Comparison

Intermittent vs BetterFast

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

Head to head
About

Intermittent

Easily track your intermittent fasting with a visual timeline and preset or custom plans. Integrate with Apple Health for a holistic view of your wellness. Stay updated with widgets and Apple Watch support.

Highlights
  • Fasting timer
  • Visual stage timeline
  • Preset and custom plans
  • Apple Health integration
  • Apple Watch app
  • Widgets and Live Activities
Features
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100% FREE — NO SUBSCRIPTION, NO PAYWALL, NO IN-APP PURCHASES. BetterFasting is a simple, powerful intermittent fasting timer and tracker for your daily routine. Pick a plan, start your fast, and watch your progress build day after day. Every feature is unlocked from the very first tap. The app is supported by ads, so the tools stay open and free for everyone. POPULAR FASTING PLANS, OR YOUR OWN Fast with 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD, 5:2, or build a custom fasting window that fits your life. Start, stop, and edit fasts whenever you need to, so the timer always matches your real day. KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE Follow live fasting stages as your body moves through your fast, with a clear timer ring and progress at a glance. Set smart reminders so you never miss the start or end of a window. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Log water and mood through the day, record your weight over time, and build streaks and badges that keep you motivated. Review your full fasting history with simple charts that show your trends week over week. ALWAYS WITHIN REACH Add home screen and lock screen widgets, keep your timer front and center with Live Activities and the Dynamic Island, and check your fast right from your wrist with the Apple Watch app. Apple Health sync keeps your data connected, and iCloud sync keeps everything safe across your devices. FAST TOGETHER Add friends, join groups, take on challenges, and cheer each other on in the activity feed. Staying accountable is easier when you are not doing it alone. SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE Available in 45 languages, including full right-to-left support. WHY BETTERFASTING? - 100% free: no subscription, no paywall, no in-app purchases. - Every plan and tool unlocked from day one. - Clean, fast, and easy to use every single day. - Ad-supported so the core experience stays open to all. Many fasting apps hide basic tools behind a subscription. BetterFasting is different. Start free, track your routine, stay accountable with friends, and keep the habit going. Fasting is a personal wellness routine, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or are unsure whether fasting is right for you, talk to a qualified health professional before you begin. Download BetterFasting and start your first fast today.

About

BetterFast

This app simplifies intermittent fasting with a clean, privacy-focused interface. It allows tracking of various fasting protocols, provides helpful widgets and notifications, and offers data export without requiring an account or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Track any fasting protocol
  • No account or subscription required
  • Privacy-focused, data stays on device
  • Home screen widgets for progress
  • Reminder and encouragement notifications
  • Streak tracking and history charts
  • Data export functionality
Features
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Fasting should be simple. BetterFast gets out of your way and lets you focus on what matters — your fast. No subscriptions. No account required. No "AI coaching" you didn't ask for. Just clean, reliable fasting tracking that respects your privacy. Track Any Protocol Whether you practice 16:8, 18:6, OMAD, 24-hour fasts, or your own custom schedule, BetterFast handles it. Set your goal and start — it really is that simple. Built for Privacy BetterFast doesn't require an account. Your fasting data stays on your device. We never collect your name, email, or contact details. Start fasting in seconds — no sign-up, no strings attached. Stay on Track Home screen widgets so you can check your progress at a glance Reminder and encouragement notifications to keep you going Streak tracking to celebrate your consistency Charts to visualize your fasting history over time Your Data, Your Way Export your full fasting history anytime. No lock-in, no gatekeeping. Completely Free Full functionality, no paywalls, no premium tiers. BetterFast is supported by ads so you can focus on your health — not your wallet.

Screenshots

Intermittent4 screens
BetterFast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BetterFast at none against Intermittent's 4. Intermittent's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating and iOS requirement 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. Intermittent sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BetterFast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Intermittent against 5.0 for BetterFast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intermittent has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intermittent ships an update every 4 days, BetterFast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Intermittent versus BetterFast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntermittentBetterFast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB92 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBARBAROS SELIM BUYUKELCIDaniel Mayers

Customer experience

Intermittent

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

BetterFast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Intermittent

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 3 Months Premium3 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • 6 Months Premium3 Days trial$24.996 Months
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  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

BetterFast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Intermittent free?
Intermittent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BetterFast free?
BetterFast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Intermittent or BetterFast?
Intermittent and BetterFast are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Intermittent or BetterFast have ads?
BetterFast shows ads; Intermittent does not.
Which is updated more often, Intermittent or BetterFast?
Intermittent ships an update every 4 days, and BetterFast every 2 weeks. Most recently, Intermittent was updated on October 18, 2026 and BetterFast on October 1, 2026.

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