BetterFast vs Minimal168
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BetterFast
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.
- 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
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Fasting should be simple. BetterFast gets out of your way and lets you focus on what matters — your fast. No subscriptions. No account required. No "AI coaching" you didn't ask for. Just clean, reliable fasting tracking that respects your privacy. Track Any Protocol Whether you practice 16:8, 18:6, OMAD, 24-hour fasts, or your own custom schedule, BetterFast handles it. Set your goal and start — it really is that simple. Built for Privacy BetterFast doesn't require an account. Your fasting data stays on your device. We never collect your name, email, or contact details. Start fasting in seconds — no sign-up, no strings attached. Stay on Track Home screen widgets so you can check your progress at a glance Reminder and encouragement notifications to keep you going Streak tracking to celebrate your consistency Charts to visualize your fasting history over time Your Data, Your Way Export your full fasting history anytime. No lock-in, no gatekeeping. Completely Free Full functionality, no paywalls, no premium tiers. BetterFast is supported by ads so you can focus on your health — not your wallet.
Minimal168
A minimalist intermittent fasting tracker designed for the 16:8 method. It offers a simple timer, adjustable eating windows, and daily check-ins to build streaks, all without ads or data collection.
- Minimalist 16:8 fasting timer
- Adjustable eating window
- Daily streak tracking
- Calendar view of completed days
- Local notifications for fasting/eating
- Multiple color themes
- 33 languages supported
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Minimal168 — a clean, focused intermittent fasting tracker for the 16:8 method. No clutter, no distractions. SIMPLE BY DESIGN • One elegant timer ring — see your fasting progress at a glance • Drag to adjust your eating window • Daily check-in to build your streak • Calendar view with colored markers for completed days STAY ON TRACK • Local notifications remind you when to eat and when to fast • 3 minimal color themes • 33 languages supported YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE No account. No analytics. No ads. Everything stays on your device. Less is more. Start your fasting journey today. Premium Subscription: Monthly or Yearly with 1-week free trial. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BetterFast at none against Minimal168's 3. Minimal168's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Minimal168 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BetterFast asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BetterFast against 5.0 for Minimal168. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
BetterFast ships an update every 2 weeks, Minimal168 every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | BetterFast | Minimal168 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Mayers | TING CHUN WANG |
Customer experience
BetterFast
Minimal168
In-app purchases
BetterFast
No in-app purchases
Minimal168
- Minimal 168 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Minimal 168 Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$3.991 Year
- Minimal 168 Premium (Lifetime)$7.99
