Comparison

FastFlow vs Minimal168

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

Head to head
About

FastFlow

Features
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FastFlow is a lightweight fasting tracker and fasting timer for intermittent fasting plans like 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, and OMAD. It helps you start more easily, stay consistent, and better understand your own rhythm over time. With FastFlow, you can: - choose a common fasting plan or create your own custom schedule - start a fast in one tap and clearly track your duration and goal progress - receive start reminders, phase reminders, and goal reminders - keep a complete fasting history with add, edit, and delete support - review stats and weekly reports, including completions, streaks, and time trends - log weight alongside your fasting rhythm for longer-term reflection - generate share cards for completed fasts and weekly reports FastFlow is not a calorie-counting platform or a heavy social app. It is a calmer, lighter, and more reliable companion for building a fasting rhythm you can actually keep. Important: intermittent fasting is not suitable for everyone. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a medical condition or blood sugar concern, please consult a qualified healthcare professional first. Privacy Policy: https://fasting-nu.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

FastFlow4 screens
Minimal1684 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Minimal168 at none against FastFlow's shown. Minimal168 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. FastFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Minimal168 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FastFlow ships an update every 5 days, Minimal168 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FastFlow versus Minimal168: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastFlowMinimal168
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer浩铭 顾TING CHUN WANG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FastFlow

Subscriptions2
  • FastFlow Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • FastFlow Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Minimal168

Subscriptions2
  • Minimal 168 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Minimal 168 Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Minimal 168 Premium (Lifetime)$7.99

Questions

Is FastFlow free?
FastFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minimal168 free?
Minimal168 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FastFlow or Minimal168 have ads?
FastFlow shows ads; Minimal168 does not.
Which is updated more often, FastFlow or Minimal168?
FastFlow ships an update every 5 days, and Minimal168 weekly. Most recently, FastFlow was updated on September 16, 2026 and Minimal168 on September 12, 2026.

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