# Pro vs Fast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pro at none against Fast's 2. Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pro ships an update every 4 months, Fast every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro | Fast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Size | 214 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Elink Things Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538561642) | [kota tada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658942612) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-tect-me/id6450383121)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-fasting-timer/id6743695812)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free for 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Ad-free for 1 year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro free?

Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fast free?

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

### Do Pro or Fast have ads?

Fast shows ads; Pro does not.

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

Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Fast every 9 months. Most recently, Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fast on October 30, 2026.

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