Comparison

Hoffman App vs Nestis

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

Head to head
About

Hoffman App

This app offers guided meditations, visualizations, and daily practices to support personal growth and self-discovery. It provides tools for mindfulness, stress management, and building healthier habits, serving as a companion for those on a transformational journey.

Highlights
  • Guided meditations and visualizations
  • Daily video messages from teachers
  • 30-day mindfulness habit program
  • Breathing exercises
  • Hoffman course tools (Quadrinity Check-In, Appreciation, etc.)
  • Topics: Forgiveness, Anxiety, Relationships, Happiness
Features
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Hello and welcome to the NEW Hoffman app. As you know, the transformational journey to discovering your authentic self does not end after completion of a Hoffman course, but rather, is just beginning. We want to continue supporting you today and far into the future. That is why we created this app full of guidance, practices, and visualizations to inspire and help you achieve your personal goals. We like to think of this app as, “Hoffman in your pocket.” Thank you to our amazing community of graduates who provided the insight and inspiration to create this app. And we’re just getting started! This is the first version of our new app and we have many exciting features and tools to share with you in the future. As always, we welcome your feedback. If you would like to share your thoughts, please email us at appsupport@hoffmaninstitute.org. If you are not a Hoffman graduate, you are welcome to use the Hoffman App to build a deeper relationship with yourself to bring more presence into your life. In this app you will find dozens of your favorite Hoffman tools and practices including: • Quadrinity Check-In • Appreciation & Gratitude • Recycling & Rewiring • Visioning • Centering • Elevators • Expression We focus each visualization and meditation on a unique topic including: • Forgiveness • Self-Compassion • Anxiety • Managing Stress • Relationships • Breaking Habits • Happiness • Loving-Kindness Our app also features: • A new video message every day from a Hoffman teacher to help focus your practice • 30-day program to help make your mindfulness practice a habit • Breathing exercise to help you relax and keep you present throughout the day • Helpful tips on how to re-enter your daily life after completing the Process For those of you who are new here, the Hoffman Institute Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to transformative adult education and spiritual growth. We serve a diverse population from all walks of life, including business professionals, stay-at-home parents, therapists, students, tradespeople, and those seeking clarity in all aspects of their lives. To learn more about Hoffman, send us an email at enrollment@hoffmaninstitute.org, call us at 800-506-5253, or visit https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org.

About

Nestis

Features
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Nestis is a calm, focused intermittent fasting timer that also helps you see whether it is working: for your weight, your waist and how you feel. Start a fast, and Nestis shows exactly where you are: how long you have fasted, when your goal lands, and which phase is next, from early fast through glycogen, fat burn, ketosis and autophagy. No clutter, no noise. FAST YOUR WAY - Pick a rhythm: 12:12, 14:10, 16:8, 18:6 or 20:4 - Choose a flexible window, or schedule your start time and get a gentle reminder - Edit your start time anytime if you forgot to tap - Gentle reminders at each milestone, water breaks, and when your goal is reached THREE WAYS TO WATCH YOUR FAST - Typographic, Ring and Liquid timers, all built to be glanced at SEE HOW YOUR FASTS FEEL - Rate your energy and hunger after each fast in about ten seconds - See how your fasts felt, week by week and month by month - With Pro, see how your energy and hunger change as your fasts get longer - Short summaries are written on your iPhone by Apple Intelligence on supported devices, and nothing leaves your device STAY ON TRACK TO YOUR GOAL (PRO) - Set a weight goal and watch your weight trend toward it, by week, month, six months or year - See progress the scale can miss: waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratios track belly fat, shown against WHO and NICE targets - Skip the typing: connect Apple Health to import your scale readings and save what you log. It is optional - Your weight and measurements stay on your iPhone and in Apple Health. They are never sent to iCloud SEE YOUR PROGRESS - Weekly trends, hit-target rate and longest fast - A streak calendar of your last six weeks - A private journal: log how you feel after every fast ALWAYS WITHIN REACH - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Live Activity and Dynamic Island for the final stretch of a fast YOURS - Your fasts and journal sync across your devices with iCloud - Export to JSON, CSV or a printable PDF, and import a backup - Five themes in light and dark, with matching app icons NESTIS PRO Nestis is free to use. Nestis Pro unlocks body tracking and Apple Health, how-you-felt-versus-fast-length insights, custom fasting lengths of any size, the Ring and Liquid timers, month and year trends, an unlimited journal, all themes and icons, medium and large widgets, Live Activity, daily reminders and data export. Choose monthly, yearly (with a 7-day free trial) or lifetime. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://nestis.app/privacy.html Nestis is a tracking tool, not medical advice. Phase timings and health ratios are approximate guides and vary by person. Talk to a healthcare professional before fasting, especially if you are pregnant, underweight, have a medical condition or take medication.

Screenshots

Hoffman App4 screens
Nestis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hoffman App at none against Nestis's 3. Hoffman App also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). Nestis's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price and ads 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. Nestis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hoffman App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hoffman App ships an update every 6 weeks, Nestis every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hoffman App versus Nestis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoffman AppNestis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoffman Institute FoundationMakram Atiyah

In-app purchases

None

Hoffman App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Nestis

Subscriptions2
  • English$4.991 Month
  • English7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • English$49.99

Questions

Is Hoffman App free?
Hoffman App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nestis free?
Nestis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hoffman App or Nestis have ads?
Neither Hoffman App nor Nestis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hoffman App or Nestis?
Hoffman App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Nestis every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hoffman App was updated on October 1, 2026 and Nestis on October 11, 2026.

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