# Fast vs BetterFast

The clearest difference is ads: Fast at none against BetterFast's shown. Fast also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Fast ships an update every 2 days, BetterFast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast | BetterFast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterfast/id6759235107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Size | 6 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Invotek AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836667478) | [Daniel Mayers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862917435) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-e-intermittent-fasting/id6759206116)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Fast free?

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

### Is BetterFast free?

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

### Do Fast or BetterFast have ads?

BetterFast shows ads; Fast does not.

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

Fast ships an update every 2 days, and BetterFast every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fast was updated on October 16, 2026 and BetterFast on October 1, 2026.

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