Comparison

RE vs Simple Fasting

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

Head to head
About

RE

This app guides users through multi-day fasting with structured support. It tracks hydration, monitors progress with timely alerts, and offers encouragement to maintain accountability from preparation to refeeding.

Highlights
  • Guided hydration schedule
  • Smart milestone notifications
  • Realtime timer and hour tracking
  • Encouragement system
  • Badge system for completions
  • Reset and restart functionality
Features
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RE:SET is a focused fasting companion designed to help you complete multi-day fasts with structure and intent. Track your hydration, monitor progress, and receive timely milestone alerts to stay accountable through every phase from prep to refeed. • Guided hydration schedule based on your selected fast • Smart milestone notifications tuned for long fasts • Realtime timer, hour tracking, and session management • Encouragement system with voice and message styles • Badge system to celebrate fast completions • Reset and restart functionality for when life happens Whether you’re fasting solo or syncing with a group, RE:SET brings clarity and consistency to the process with zero fluff, no distractions, and just enough attitude to keep you moving. Disclaimer: RE:SET provides general wellness information for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any fasting regimen or making decisions about your health. Sources: This app references publicly available research and expert commentary from reputable health institutions: • NIH – An Overview of Intermittent Fasting: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2019/12/fast-or-not-fast • Johns Hopkins Medicine – Intermittent Fasting: What is it, and how does it work? https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/intermittent-fasting-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work • Harvard Health – Can Intermittent Fasting Help with Weight Loss? https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/can-intermittent-fasting-help-with-weight-loss

About

Simple Fasting

Features
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What you can do with Simple Fasting • Track active fasting sessions with a clear, easy-to-read timer • Plan upcoming fasting periods in advance • Review past fasting sessions and monitor your progress over time • Keep your fasting routine organized in one simple place Designed to stay simple Simple Fasting focuses on clarity and ease of use. No clutter, no distractions - just the features you need to support your fasting goals. Whether you’re new to fasting or already experienced, Simple Fasting helps you stay on track and build better habits over time.

Screenshots

RE3 screens
Simple Fasting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RE at none against Simple Fasting's 1. RE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). Simple Fasting's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Simple Fasting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RE ships an update daily, Simple Fasting every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
RE versus Simple Fasting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRESimple Fasting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size877 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOceano CervantesUIXLY AS

In-app purchases

None

RE

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Fasting

One-time1
  • Remove ADs$0.99

Questions

Is RE free?
RE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Fasting free?
Simple Fasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RE or Simple Fasting have ads?
Simple Fasting shows ads; RE does not.
Which is updated more often, RE or Simple Fasting?
RE ships an update daily, and Simple Fasting every 4 months. Most recently, RE was updated on November 5, 2026 and Simple Fasting on November 13, 2026.

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