# Fast vs FastingBestie

The clearest difference is update cadence: FastingBestie at every 2 weeks against Fast's every 2 months. FastingBestie also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Fast's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 4) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). 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 FastingBestie sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FastingBestie 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Fast's written reviews are positive against 100% of FastingBestie's.

Fast ships an update every 2 months, FastingBestie every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast | FastingBestie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-fasting-tracker-and-timer/id1545737691/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastingbestie-fasting-tracker/id6760350122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 116 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) | [Marshall Matters Ventures Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884036419) |

## 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


### FastingBestie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastingbestie-fasting-tracker/id6760350122)

This app offers personalized intermittent fasting plans for women, adapting to their menstrual cycles. It integrates with Apple Health to sync cycle and weight data, providing tailored guidance for each phase. Manual entry is also supported for those with irregular cycles.

**Highlights:** Cycle-synced fasting guidance, Apple Health integration, Personalized fasting windows, Phase-specific wellness suggestions, Progress tracking, Manual data entry

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Recurring Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Recurring Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $124.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast free?

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

### Is FastingBestie free?

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

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

FastingBestie is rated higher. Fast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while FastingBestie averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Fast or FastingBestie have ads?

Neither Fast nor FastingBestie shows ads.

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

Fast ships an update every 2 months, and FastingBestie every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fast was updated on September 23, 2026 and FastingBestie on September 19, 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.*