# PerfectFast vs BetterFast

The clearest difference is ads: PerfectFast at none against BetterFast's shown. PerfectFast also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PerfectFast against 5.0 for BetterFast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PerfectFast has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PerfectFast ships an update every 9 days, BetterFast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PerfectFast | BetterFast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfectfast-fasting-timer/id6759067877/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterfast/id6759235107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 32 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Idan Lupinsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876630037) | [Daniel Mayers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862917435) |

## What reviewers say

### PerfectFast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfectfast-fasting-timer/id6759067877)

This app helps you track intermittent and extended fasting periods with a clean, focused interface. It supports various fasting schedules, custom durations, and provides detailed history and statistics to monitor your progress.

**Highlights:** Intermittent and extended fast tracking, Custom fasting schedules, Fasting history and statistics, Reminders and notifications, Apple Watch companion app, Live Activity support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BetterFast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterfast/id6759235107)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PerfectFast free?

PerfectFast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BetterFast free?

BetterFast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PerfectFast or BetterFast?

BetterFast is rated higher. PerfectFast averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while BetterFast averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PerfectFast or BetterFast have ads?

BetterFast shows ads; PerfectFast does not.

### Which is updated more often, PerfectFast or BetterFast?

PerfectFast ships an update every 9 days, and BetterFast every 2 weeks. Most recently, PerfectFast was updated on November 13, 2026 and BetterFast on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*