, Multiple fasting programs, Custom fast durations, Weight tracking, BMI tracking, Progress and streak tracking, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast free?

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

### Is Fasty free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fast or Fasty?

Fast and Fasty are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.3K and 1.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Fast or Fasty have ads?

Neither Fast nor Fasty shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fast or Fasty?

Fast ships an update every 2 months, and Fasty every 9 months. Most recently, Fast was updated on September 23, 2026 and Fasty on September 24, 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.*