# Fasting Tracker vs Kcal

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fasting Tracker at every 3 days against Kcal's every 3 weeks. Fasting Tracker also leads on ratings volume (9.2K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fasting Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Kcal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Kcal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fasting Tracker has 9.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Fasting Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kcal's.

Fasting Tracker ships an update every 3 days, Kcal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fasting Tracker | Kcal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasting-tracker-easy-fast/id6478773954/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kcal-simple-calorie-tracker/id6786282885/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samtark Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566081928) | [Zsombor Toth](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786282887) |

## What reviewers say

### Fasting Tracker

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

This app helps you track intermittent fasting for weight loss and health goals. It offers a simple, ad-free interface with customizable timers, hydration logging, and weight monitoring. Advanced features and support for the developer are available through an optional upgrade.

**Highlights:** Intermittent fasting timer, Customizable fasting plans, Water intake logging, Weight tracking, Fasting stage insights, Ad-free experience, Optional cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| Easy Fast Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $9.99 | 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


### Kcal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kcal-simple-calorie-tracker/id6786282885)

Effortlessly track your calorie and macronutrient intake with a streamlined interface. Log meals quickly through various methods like scanning, searching, or AI estimation, and view your progress at a glance.

**Highlights:** Multiple logging methods (scan, search, photo, AI, text, manual), At-a-glance calorie and macro overview, Fast meal logging, Save favorite foods and recipes, Privacy-focused, no account required, No ads or tracking

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fasting Tracker free?

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

### Is Kcal free?

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

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

Kcal is rated higher. Fasting Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Kcal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Fasting Tracker or Kcal have ads?

Neither Fasting Tracker nor Kcal shows ads.

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

Fasting Tracker ships an update every 3 days, and Kcal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fasting Tracker was updated on November 11, 2026 and Kcal on November 10, 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.*