Comparison

FastingCat vs FocusedFasting

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

Head to head
About

FastingCat

Master intermittent fasting with a focused timer and science-backed tracking. Monitor your progress with detailed insights, charts, and smart notifications to stay motivated and in control of your fasting journey. Your privacy is prioritized with on-device data storage and no ads.

Highlights
  • Customizable fasting presets
  • Science-backed fasting zone tracking
  • Detailed progress charts
  • Flexible scheduling with grace days
  • Smart notifications
  • Seamless weight logging
  • On-device data privacy
Features
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FastingCat is the fast, focused way to master intermittent fasting and watch the scale move. The app puts clear metrics and practical tools in your pocket so you can stay consistent, motivated and fully in control—for absolutely free. Why FastingCat? • Simple setup: pick a preset (16-8, 18-6, 20-4, 24-hour, alternate-day or create your own) and start the timer with one tap. • Science-backed tracking: see exactly when you move from Anabolic to Catabolic, Fat Burning, Ketosis, Deep Ketosis and Autophagy. • Deep insights at a glance: total fasting hours, completed fasts, streak length, best streak, grace days used, weight change and more. • Rich charts: overlay weight and fasting windows, follow your progress week over week and celebrate each downward trend. • Flexible scheduling: choose specific weekdays or let FastingCat ignore a set number of grace days so real life never breaks your streak. • Smart notifications: get reminded when your eating window closes, when a zone switches or when it is time to break your fast. • Seamless weight logging: import weight from the Health app or type manually; all data stays on device. • No account required, no ads, no cloud storage. Your privacy stays yours. Power users can: • Fine-tune presets with second-level precision • Track progress in both metric and imperial units How we keep you motivated • Streak tracking rewards consistency • Milestone badges for total hours and longest fast • Detailed fasting zone timeline so you can actually “see” ketosis flip on • Fast completion reports you can share anywhere Who is FastingCat for? • Beginners starting a weight-loss journey • Athletes cutting fat without losing muscle • Biohackers chasing autophagy benefits • Anyone who wants a distraction-free fasting timer with serious stats Disclaimer FastingCat is a lifestyle tracker, not medical advice. Intermittent fasting may not suit everyone. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any dietary or exercise changes. Privacy and Terms Your data never leaves your device unless you choose to export it. See the full policies: • Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/fastingcat-privacy-policy/home • Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/fastingcat-terms-of-use/home

About

FocusedFasting

This app provides a simple, distraction-free timer for intermittent fasting. It supports popular fasting schedules and tracks your progress with weekly statistics and streak tracking. Enjoy motivational quotes and dark mode support to enhance your fasting journey.

Highlights
  • Popular fasting schedules (16:8, 18:6, 20:4)
  • Clean circular timer with progress visualization
  • Weekly fasting statistics
  • Streak tracking
  • Motivational quotes
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Simple, focused intermittent fasting timer. Track your fasts with a clean, distraction-free interface. Features: • Popular fasting schedules: 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, and custom • Clean circular timer with progress visualization • Weekly fasting statistics and streak tracking • Motivational quotes during your fast • Dark mode support Start your fasting journey today with a timer that just works. No ads, no subscriptions, no complications.

Screenshots

FastingCat4 screens
FocusedFasting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: FocusedFasting at free against FastingCat's free with in-app purchases. FastingCat's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. FastingCat sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FocusedFasting sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FastingCat against 5.0 for FocusedFasting. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FastingCat has 55 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FastingCat ships an update every 6 days, FocusedFasting weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FastingCat versus FocusedFasting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastingCatFocusedFasting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (55 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProApps SolutionsAusten Allred

Customer experience

FastingCat

All ratings52 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FocusedFasting

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FastingCat

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Donation (Cookie)$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Donation (Donut)$2.491 Month
  • Monthly Donation (Smoothie)$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly Donation (Salad)$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Donation (Protein)$9.991 Month
One-time5
  • One-time Donation (Coffee)$1.99
  • One-time Donation (Sandwich)$4.99
  • One-time Donation (Pizza)$9.99
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  • One-time Donation (Groceries)$24.99
  • One-time Donation (Books)$49.99
4 purchases

FocusedFasting

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FastingCat free?
FastingCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusedFasting free?
FocusedFasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FastingCat or FocusedFasting?
FocusedFasting is rated higher. FastingCat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while FocusedFasting averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do FastingCat or FocusedFasting have ads?
Neither FastingCat nor FocusedFasting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FastingCat or FocusedFasting?
FastingCat ships an update every 6 days, and FocusedFasting weekly. Most recently, FastingCat was updated on October 14, 2026 and FocusedFasting on September 23, 2026.

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