Comparison

OMAD vs Nomu

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

Head to head
About

OMAD

This app offers a minimalist approach to tracking your one meal a day (OMAD) fasting. It focuses solely on one-tap logging of your eating window, with no distractions from gamification or social features. Your data is private and stored locally on your device.

Highlights
  • One-tap eating window tracking
  • Edit past entries
  • Export data
  • Weekly history and averages
  • Offline functionality
  • No signup or cloud storage
Features
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OMAD tracking stripped to its essence. Features: - One-tap eating window tracking - Edit past entries - Export your data - Weekly history + basic averages - Works offline forever One button. Tap when you start eating. Tap when you stop. Done. No signup. No account. No cloud. Your data stays on your phone. No ads. No premium upsell. No subscriptions. Ever. No badges. No streaks. No guilt trips when you skip a day. No social features. No sharing. No comparing yourself to others. No calorie counting. No macro tracking. No food photos. No articles. No coaches. No 47-step fasting protocols. No notifications begging you to open the app. Just the facts: - How long you've been fasting - When you ate today - Your meal times this week That's literally it. We built this because every other fasting app treats you like a child who needs gamification, or a wallet that needs emptying. You're neither. You know what OMAD is. You know why you're doing it. You don't need our motivation or education. You just need to track your one meal. 2MB app size. 2 screens total. 1 button to rule them all. Automatic handling if you forget to stop your eating timer. Quick fixes if you forgot to log yesterday. Extended fasting? The timer just keeps counting. For people who want their tools to do one thing well and then get out of the way. The way software should be.

About

Nomu

This app simplifies intermittent fasting with a user-friendly timer and progress tracker. It offers popular fasting plans, visual feedback on fasting phases, and a cute companion to keep you motivated. Track your water intake, weight, and BMI with insightful charts.

Highlights
  • Customizable fasting plans
  • Live fasting phase tracking
  • Streak and progress tracking
  • Water intake monitoring
  • Weight and BMI logging
  • Adorable companion character
Features
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Nomu is a beautifully designed intermittent fasting timer that makes healthy habits feel effortless. Whether you're new to fasting or a seasoned pro, Nomu keeps things simple, motivating, and fun. FASTING MADE SIMPLE Choose from popular plans like 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD, or go deep with extended fasts up to 72 hours. Start your fast with one tap and watch your progress in real time with a gorgeous timer ring. FAST FROM YOUR WRIST The Nomu Apple Watch app lets you start, stop, and track your fast on the go — your current phase and progress are always a glance away. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Live fasting phases: fat burning, ketosis, autophagy, deep autophagy, and immune renewal - Streak tracking to build consistency day after day - Weight and height logging with automatic BMI calculation - Progress photos to see your visual transformation - Body measurements: waist, hips, chest, arms, and thighs - Dedicated water screen with drink-type tracking - Supplement tracking with reminders MEET NOMU Your adorable fasting companion evolves as you progress through each phase — from caterpillar to butterfly. Nomu celebrates your wins and keeps you company during those tough fasting hours. Unlock 8 wing evolution stages over 180 days. SET YOUR GOALS Define your target weight and timeline. Watch your progress ring fill as you get closer. Nomu tracks the delta so you always know where you stand. LEARN AS YOU FAST Explore the Learn library to understand the science behind every phase — fat burning, ketosis, autophagy, and more — in simple, friendly language. NOMU PRO Unlock premium features including progress photos, weight goals, body measurements, supplement tracking, advanced insights, data export, and custom accent colors. The yearly plan works out to less than $2.50 a month — a fraction of what other fasting apps charge. Weekly, monthly, yearly, and lifetime options available. INSIGHTS THAT MATTER Weekly and monthly recaps, fasting history, water trends, weight progress, and advanced stats like your best fasting day and longest fast — all in one place. BUILT FOR YOU - Extended fasting plans: 24h, 36h, 48h, and 72h - Apple Watch app - Home and Lock Screen widgets - Apple Health sync - Export your data anytime (CSV or JSON) - Persistent notification showing your fasting status - Auto-start eating window countdown - Dark and light mode - 8 custom accent colors - 14 languages supported - Privacy first: all data stays on your device Start your fasting journey with Nomu today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tappect.com/apps/nomu/privacy

Screenshots

OMAD3 screens
Nomu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nomu at 86% against OMAD's 0%. Nomu also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). OMAD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Nomu sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. OMAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OMAD ships an update every 2 weeks, Nomu every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OMAD versus Nomu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOMADNomu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—95 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB84 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDIERBRO SRLSTappect LLC

Customer experience

OMAD

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Nomu

All ratings95 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%

In-app purchases

None

OMAD

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Nomu

Subscriptions4
  • Nomu Pro Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Nomu Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Nomu Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Nomu Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nomu Pro Lifetime2 variants$49.99

Questions

Is OMAD free?
OMAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nomu free?
Nomu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OMAD or Nomu have ads?
Neither OMAD nor Nomu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OMAD or Nomu?
OMAD ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nomu every 5 days. Most recently, OMAD was updated on October 13, 2026 and Nomu on October 18, 2026.

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