Comparison

Plainfast vs Live Fasting

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

Head to head
About

Plainfast

Features
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Plainfast is the honest fasting timer. Start a 16:8, 18:6, 20:4 or OMAD fast in one tap and watch a calm dial count the hours. No sign-up quiz, no account, no ads. Open the app and the timer is the first thing you see. You do not answer fifty questions about your body first, and you do not lose your past fasts after a week. Every fast you log stays in your history, free, for as long as you use Plainfast. WHAT IT COVERS β€’ Intermittent fasting with 16:8, 18:6, 20:4 and OMAD presets, or a custom target that suits your day β€’ Longer fasts: the clock keeps running past your goal, so 24, 36 and 72 hour fasts are timed hour by hour β€’ Water fasts and extended fasts logged the same way as your daily window β€’ A 10-phase timeline of what typically happens as a fast goes on: glycogen use, the shift toward fat burning, ketosis, and the hours that research often links to autophagy KEY FEATURES β€’ A plain dial that shows time elapsed, time left and your current phase at a glance β€’ Live Activity and Dynamic Island, so your fast keeps time on the lock screen β€’ Home screen widgets β€’ Reminders for the start and end of each fast β€’ Full history, streaks and stats, all free β€’ Weight log, plus mood and glucose logs after each fast β€’ Export your fasting history as a CSV file β€’ Dark mode that is designed, not just inverted WHO IT IS FOR β€’ Beginners trying 16:8 who want a timer, not a program β€’ OMAD and 20:4 regulars who log every day β€’ Anyone who does an occasional 36 or 72 hour fast β€’ Women and men who would rather track quietly than take a quiz first PRICING Free: the timer, all presets, the phase timeline, full history, streaks, stats, logs, widgets and reminders. Premium (monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime unlock) adds unlimited custom presets, adding past fasts, and mood and glucose correlation charts. Plainfast is a timer and a log, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, diabetic, take medication or plan a fast longer than 24 hours, talk to your doctor first. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://trifoiltrailblazer.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://trifoiltrailblazer.com/terms-of-service

About

Live Fasting

Features
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Live Fasting β€” Intermittent Fasting made simple, elegant, and effective. Fasting doesn’t need to be complicated. That’s why we built Live Fasting, an app designed with clarity and beauty in mind. No distractions, no clutter β€” just the essential tools to help you succeed. Track your fasting windows effortlessly: Set your fasting and eating schedules, and let the app guide you through every step. With Live Activities and rich Widgets, you can always see your progress right from your lock screen or home screen β€” no need to even open the app. All-in-one health companion: Keep track of your weight and log your meals, all in one place. Say goodbye to juggling multiple apps β€” Live Fasting brings everything together in a simple, seamless experience. Beautiful and distraction-free: The design is clean and modern, making your fasting journey calming and motivating. You focus on your health β€” we’ll take care of the rest. Whether you’re starting your first fast or you’re already experienced, Live Fasting is the perfect companion to keep you consistent, motivated, and in control of your journey.

Screenshots

Plainfast3 screens
Live Fasting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plainfast at every 2 weeks against Live Fasting's every 9 months. Plainfast also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Plainfast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Live Fasting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plainfast ships an update every 2 weeks, Live Fasting every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Plainfast versus Live Fasting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlainfastLive Fasting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan TerekhinKiet Nguyen Tuan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Plainfast

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$34.99
1 purchases

Live Fasting

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$3.99

Questions

Is Plainfast free?
Plainfast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Fasting free?
Live Fasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plainfast or Live Fasting have ads?
Neither Plainfast nor Live Fasting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plainfast or Live Fasting?
Plainfast ships an update every 2 weeks, and Live Fasting every 9 months. Most recently, Plainfast was updated on October 12, 2026 and Live Fasting on September 30, 2026.

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