Comparison

Simple Fasting App vs iFast

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple Fasting App

This app simplifies intermittent fasting with a focus on privacy and ease of use. It offers popular fasting schedules, progress tracking, and smart notifications without ads, subscriptions, or data collection.

Highlights
  • Free and private
  • Popular fasting schedules
  • Progress tracking
  • Smart notifications
  • Intuitive design
  • Customizable themes
  • Quick start
Features
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Track intermittent fasting with a clear timer, flexible plans and a history you can return to. Simple Fasting App is free to use, with every feature included and no ads or subscriptions. Start without creating an account. A PLAN THAT FITS YOUR DAY Choose 12:12, 16:8, 18:6, 20:4 or a 24-hour fast, or set your own duration. Adjust the start time if you forgot to start the timer. Finish whenever you need to; reaching your target does not automatically end your fast. YOUR PROGRESS AT A GLANCE See elapsed time, time remaining and your planned finish time. Set an optional completion reminder. Follow your fast with Home Screen widgets, Live Activities and Dynamic Island on supported iPhones. APPLE WATCH AND SIRI Start and finish a fast from your Apple Watch. Your session syncs with your paired iPhone when connectivity is available. Tap the watch dial to open its controls. Use Siri and Shortcuts to manage your fast, ask about time and history, or change the timer display. You can also choose your next plan through a shortcut while your current fast continues. Siri availability depends on language, device and system settings. A HISTORY THAT MAKES SENSE Review completed fasts, average duration, your longest fast and weekly or monthly patterns. Open a day to see its sessions and timeline. Use the roomier iPad layout in portrait or landscape. LEARN AS YOU GO Explore illustrated fasting-stage guides with source links. The stages are general estimates based on elapsed time, not measurements of your metabolism or guarantees of a health result. PRIVATE AND PERSONAL Your fasting records are stored locally on your devices. The app does not collect or sell your fasting data. Paired iPhone–Watch syncing and optional Siri features use Apple system services; details are in the privacy policy. Choose light or dark appearance and your preferred accent color. Available in English, Turkish, German and Spanish. Simple Fasting App is a personal tracking tool and does not provide medical advice. Choose your plan and start when you are ready.

About

iFast

Features
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iFast puts your fasting journey right where you need it — on your iPhone, Apple Watch, and home screen widgets. Start a fast with a single tap and watch your progress come alive through a beautiful gradient ring that tracks every phase of your metabolic journey. From the initial metabolic switch to deep ketosis and peak autophagy, iFast shows you exactly what's happening inside your body and why it matters. YOUR FAST, EVERYWHERE Glance at your Apple Watch to see your progress ring and current phase without pulling out your phone. Add home screen widgets in small, medium, or large sizes to keep your fasting status visible all day. Everything stays in sync automatically. SCIENCE-BACKED PHASES iFast maps your fast against 8 research-backed metabolic phases, each with detailed explanations of what's happening in your body: - Glycogen Mobilization - Fat Burning - Ketosis Rising - Deep Ketosis - Peak Autophagy - Immune Reset - Deep Renewal Every phase includes the science behind it, so you understand the real benefits of each hour you fast. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Build fasting streaks, review your history, and see stats like your longest fast and average duration. Phase transition notifications keep you motivated as you hit each new milestone. BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE iFast features a clean, dark interface designed for quick glances. Your data stays on your device. No account required, no data collection, no ads, no subscription.

Screenshots

Simple Fasting App4 screens
iFast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Fasting App at Free against iFast's $2.99. iFast's advantage is chart position (#111 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Simple Fasting App is free to download; iFast costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Simple Fasting App versus iFast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Fasting AppiFast
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank—#111 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmet Emrah KonyaDaniel Cross

In-app purchases

None

Simple Fasting App

No in-app purchases

None

iFast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Fasting App free?
Simple Fasting App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iFast free?
iFast costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Fasting App or iFast have ads?
Neither Simple Fasting App nor iFast shows ads.

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