# Fasting Tracker vs Waterfaster

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Fasting Tracker at 9.1K against Waterfaster's 2. Fasting Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fasting Tracker sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Waterfaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fasting Tracker against 5.0 for Waterfaster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fasting Tracker has 9.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fasting Tracker ships an update every 3 days, Waterfaster every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fasting Tracker | Waterfaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasting-tracker-easy-fast/id6478773954/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterfaster-fasting-tracker/id6762065095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 75 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Samtark Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566081928) | [AMIT Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892726088) |

## What reviewers say

### Fasting Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasting-tracker-easy-fast/id6478773954)

This app helps you track intermittent fasting with a simple, ad-free timer. It offers core features for free, with optional Pro upgrades for advanced tracking, widgets, and Apple Watch integration. Your data is kept private with no account required.

**Highlights:** Intermittent fasting timer, Water tracking with reminders, Weight tracking, No account required, Ad-free experience, Advanced protocols (Pro), Home screen widgets (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seedling Sponsor | $0.99 | per month |
| Seedling Sponsor | $1.99 | per month |
| Seedling Sponsor | $2.99 | per month |
| Seedling Sponsor | $3.99 | per month |
| Flourish Sponsor | $4.99 | per month |
| Easy Fast Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Tip | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Tip | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Tip | $19.99 | per month |
| Easy Fast Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
- 🚀 Flexible fasting options
- 🚀 Detailed fasting progress tracking
- 👍 Customizable display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app freezes or crashes
- 🔒 No user account/data sync across devices
- 🐛 Issues with lock screen/home screen widgets

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save measurements
- Inconsistent widget updates

**Requested features**

- Integration with Apple Health
- Community/social features
- Ability to plan/schedule future fasts
- Ketosis/fat-burning tracking


### Waterfaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterfaster-fasting-tracker/id6762065095)

Track intermittent and water fasts with live countdowns on your Lock Screen and widgets. Monitor your body's progress and connect with friends anonymously for support and challenges. Offers various fasting protocols and integrates with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Live Lock Screen and widget countdowns, Anonymous social fasting with friends, Support for various fasting protocols, Apple Health integration, Hydration and electrolyte guidance, Progress tracking and insights

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waterfaster+ | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Waterfaster+ | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fasting Tracker free?

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

### Is Waterfaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fasting Tracker or Waterfaster?

Waterfaster is rated higher. Fasting Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Waterfaster averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Fasting Tracker or Waterfaster have ads?

Neither Fasting Tracker nor Waterfaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fasting Tracker or Waterfaster?

Fasting Tracker ships an update every 3 days, and Waterfaster every 11 days. Most recently, Fasting Tracker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Waterfaster on October 31, 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.*