Comparison

Fasting Stages Tracker vs Lumifaste

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

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Fasting Stages Tracker

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Fasting Stages Tracker is your companion app for intermittent fasting, extended fasting, and religious fasting. Track your progress in real-time while learning what happens in your body at each fasting stage. CORE FEATURES Real-Time Timer Start and stop your fast with one tap. Watch your elapsed time and progress through metabolic stages in real-time. Fasting Stages Choose between Simple mode (4 stages) or Detailed mode (7 stages). See visual progress bars counting down to each new stage, then count up while you're in it. Automatic Logs Every fast is saved automatically. View your complete history with total duration, stages reached, and highest stage achieved. Progress Analytics Track your stats: total fasts, average duration, longest fast, most reached stage. Filter and sort by date or duration to identify patterns. Science-Backed Education Learn what happens at each fasting stage. Get contextual tips when you reach milestones and understand the science behind fasting benefits. Customizable Settings Toggle between Simple and Detailed modes. Configure notifications for stage milestones and reminders. Turn education content on or off. Data Export Export all fasting logs as CSV to use with other health apps or spreadsheets. WHY CHOOSE FASTING STAGES TRACKER? - Simple and focused design - Educational and science-backed - Privacy first: all data stored locally - Works offline - Supports all fasting types - Completely free, no ads or premium features SUPPORTED FASTING TYPES Intermittent Fasting (16:8, 18:6, 20:4), Extended Fasting (24h+), Religious Fasting, and Custom durations. FASTING STAGES Fed State (0-4h) - Digestion active, insulin elevated Fat Burning (4-16h) - Glycogen depleting, fat burning begins Ketosis (16-24h) - Running on ketones, peak mental clarity Autophagy (24h+) - Cellular repair and regeneration All your data stays on your device. We never upload or share your information.

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Lumifaste

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Your fasting timer, live on your Lock Screen. Lumifaste puts your fasting timer right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island โ€” see your timer, current stage, and progress without ever opening the app. Built with zero ads and zero data collection โ€” your data stays private, synced only to your own iCloud. Start a fast with one tap. Watch your progress on a beautiful circular timer. Understand what's happening in your body as you move through five scientifically-backed fasting stages โ€” from digestion to fat burning, ketosis, and autophagy. LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND See your fasting timer right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Glance at your progress, current stage, and time remaining โ€” all without unlocking your phone. FASTING STAGES โ€” REAL-TIME SCIENCE Your body goes through distinct metabolic phases during a fast. Lumifaste tracks them live: - Fed State (0โ€“4h) โ€” Digesting food, insulin elevated - Early Fasting (4โ€“12h) โ€” Blood sugar dropping, glycogen depleting - Fat Burning (12โ€“18h) โ€” Stored fat being used for energy - Ketosis (18โ€“24h) โ€” Ketone production, mental clarity - Autophagy (24h+) โ€” Cellular cleanup and renewal Premium unlocks detailed stage science with references and actionable tips. 9 FASTING PLANS (INCLUDING CUSTOM) - 12:12, 14:10, 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD (23:1), 5:2, Circadian, and Custom - Circadian Rhythm fast: align eating with daylight for metabolic benefits - Custom plans from 1โ€“48 hours for experienced fasters - Adjust your start time retroactively โ€” forgot to start? No problem SIRI SHORTCUTS & APP INTENTS "Hey Siri, start my fast." Hands-free fasting control from anywhere with full Siri Shortcuts integration. TRACK MORE THAN FASTING - Hydration tracker with daily goal and progress ring - Mood tracking after each fast - Personal journal notes on completed fasts - Weight logging with trend chart and Apple Health sync - 20 fasting-friendly recipes with nutrition info - Meal logging with emoji categories Hydration, mood, and journaling โ€” all in one place. INSIGHTS & STREAKS - Streak heatmap โ€” 90-day fasting calendar - Weekly charts and month-at-a-glance view - Time pattern analysis โ€” discover your best fasting days - Consistency score and week-over-week comparison - Export your data as CSV anytime CHALLENGES & ACHIEVEMENTS Daily, weekly, and monthly challenges with XP points. 13 achievements from your first fast to 30-day streaks, 100 total hours, and reaching autophagy. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Milestone alerts, stage transitions, streak protection, weekly summary, inactivity nudge, and eating window reminders. Quiet hours respect your sleep. 8 COLOR THEMES Forest, Ocean, Mono, Sunset, Nebula, Aurora, Rose Gold, Midnight. Light, dark, and system modes. HONEST PRICING โ€” NO ADS, EVER All preset plans, the timer, fasting stages, basic notifications, 12 recipes, and your last 7 fasts are free. No account required. No ads. No tricks. Premium unlocks unlimited history, streak tracking, full charts, stage science, custom plans, smart notifications, weight tracking, all 13 achievements, all 20 recipes, all 8 themes, and CSV export. - Monthly: $3.99/month - Yearly: $29.99/year (save 37%) - 7-day free trial included YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS All data is stored locally and synced via iCloud only to your own devices. We never collect, store, or sell your personal information. No analytics on your health data. No third-party trackers. Lumifaste is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before starting any fasting program. Privacy Policy: https://theknack2020-sketch.github.io/lumifaste/privacy Terms of Use: https://theknack2020-sketch.github.io/lumifaste/terms

Screenshots

Fasting Stages Tracker4 screens
Lumifaste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fasting Stages Tracker at none against Lumifaste's 2. Fasting Stages Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Lumifaste sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Fasting Stages Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Fasting Stages Tracker versus Lumifaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFasting Stages TrackerLumifaste
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard DavisUFUK OZDEMIR

In-app purchases

None

Fasting Stages Tracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lumifaste

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Fasting Stages Tracker free?
Fasting Stages Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lumifaste free?
Lumifaste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fasting Stages Tracker or Lumifaste have ads?
Neither Fasting Stages Tracker nor Lumifaste shows ads.

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