# The Approach vs Start Fasting Now

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Approach at 85% against Start Fasting Now's 25%. The Approach also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Start Fasting Now's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Approach sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Start Fasting Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Start Fasting Now holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 63 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of The Approach's written reviews are positive against 25% of Start Fasting Now's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Approach ships an update every 3 weeks, Start Fasting Now monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Approach | Start Fasting Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-approach/id6443471757/reviews) | **[4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-fasting-now/id6503046632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 164 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Potash Approach, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612640696) | [Epiphany Digital Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747878312) |

## What reviewers say

### The Approach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-approach/id6443471757)

This app provides a personalized health coach to guide your weight loss journey. Get expert feedback on meals, track hydration and exercise, and plan healthy meals without restrictive dieting. Connect with friends and a supportive community for motivation and accountability.

**Highlights:** Expert meal feedback, Hydration and meal scheduling, Stress-free intake tracking, Shareable challenges, Meal planning with hundreds of options, Exercise tracking, Goal setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan Package | $2.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Coach Only | $19.95 | per month |
| Your Accountability Coach | $19.95 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Coach and Bonus material | $49.99 | per month |
| The Full Package! | $49.99 | per month |
| The Full Package! (3 months) | $149.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $174.99 | per year |
| Coach & Bonus material 6 month | $249.99 | per 6 months |
| The Full Package! (6 months) | $299.99 | per 6 months |
| Year over | $399.99 | per year |
| The Full Package! (12 months) | $399.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effective for diabetes control
- ✅ Supports weight loss goals
- ✅ Helpful coaches available
- ✅ Supportive community
- ✅ Easy to follow program

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Difficult to use app
- ❌ Lacks printable grocery lists
- ❌ Limited recipe selection for dietary restrictions
- ❌ App is poorly designed
- ❌ Text size is too small

**Reported bugs**

- Words are cutoff
- Continues popup with the same questions
- App is not organized
- Messaging is too small

**Requested features**

- Printable grocery lists
- More recipe options for specific dietary needs (e.g., no fish, specific vegetables)
- Adjustable text size in the app


### Start Fasting Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-fasting-now/id6503046632)

This app helps users achieve health and weight loss goals through personalized fasting plans. It offers expert guidance, interactive tools, community support, and detailed analytics to make fasting simple and effective.

**Highlights:** Personalized fasting plans, Expert health guidance, Progress tracking tools, Community support forum, Detailed health analytics, Reminder notifications

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Approach free?

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

### Is Start Fasting Now free?

Start Fasting Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Approach or Start Fasting Now?

Start Fasting Now is rated higher. The Approach averages 4.4 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Start Fasting Now averages 4.8 from 63 ratings.

### Do The Approach or Start Fasting Now have ads?

Start Fasting Now shows ads; The Approach does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Approach or Start Fasting Now?

The Approach ships an update every 3 weeks, and Start Fasting Now monthly. Most recently, The Approach was updated on October 27, 2026 and Start Fasting Now on October 20, 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.*