Comparison

Sunwick vs Emotional Alchemy

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

Head to head
About

Sunwick

Features
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Sunwick is a fasting timer for 16:8, OMAD and 72-hour fasts. The timer, every plan, your Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets and your full history are free, forever. Your little flame buddy glows brighter the longer you fast. No account. No ads. Close the paywall and keep going. FAST YOUR WAY • Plans from 12:12, 14:10 and 16:8 to 18:6, 20:4, OMAD (23:1) and 5:2 • Longer fasts: 24, 36, 48 and 72 hours, 5 days and 7 days • Or set your own length • Started earlier? Backdate it. Ate early? Edit the end. Or pick an end time instead of a length. SEE WHERE YOU ARE • A ring that shows your fast and the stage you're in, from digesting and blood sugar settling to switching fuel, ketones rising and beyond • Each stage has an evidence label (established, likely or emerging) and sources you can read • Stage timings are typical averages from research, not measurements of your body ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN AND HOME SCREEN • Live Activity and Dynamic Island while you fast, and while your eating window is open • Small and Medium Home Screen widgets, plus Lock Screen widgets • Controls for Control Center, the Lock Screen and the Action button • Siri and Shortcuts: "Start a fast in Sunwick", "How long have I fasted in Sunwick" • Reminders for your usual start time, the last hour, your goal and each new stage. Act right from the notification: start now, +1 hour, finish or log your weight. YOUR HISTORY, ALL OF IT • Every fast on a calendar, with weekly charts and totals • Streaks with freezes, so one off day doesn't wipe your progress • Badges for milestones • Weight and mood log • Export everything as CSV, or delete it all, any time HELP WHEN IT GETS HARD • Craving SOS: a one-minute breathing break when hunger hits, with no guilt if you decide to eat • Check-ins on long fasts, plus electrolyte and gentle refeed tips • A Learn library of short reads on fasting, sleep, nutrition and more OPTIONAL EATING WINDOW LOG • Off until you turn it on • Log meals by barcode, typing, a nutrition label photo or a meal photo estimate • See how much protein is left for your window • You check and edit every entry before it's saved A BUDDY, NOT A NAG • Name your flame buddy and pick an accessory • It reacts to your fast and cheers when you reach your goal • No "you failed" messages. Ever. SUNWICK PLUS (OPTIONAL) Everything above stays free. Plus adds: • Your weight trend insight: how your 16h+ fasting days line up with your weight • The Large Home Screen widget • 18 extra Learn articles • Up to 40 meal photo estimates a day (the free plan includes 3 a week) Sunwick Plus is an auto-renewing subscription. Prices and any free trial are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when a free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. SAFETY FIRST Sunwick gives general information, not medical advice. It isn't for anyone under 18, anyone pregnant or breastfeeding, or anyone with a history of eating disorders or type 1 diabetes. Talk to a doctor before fasting longer than 24 hours, or if you have a medical condition or take medication. If you feel unwell, eat. Terms of Use: https://sunwick-app.pages.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://sunwick-app.pages.dev/privacy

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Emotional Alchemy

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Emotional Alchemy: A Ritual for Inner Balance Transform your emotional state through the power of guided ritual and natural elements. Emotional Alchemy is a private, minimalist tool designed to help you acknowledge, process, and release emotions in a structured, multi-step journey. Whether you are seeking calm, clarity, or a moment of reflection, the app guides you through a curated sequence that blends ancient wisdom with modern mindfulness. The Journey (1) Identify: Select from a diverse pool of emotions to acknowledge how you feel in the present moment. (2) Elements of Release: Choose a natural element: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, or Aether, to anchor your practice. (3) Immersive Animations: Engage with beautiful, canvas-based visualisations. From the rhythmic flow of Ocean Waves to the steady glow of Candlelight, each element includes a guided breathing overlay to sync your body and mind. (4) Wisdom & Action: Receive randomised Oracle messages and Action cards to provide perspective and practical steps for your day. (5) Sacred Geometry: Conclude your session with a moment of focus on sacred geometry icons, designed to leave you feeling centered. Why Emotion Alchemy? (1) Total Privacy: We believe your emotions are yours alone. No accounts, no data collection, and no server syncing. Your name and progress stay on your device. (2) Offline Ready: Use the app anywhere: in the park, on a plane, or in your quietest corner. No internet connection required. (3) Mindful Design: Built with a "mobile-first" approach, the app respects your device's safe areas and offers a distraction-free, linear flow. Subscription Information A subscription is required to use the app and access all features. A 7-day free trial is included: cancel at least 24 hours before the trial period ends to avoid being charged. Monthly and annual plans are available, managed securely through Apple's In-App Purchase system. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://emotionalalchemy.pages.dev/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Sunwick4 screens
Emotional Alchemy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Emotional Alchemy at none against Sunwick's shown. Emotional Alchemy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Sunwick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Emotional Alchemy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sunwick versus Emotional Alchemy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunwickEmotional Alchemy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDansUGC LLCWing Sze Wong

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sunwick

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription.$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription.$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Emotional Alchemy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Sunwick free?
Sunwick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Emotional Alchemy free?
Emotional Alchemy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sunwick or Emotional Alchemy have ads?
Sunwick shows ads; Emotional Alchemy does not.
Which is updated more often, Sunwick or Emotional Alchemy?
Sunwick ships an update every 5 weeks, and Emotional Alchemy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sunwick was updated on October 31, 2026 and Emotional Alchemy on October 31, 2026.

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