Comparison

168 vs Simple Fast

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

Head to head
About

168

Features
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Take control of your health with 168 Fast, the simple and effective intermittent fasting tracker. Whether you are following 16:8 or another fasting routine, 168 Fast helps you stay consistent, motivated, and on track. Track your fasting windows with an easy-to-use timer, build streaks, and see your progress over time. Stay motivated with reminders, insights, and milestones designed to make fasting sustainable and rewarding. With 168 Fast you can: Start and stop your fasts with a single tap Follow popular fasting plans or create your own Track your fasting history and streaks Set reminders so you never miss a window Stay focused with an ad free experience Upgrade to Premium for even more features including advanced insights, unlimited history, personalized coaching, and full health tracking. 168 Fast makes intermittent fasting simple, motivating, and sustainable. Start today and experience the benefits of fasting with clarity and consistency.

About

Simple Fast

Features
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Take control of your intermittent fasting journey with Simple Fast – Fasting Tracker. Whether you follow 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, or 12:12 fasting plans, Simple Fast gives you everything you need to stay on track – without complicated setup or unnecessary features. FASTING TIMER Start and stop your daily fasting session with one tap. A clear countdown shows exactly how much time remains, while the elapsed timer shows your progress. Know at a glance whether you are in a fasting window or an eating window. HISTORY Review every session at a glance. Each entry shows start time, end time, total duration, and completion status. Check your current streak and average fasting time – all in one place. Filter sessions by day to find exactly what you need. STATISTICS & INSIGHTS Visualize your fasting hours per day, completed days, and streaks with easy-to-read charts. Track your current streak and longest streak to stay motivated. Switch between chart types to explore your data the way you prefer. WEIGHT LOG Log your weight in kilograms or pounds. View a trend chart to see how your weight changes over time, and scroll through your full weight history. Quick-add today's weight right from your profile. BMI TRACKER Set your height and let Simple Fast calculate your body mass index automatically from your logged weight. A visual semi-circular gauge shows exactly where your BMI falls across four ranges – Underweight, Normal, Overweight, and Obese – with a color-coded legend and category label. Track how your BMI shifts over time as you log new weights. PERSONALIZED SETTINGS Choose your preferred fasting plan and adjust it anytime. Enter your height in centimeters or feet and inches so your BMI stays accurate. Toggle reminders so you never miss a fasting window. Switch between metric and imperial units for weight and height display. SMART COMPLETION LOGIC At the end of each session, Simple Fast asks whether you completed your fast. The app automatically compares your actual fasting time against your plan and marks the session accordingly – keeping your streaks accurate and honest. REMINDERS Enable push notifications to receive timely reminders when your fasting window begins or ends. Stay consistent without having to watch the clock. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Add the Simple Fast widget to your home screen for instant visibility into your fasting progress. See at a glance whether you are fasting, how much time remains, and your current streak β€” all without opening the app. Tap the widget to jump straight into the timer. PRIVACY FIRST Simple Fast does not collect personal health data. It tracks fasting time only. All data stays on your device. Review the privacy policy and disclaimer at any time from Settings. WHY SIMPLE FAST? β€’ No account required – start tracking immediately β€’ Clean, distraction-free interface β€’ One session per day – simple and focused β€’ BMI tracking with visual gauge built in β€’ Weight trend charts to monitor progress β€’ Home screen widget for at-a-glance fasting status β€’ Works completely offline β€’ Free to use Download Simple Fast – Fasting Tracker today and build the fasting habit that sticks. Disclaimer: This app does not provide medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any fasting routine. The app creators are not responsible for any health issues that may occur. Users should seek proper medical guidance before practicing fasting.

Screenshots

1684 screens
Simple Fast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Fast at none against 168's 2. 168's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. 168 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Simple Fast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
168 versus Simple Fast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter168Simple Fast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 6 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHakon Andreas Endresen KjelsethDuc Dang Ngoc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

168

Subscriptions2
  • 168 Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 168 Premium - Annual$29.991 Year
None

Simple Fast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 168 free?
168 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Fast free?
Simple Fast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 168 or Simple Fast have ads?
Simple Fast shows ads; 168 does not.

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