Comparison

Fast vs Nomu

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

Head to head
About

Fast

Features
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Start intermittent fasting today with Fast-E - a beautifully designed fasting timer that puts your privacy first. Every feature is completely free. No subscriptions, no ads, no account required. SIMPLE FASTING TIMER Choose from popular preset schedules - 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, or OMAD - or create your own custom fasting window. Start your fast with a single tap. A beautiful animated ring shows your progress in real time, counting down to your eating window. CUSTOM SCHEDULES Create personalized fasting schedules with any fasting-to-eating ratio. Whether you prefer 14:10, 12:12, or any other split, Fast-E adapts to your routine. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS View detailed statistics including total fasts completed, average duration, completion rate, and weekly activity. Interactive charts help you spot trends and stay motivated. BUILD YOUR STREAK Keep your momentum going with streak tracking. See how many consecutive days you've completed your fasting goal and push yourself to keep the chain going. FULL FASTING HISTORY Every fast is recorded and stored on your device. Browse your complete history, see which sessions you completed, and track your journey over time. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Add Fast-E widgets to your home screen to see your fasting progress at a glance without opening the app. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Get reminders when your fasting window starts, when it's time to eat, and when you're halfway through. Customize notification timing to match your routine. YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS All your data stays on your device. No account creation, no cloud sync, no data collection, no analytics tracking. Fast-E works entirely offline. 100% FREE Every feature in Fast-E is available at no cost. No premium tier, no feature gates, no in-app purchases. Just download and start fasting.

About

Nomu

This app simplifies intermittent fasting with a user-friendly timer and progress tracker. It offers popular fasting plans, visual feedback on fasting phases, and a cute companion to keep you motivated. Track your water intake, weight, and BMI with insightful charts.

Highlights
  • Customizable fasting plans
  • Live fasting phase tracking
  • Streak and progress tracking
  • Water intake monitoring
  • Weight and BMI logging
  • Adorable companion character
Features
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Nomu is a beautifully designed intermittent fasting timer that makes healthy habits feel effortless. Whether you're new to fasting or a seasoned pro, Nomu keeps things simple, motivating, and fun. Try Nomu free for 7 days. After that, Nomu Pro is a monthly or yearly subscription, and you can cancel anytime. FASTING MADE SIMPLE Choose from popular plans like 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD, or go deep with extended fasts up to 72 hours. Start your fast with one tap and watch your progress in real time with a gorgeous timer ring. FAST FROM YOUR WRIST The Nomu Apple Watch app lets you start, stop, and track your fast on the go — your current phase and progress are always a glance away. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Live fasting phases: fat burning, ketosis, autophagy, deep autophagy, and immune renewal - Streak tracking to build consistency day after day - Weight and height logging with automatic BMI calculation - Progress photos to see your visual transformation - Body measurements: waist, hips, chest, arms, and thighs - Dedicated water screen with drink-type tracking - Supplement tracking with reminders MEET NOMU Your adorable fasting companion evolves as you progress through each phase — from caterpillar to butterfly. Nomu celebrates your wins and keeps you company during those tough fasting hours. Unlock 8 wing evolution stages over 180 days. SET YOUR GOALS Define your target weight and timeline. Watch your progress ring fill as you get closer. Nomu tracks the delta so you always know where you stand. LEARN AS YOU FAST Explore the Learn library to understand the science behind every phase — fat burning, ketosis, autophagy, and more — in simple, friendly language. NOMU PRO Unlock premium features including progress photos, weight goals, body measurements, supplement tracking, advanced insights, data export, and custom accent colors. Nomu Pro is a monthly or yearly subscription after your 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Cancel anytime in App Store settings. INSIGHTS THAT MATTER Weekly and monthly recaps, fasting history, water trends, weight progress, and advanced stats like your best fasting day and longest fast — all in one place. BUILT FOR YOU - Extended fasting plans: 24h, 36h, 48h, and 72h - Apple Watch app - Home and Lock Screen widgets - Apple Health sync - Export your data anytime (CSV or JSON) - Persistent notification showing your fasting status - Auto-start eating window countdown - Dark and light mode - 8 custom accent colors - 14 languages supported - Privacy first: all data stays on your device Start your fasting journey with Nomu today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tappect.com/apps/nomu/privacy

Screenshots

Fast4 screens
Nomu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fast at none against Nomu's 6. Nomu's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Nomu sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Fast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast ships an update every 2 days, Nomu every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fast versus Nomu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastNomu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (97 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—97 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInvotek ASTappect LLC

In-app purchases

None

Fast

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Nomu

Subscriptions4
  • Nomu Pro Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Nomu Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Nomu Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Nomu Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nomu Pro Lifetime2 variants$49.99

Questions

Is Fast free?
Fast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nomu free?
Nomu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fast or Nomu have ads?
Neither Fast nor Nomu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fast or Nomu?
Fast ships an update every 2 days, and Nomu every 5 days. Most recently, Fast was updated on October 16, 2026 and Nomu on October 23, 2026.

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