Comparison

Fast36 vs Lyte

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

Head to head
About

Fast36

Features
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Stages, not streaks. Fast36 is the fasting app for people who care about the metabolic arc, not the calendar grid. Track the biochemical progression of a 24 to 72+ hour fast with phase-aware timing, in-the-moment science, and a private record of every session. WHAT YOU GET โ€ข Stage-aware timer. Watch your fast move through the four metabolic regimes โ€” glycogen depletion, ketosis, autophagy, deep autophagy โ€” with color-coded thresholds that match real human physiology. โ€ข Quick Log for ketones and glucose. Pair every fast with a finger-stick reading. Build a longitudinal record of how your biomarkers respond to each protocol. โ€ข Live Activity on the Lock Screen. Current stage, elapsed time, and next threshold โ€” always one glance away. No need to open the app. โ€ข Apple Watch companion. Start, monitor, and end fasts from your wrist. Phone, iPad, and watch always show the same session. โ€ข History with substance. Total hours, per-stage distribution, per-fast gantt, readings, notes. No streaks. No flame emoji. No celebratory confetti. โ€ข The Science reference. Peer-reviewed citations for every stage claim. We tell you what's proven in humans and what's extrapolated from rodent studies, and when evidence is emerging rather than settled. FREE โ€ข 36-hour protocol โ€” the namesake fast โ€ข Stage-aware timer and Stages reference โ€ข History log and HealthKit integration โ€ข On-device privacy FAST36 PRO โ€” $14.99 / month or $99 / year โ€ข 24-hour reset fasts โ€ข 48-hour and 72-hour extended protocols โ€ข Custom fast lengths โ€ข Live Activity with stage transitions โ€ข Stage-crossing haptics โ€ข Apple Watch companion โ€ข Quick Log for ketones and glucose โ€ข Full history analytics and stage distribution chart โ€ข Notes on every fast โ€ข Apple Health bidirectional sync โ€ข The Science deep-dive with citations WHO IT'S FOR Biohackers running 24 / 36 / 48 / 72-hour protocols. People who want their fasting app to read like a lab notebook, not a game. Anyone who has ever said "autophagy" at dinner and meant it. Not for calorie counting, not for weight-loss streaks, not for "gamified wellness." PRIVACY All fasting data lives on-device. Optional Apple Health sync stays between you and Apple โ€” it does not pass through our servers. No accounts, no newsletters, no behavioral tracking, no third-party analytics. Not medical advice. Extended fasting carries real risks for people with diabetes, eating disorder history, pregnancy, low body fat, or on medications affecting blood sugar or blood pressure. Consult a clinician before attempting any fast over 24 hours. Fast36 Pro subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel from your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://fast36.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://fast36.app/privacy Support: hello@fast36.app

About

Lyte

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Lyte is the simplest way to track intermittent fasting โ€” and actually stick with it. From your first 16:8 to a multi-day fast, Lyte gives you a clear live timer, milestones that show what's happening in your body, daily weight tracking, and the one thing most trackers skip โ€” a calm, safe way to break your fast. WHAT YOU GET โ€ข Live fasting timer โ€” 16:8, OMAD, or a custom Extended fast up to 5 days โ€ข Milestones โ€” see what's happening hour by hour, tuned to your plan โ€ข Streaks & history โ€” every fast logged so you can watch your consistency build โ€ข Daily weight log โ€” track your weight and see the trend over time โ€ข Guided refeeding โ€” break longer fasts safely, step by step โ€ข Tools for the hard moments โ€” ride out a craving, the mirror, and your reasons why โ€ข Lock Screen & Dynamic Island โ€” your fasting hours, always one glance away Clean, calm, no clutter. No account required, and your data never leaves your device. Lyte Pro unlocks everything with a monthly or yearly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Steadier energy, better sleep, fewer cravings โ€” start your next fast today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://legal-beige-two.vercel.app/lyte

Screenshots

Fast364 screens
Lyte4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Fast36 at 3 against Lyte's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Fast36 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Lyte sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Fast36 versus Lyte: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast36Lyte
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAKN Technologies FZ-LLCYong Hyun Kwon

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fast36

Subscriptions2
  • Fast36 Pro - Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Fast36 Pro - Yearly$99.991 Year
5 purchases

Lyte

Subscriptions2
  • Lyte Pro โ€” Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Lyte Pro โ€” Yearly$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lyte Pro โ€” Lifetime$11.99
  • Lyte Pro โ€” Lifetime$49.99
  • Lyte Pro โ€” Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Fast36 free?
Fast36 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lyte free?
Lyte is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fast36 or Lyte have ads?
Neither Fast36 nor Lyte shows ads.

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