Comparison

Meridian vs Fasting Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Meridian

This app offers a straightforward approach to intermittent fasting, focusing on a clean interface and scientific insights into metabolic phases. It allows users to start and stop fasting with ease, track custom schedules, and understand their body's processes without intrusive features or upselling.

Highlights
  • One-tap start/stop timer
  • Metabolic phase insights
  • Built-in and custom schedules
  • Data stays on device
  • Optional Apple Health integration
  • Clean, intentional design
Features
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Meridian is the fasting app for people who are tired of fasting apps. No 15-screen onboarding quiz. No AI coach upselling you a meal plan. No gamification badges. No paywall on the timer. Just a clean, powerful tool that respects your intelligence and your time. START IN SECONDS One tap to start. One tap to stop. Meridian tracks your fasting window, shows what's happening in your body at each metabolic phase, and stays out of your way. Every schedule built in — 14:10, 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD, or set your own custom window. REAL SCIENCE, NOT SLOGANS Each body phase is grounded in peer-reviewed metabolic research. Know when glycogen depletes. Know when ketosis begins. Know when autophagy ramps up. Meridian tells you what's actually happening — with citations, not marketing copy. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE No account required. No cloud sync you didn't ask for. No analytics tracking your behavior. All data lives on your iPhone and stays there. Optional Apple Health integration reads and writes only with your explicit permission. DESIGNED WITH INTENTION Every screen earns its place. Meridian follows a less-but-better philosophy — no feature creep, no settings bloat, no dark patterns. Dark mode and light mode. Clean typography. A timer that's beautiful enough to leave on your nightstand. BUILT-IN SCHEDULES • 14:10 — Gentle start for beginners • 16:8 — The most popular protocol • 18:6 — Deeper metabolic benefits • 20:4 — The Warrior approach • OMAD — One Meal A Day • Custom — Set any window you want MERIDIAN PREMIUM Unlock deeper insights and advanced features for less than a coffee: • Detailed fasting history and trends • Body phase insights with metabolic data • Advanced streak tracking • Custom schedule presets • Full data export $1.99/month · $14.99/year (save 37%) · $39.99 lifetime No free trial. No tricks. At this price, you'll know within a day if Meridian is for you. Privacy policy: https://trymeridian.today/privacy-policy Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://trymeridian.today/support

About

Fasting Tracker

This app helps you build and maintain an intermittent fasting routine. It offers a simple timer, progress tracking, and insights into your body's responses during fasting periods. Designed for beginners and experienced users alike, it provides gentle encouragement and clear guidance.

Highlights
  • Intermittent fasting timer
  • Customizable fasting schedules
  • Real-time progress tracking
  • Body insights during fasting
  • Guidance on fasting-friendly drinks
  • Gentle and supportive approach
Features
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Timo - your simple, friendly fasting tracker Build a fasting routine that actually feels good. Timo is a simple, supportive intermittent fasting tracker designed to help you stay consistent - without pressure, guilt, or “gym bro” energy. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your routine, Timo helps you track your fast, understand what’s happening in your body, and stay motivated day by day. Track your fast with ease - Start, stop, and adjust your fasting timer in seconds. Choose from popular schedules like 14:10, 16:8, 18:6, or create your own. See progress that keeps you going - Watch your fasting time build in real-time, unlock milestones, and stay motivated with clear, encouraging feedback. Understand what’s happening in your body - Learn when fat burning begins, when ketosis kicks in, and how your body adapts during your fast. Know what you can (and can’t) have - Simple guidance on drinks during fasting - no confusion, no overcomplication. A friendly approach that sticks - Timo is designed to support you, not pressure you. Gentle encouragement, clean design, and a calm experience that helps you stay consistent. Perfect for: • intermittent fasting beginners • experienced fasters refining their routine • anyone looking for a simple fasting timer or fasting tracker • building sustainable habits for weight loss and health

Screenshots

Meridian4 screens
Fasting Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fasting Tracker at none against Meridian's 3. Fasting Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Meridian sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Fasting Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Meridian versus Fasting Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeridianFasting Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZACHARY MARK MULLIGANHelen Seymour

Customer experience

Meridian

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fasting Tracker

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Meridian

Subscriptions2
  • Meridian Premium$1.991 Month
  • Meridian Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Meridian Premium (Lifetime)$39.99
None

Fasting Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meridian free?
Meridian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fasting Tracker free?
Fasting Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meridian or Fasting Tracker have ads?
Neither Meridian nor Fasting Tracker shows ads.

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