Comparison

Intermittent vs Steadfasting

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

Steadfasting

Features
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Steadfasting is the fasting timer that stays out of your way. No signup. No tutorials. No upsells blocking your timer. Just a clean, reliable fasting tracker built for people who want to fast — not fiddle with an app. LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND — FREE Most fasting apps lock their best feature behind a paywall. Steadfasting gives you real-time fasting progress on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island at no cost. Start a fast and put your phone down. Your progress is always visible without opening the app. THREE FASTING MODES - Schedule Mode — Pick a fasting window (16:8, 18:6, 20:4, or custom) and start. Get notified when your fast is complete. - Open Fast — Start fasting with no end time. End it when you're ready. No pressure, no rules. - Countdown Mode — Set a target end time and let Steadfasting count down to it. Perfect for fasts built around your daily schedule. FASTING HISTORY Every completed fast is logged automatically. Review your history to spot patterns and build consistency. No cluttered graphs. No vanity metrics. Just a clean record of what you've done. STEADFASTING PRO — $3.99, ONE-TIME PURCHASE No subscriptions. No recurring charges. Pay once, own it forever. Pro unlocks: - Custom fasting times — go beyond the presets and build windows that fit your life - Weight tracking — log your weight alongside your fasts and see the bigger picture - Hydration tracking — stay on top of water intake during your fasting windows - Fast stages — see where you are in the fasting process (fat burning, autophagy, ketosis) in real time BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY FAST Steadfasting was designed for people tired of fasting apps that try to be everything — meal planners, calorie counters, social networks, subscription traps. This app does one thing and does it well. What you get for free: - Three fasting modes (Schedule, Open Fast, Countdown) - Live Activity and Dynamic Island tracking - Complete fasting history log - Push notification when your fast ends No account required. No data collected. No ads. No subscriptions. Built by Seampli — simple apps, real impact.

Screenshots

Intermittent4 screens
Steadfasting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Intermittent at 3 against Steadfasting's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Steadfasting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Intermittent versus Steadfasting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntermittentSteadfasting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBARBAROS SELIM BUYUKELCISeampli Apps

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
1 purchases

Steadfasting

One-time1
  • Steadfast Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Intermittent free?
Intermittent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steadfasting free?
Steadfasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Intermittent or Steadfasting have ads?
Neither Intermittent nor Steadfasting shows ads.

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