# BetterFast vs Intermittent

The clearest difference is ads: Intermittent at none against BetterFast's shown. Intermittent also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BetterFast against 5.0 for Intermittent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intermittent has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BetterFast ships an update every 2 weeks, Intermittent every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BetterFast | Intermittent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterfast/id6759235107/reviews) | [5.0 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intermittent-fasting-tracker/id6767781311/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Mayers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862917435) | [Rohit Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896508140) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Intermittent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intermittent-fasting-tracker/id6767781311)

This app tracks your fasting progress by showing real-time biological phases like ketosis and autophagy. It provides science-backed explanations for each stage and supports various fasting protocols without requiring an account or subscription.

**Highlights:** Real-time biological phase tracking (Fed, Lipolysis, Ketosis, Autophagy), Support for multiple fasting protocols (12:12 to 72-hour fasts), Free science library with cited primary sources, Adaptive hydration target, Weight and progress tracking with trend analysis, Private sharing circle with applause-only responses, Home screen widget and cross-device sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BetterFast free?

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

### Is Intermittent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BetterFast or Intermittent?

BetterFast and Intermittent are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 46 ratings respectively.

### Do BetterFast or Intermittent have ads?

BetterFast shows ads; Intermittent does not.

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

BetterFast ships an update every 2 weeks, and Intermittent every 10 days. Most recently, BetterFast was updated on October 1, 2026 and Intermittent on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*