Comparison

Fasting vs My Screen Time

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

Head to head
About

Fasting

This app offers a simple and calm approach to intermittent fasting with customizable plans and gentle reminders. It features a clear progress tracker, Apple Watch integration, and Apple Health sync for a holistic wellness experience. Track your fasting progress and build healthy habits privately.

Highlights
  • Simple fasting plans (16:8, 18:6, 20:4)
  • Customizable fasting windows
  • Clear progress ring and phase indicators
  • Gentle phase and eating window reminders
  • Apple Watch integration for start/stop/check
  • Apple Health sync for fasts and weight
  • Calorie estimates and health trends
Features
Read full description

Fasting is a calmer way to keep time. No noise, no pressure — just a clear timer, simple plans, and gentle reminders that help you find your rhythm and keep it going. Now completely remastered, with a new design, Apple Watch, and Apple Health. SIMPLE FASTING PLANS Start with a popular plan like 16:8, 18:6, or 20:4, or set your own fasting window. One tap to start, one tap to finish. KNOW WHERE YOU ARE A clear progress ring shows how far you've come and which fasting phase you're in, so every hour has meaning. PHASE REMINDERS Gentle notifications when you reach a new phase or your eating window opens — never nagging, always on your schedule. APPLE WATCH Start, check, and end fasts right from your wrist. Glance at your progress without reaching for your phone. APPLE HEALTH SYNC Your fasts and weight stay together with the rest of your health data, in one place you trust. CALORIE ESTIMATES See how your eating windows add up, without the stress of strict counting. HEALTH TRENDS Look back on your history, streaks, and progress over time, and see the habits you're building. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your fasting data is personal. Fasting keeps it that way. FASTING PRO Unlock all premium features with an optional subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. — Fasting is designed for general wellness and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting a fasting routine, especially if you are pregnant, have a medical condition, or take medication. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

My Screen Time

This app helps you manage your phone usage time, break free from addiction, and cultivate healthier digital habits. It provides detailed screen time data and allows you to block specific apps to improve focus and productivity.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive screen time data tracking
  • Personalized app blocking
  • Set time limits for apps
  • Improve work and study efficiency
  • Absolute privacy and security
  • Cultivate self-discipline
Features
Read full description

My Screen Time - Take Control of Your Phone Time, Say Goodbye to Phone Addiction! Are you constantly feeling trapped by the allure of your smartphone? With the My Screen Time app, you can effortlessly manage your phone usage time, break free from phone addiction, and embrace a healthier, more balanced digital lifestyle. The My Screen Time app empowers you to comprehensively manage your phone usage time, freeing yourself from the fragmented time spent on your phone. Whether you're looking to shake off the shackles of phone addiction or seeking a more balanced approach to technology, our app provides the perfect solution to help you achieve your goals effortlessly. Here are the features My Screen Time offers: * Comprehensive Screen Time Data Tracking: Weekly cumulative screen time, app screen usage time, daily first pick-up time, daily longest consecutive usage time, weekly device notification count, weekly device pick-up count, app wake-up count, app notification count, and more. With rich charts and data, you can better understand your screen time consumption, allowing for more efficient and autonomous control of your phone usage frequency. * Farewell to Phone Addiction, Personalized App Blocking: Add the apps you wish to monitor and track, and data statistics will be automatically generated each time you open the app. You can also set personalized blocking functions to intelligently block app usage, rejecting endless scrolling and regaining control over digital devices. Improve work efficiency and focus by setting time limits, helping you better focus on work and study. Cultivate healthy phone usage habits by limiting phone usage time, fostering a healthier digital lifestyle, and enhancing quality of life. * Absolute Privacy and Security: Your screen usage time data is known only to you, thanks to iOS's strict privacy management. No one can access your screen usage time data by any means, including us! We only compile and present your data, without knowing the specific content or being able to transmit it externally. User privacy and security are paramount, and we do not obtain any unnecessary permissions, ensuring your privacy and security fundamentally. Enhance self-discipline, cultivate self-discipline through the My Screen Time app, stay away from bad digital habits. Embrace self-discipline, unleash your potential, and let My Screen Time be your trusted assistant on the path to digital health. Say goodbye to meaningless phone usage and welcome a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Start a new chapter in your digital life now! --- My Screen Time Membership Automatic Subscription Instructions: • As a My Screen Time member, you can unlock all premium features, enjoy future free updates, and a commitment to no ads. • Upon confirmation of purchase and payment, the subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account. Apple iTunes accounts will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration, and the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period after successful deduction. To cancel the subscription, please manually turn off the auto-renewal function in the iTunes/Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. During the trial period, if the iTunes account does not cancel the subscription, the subscription will be automatically activated and billed at the end of the trial period, and any unused trial time will be automatically invalidated after purchasing the subscription. The service is your choice whether to cancel. If you choose not to cancel, the renewal service for the next billing cycle will be opened for you. Privacy Policy: http://fitzoo.oh-vision.com/user_private.html Terms of Use: http://fitzoo.oh-vision.com/user_policy.html

Screenshots

Fasting4 screens
My Screen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fasting and My Screen Time both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of My Screen Time's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fasting's. My Screen Time also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Fasting's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Fasting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and My Screen Time sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 — 3.7 for Fasting against 3.8 for My Screen Time. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Fasting's written reviews are positive against 75% of My Screen Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fasting ships an update monthly, My Screen Time weekly. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fasting versus My Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastingMy Screen Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)3.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊 吕书贞 牛

Customer experience

Fasting

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

My Screen Time

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fasting

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$10.991 Year
One-time1
  • Fasting Pro$12.99
4 purchases

My Screen Time

Subscriptions2
  • Month VIP$0.991 Month
  • Year VIP2 variants$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime VIPFree
  • Lifetime VIP$3.99

Questions

Is Fasting free?
Fasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Screen Time free?
My Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fasting or My Screen Time?
My Screen Time is rated higher. Fasting averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while My Screen Time averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Fasting or My Screen Time have ads?
Neither Fasting nor My Screen Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fasting or My Screen Time?
Fasting ships an update monthly, and My Screen Time weekly. Most recently, Fasting was updated on November 14, 2026 and My Screen Time on November 14, 2026.

Other comparisons