Comparison

Minimalist Fasting Tracker vs Waterfaster

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

Head to head
About

Minimalist Fasting Tracker

Features
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A clean and simple intermittent fasting tracker Minimalist Fasting Tracker helps you stay consistent with intermittent fasting using a clean timer and simple streak tracking. No clutter. No complicated meal logging. Just a simple fasting timer that helps you build healthier habits. Start your fast in seconds and stay focused on your progress. Key Features Simple fasting timer Track your fasting time with a clear and distraction-free timer. Popular fasting plans Choose from common intermittent fasting schedules like: 16:8 18:6 20:4 14:10 Streak tracking Stay motivated by building consistent fasting streaks. Minimal design Designed to help you focus on your fasting routine without unnecessary features. Premium Features Upgrade to Premium to unlock: - All fasting plans - Fasting history - Future premium features Built for simplicity Many fasting apps are overloaded with features. Minimalist Fasting Tracker focuses on what matters most: - Start fasting quickly - Track your progress - Build consistent habits Start your fasting journey today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Waterfaster

Features
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Water fasting and intermittent fasting, made clear — and no longer something you do alone. Start a fast with one tap and watch the live countdown on your Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island and on your Home Screen widget. Follow what your body is doing hour by hour — fat burning, ketosis, cellular regeneration — based on published research. FAST TOGETHER — ANONYMOUS BY DESIGN • Live: see how many people are fasting with you right now • Your Circle: add friends with a simple code, follow their fast live, send boosts and friendly nudges • Groups & challenges: chase one goal together — from a 16:8 streak to a 7-day reset • No profiles, no photos, no feed of strangers. You appear under a generated water name unless you choose otherwise. YOU DECIDE WHO SEES YOU Share everything, hide from one specific friend, or go invisible completely. One tap, any time. NEVER LOSE YOUR PROGRESS Link Apple or Google and restore your history, stats and circle on any device. PICK YOUR PROTOCOL • Intermittent: 12:12, 14:10, 16:8, 18:6, 20:4 and OMAD • Water fasting: 24h, 36h, 48h, 72h, 4, 5 and 7 days • Flex: set or move your finish time while the fast is running ALSO INSIDE • Live Activity, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets • Apple Health: steps, sleep, heart rate, weight and water • Hydration and electrolyte guidance during longer fasts • Streaks, trends and your full weight history • Personal insights and reminders you stay in control of Waterfaster is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before longer fasts, and never fast on medication without medical guidance. — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://waterfaster.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://waterfaster.app/privacy

Screenshots

Minimalist Fasting Tracker3 screens
Waterfaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

Minimalist Fasting Tracker and Waterfaster are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Minimalist Fasting Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Waterfaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Minimalist Fasting Tracker versus Waterfaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimalist Fasting TrackerWaterfaster
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOLEKSANDR VASETSKYIAMIT Solutions

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Minimalist Fasting Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Minimalist Fasting Timer Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Minimalist Fasting Timer Yearly$14.991 Year
3 purchases

Waterfaster

Subscriptions2
  • Waterfaster+3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Waterfaster+$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Minimalist Fasting Tracker free?
Minimalist Fasting Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Waterfaster free?
Waterfaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minimalist Fasting Tracker or Waterfaster have ads?
Neither Minimalist Fasting Tracker nor Waterfaster shows ads.

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