Comparison

Intermittent vs Hush

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

Hush

This app offers a quiet and focused intermittent fasting timer. It provides essential features like a center ring timer, preset fasting schedules, and helpful hints during fasting periods. Users can also utilize a home screen widget for at-a-glance tracking and enjoy a privacy-first approach with on-device data storage.

Highlights
  • Center ring timer
  • Four classic fasting presets
  • Hunger-peak hint notifications
  • Home screen widget
  • Streak tracking
  • Privacy-first data storage
Features
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Hush is a quiet, focused intermittent fasting (IF) timer designed for people tired of the noise. No subscriptions. Minimal notifications. One-time ad removal only. Built so you can keep going. WHO IT'S FOR - People tired of Zero / Fastic / BodyFast's subscription gates and notification spam - Anyone running 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, or 24h at their own pace - Those who want a home screen widget for at-a-glance remaining time - People who appreciate short, supportive hints during the hardest hours - Anyone who hates subscriptions and just wants a one-time ad removal CORE FEATURES ■ Center ring timer Industry-standard circular progress. Remaining time, start and predicted end at a glance. ■ Four classic presets 16:8 (the daily staple) / 18:6 (a touch more) / 20:4 (Warrior) / 24h (OMAD) ■ Hunger-peak hint notifications At 8h, 10h, and 12h into your fast (the toughest stretches), a short hint quietly arrives. "Sip some water." "Take three deep breaths." "You're almost there." One-tap to turn it off. ■ Home screen widget Small and Medium widgets show your remaining time without opening the app. ■ Streaks and a quiet "well done" Hit your goal and a full-moon icon shows up with a quiet congratulations. Streak counted. Calm acknowledgment, not pressure. ■ Privacy first Your fasting records stay on device. iCloud sync is optional. PRICING Download and all features are free. A one-time Plus purchase removes ads forever and unlocks custom plans, Insights, and Apple Watch sync. No subscriptions. DISCLAIMER Hush is a timer app, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, please consult your doctor before starting any fasting protocol. PRIVACY & SUPPORT https://kureho.app/apps/iftimer

Screenshots

Intermittent4 screens
Hush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hush at 100% against Intermittent's 50%. Intermittent's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Hush sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intermittent ships an update every 4 days, Hush every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Intermittent versus Hush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntermittentHush
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBARBAROS SELIM BUYUKELCIKUREHO

Customer experience

Intermittent

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

Hush

Written reviews1 reviews
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
2 purchases

Hush

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Plus$11.99

Questions

Is Intermittent free?
Intermittent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hush free?
Hush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Intermittent or Hush have ads?
Hush shows ads; Intermittent does not.
Which is updated more often, Intermittent or Hush?
Intermittent ships an update every 4 days, and Hush every 2 days. Most recently, Intermittent was updated on October 18, 2026 and Hush on October 13, 2026.

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