# Carb Manager vs Fasting Timer & Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Carb Manager at none against Fasting Timer & Tracker's shown. Carb Manager also leads on ratings volume (736K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Fasting Timer & Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Carb Manager sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month and Fasting Timer & Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fasting Timer & Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carb Manager has 736K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Carb Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fasting Timer & Tracker's.

Carb Manager ships an update monthly, Fasting Timer & Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carb Manager | Fasting Timer & Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (736K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carb-manager-keto-and-macro-log/id410089731/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasting-timer-and-tracker/id6444643252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **736K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wombat Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/396778360) | [Loyal Health & Fitness, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088263310) |

## What reviewers say

### Carb Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carb-manager-keto-and-macro-log/id410089731)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Easily track carbs, macros, and calories for low-carb and keto diets. Features include barcode scanning, recipe access, and community support to help you achieve your health goals.

**Highlights:** Net carb tracking, Barcode scanner, Macro calculator, Calorie counter, Intermittent fasting tracker, Keto recipes, Diabetes management tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Carb Manager Premium: 1 Month | $8.49 | per month |
| Carb Manager Premium: 3 Months | $16.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual Special | $24.99 | per year |
| Carb Manager Premium: 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Carb Manager Premium: 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Carb Manager Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Carb Manager Premium: 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Carb Manager Premium (One Year) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Comprehensive tracking
- 👍 Helpful for keto/low-carb diets
- 👍 Useful recipes and meal plans
- 👍 Syncs with fitness devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate food database
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Clunky interface and navigation
- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 👎 Limited metric options (e.g. grams)

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect macro and nutrient tracking
- Syncing issues with fitness devices
- Inconsistent behavior when editing/adding foods
- Frequent crashes and app instability

**Requested features**

- Allow custom recipe creation and saving
- Improve metric support (e.g. grams, ml)
- Add dark mode and accessibility features
- Enhance recipe filtering and search
- Improve syncing and offline functionality


### Fasting Timer & Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasting-timer-and-tracker/id6444643252)

This app helps users adopt intermittent fasting for weight loss and improved health. It provides guidance, timers, and notifications to support various fasting plans, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users.

**Highlights:** Intermittent fasting plans, Fasting timer and notifications, Weight loss support, Detox and regeneration guidance, Beginner and experienced friendly, One-tap start/end fasting

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IFX+ | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carb Manager free?

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

### Is Fasting Timer & Tracker free?

Fasting Timer & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Carb Manager or Fasting Timer & Tracker?

Fasting Timer & Tracker is rated higher. Carb Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 736K ratings, while Fasting Timer & Tracker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Carb Manager or Fasting Timer & Tracker have ads?

Fasting Timer & Tracker shows ads; Carb Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Carb Manager or Fasting Timer & Tracker?

Carb Manager ships an update monthly, and Fasting Timer & Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, Carb Manager was updated on October 23, 2026 and Fasting Timer & Tracker on October 3, 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.*