SOL vs FastLyfe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SOL
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SOL (μ) β Korean for Pine Tree. Like the pine that endures through every season, SOL stands with you through every fast. WHAT MAKES SOL DIFFERENT Most fasting apps just show a timer. SOL shows you what's actually happening inside your body β in real time. As you fast, SOL guides you through each biological phase: Fed State β Insulin Dropping β Fat Burning β Ketosis β Autophagy β Deep Autophagy β Growth Hormone Surge β Immune Reset FEATURES β’ Beautiful minimal timer with progress ring β’ Real-time body phase updates with scientific sources β’ Full body timeline β see all 8 phases and your progress β’ Tap any phase for in-depth science and PubMed sources β’ Smart notifications at each milestone β’ Stats dashboard β track your fasting journey β’ Background timer β keeps running when you close the app β’ Light & dark mode with handcrafted watercolor textures β’ Home screen widget β’ Community pulse β you're not fasting alone β’ Share your results with a beautiful card FASTING GOALS Choose from 16h, 18h, 20h, 24h, 36h, 48h, 72h, or go Open with no time limit. Hit your goal? Extend to the next level. DESIGNED WITH INTENTION SOL is inspired by the simplicity of nature. No clutter, no ads, no unnecessary features. Just you, your fast, and the knowledge of what your body is doing. All body phase information is based on peer-reviewed scientific research with direct links to PubMed sources. Begin your fast. Know your body. Grow like the pine.
FastLyfe
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FastLyfe: Fasting Tracker & Timer FastLyfe is an easy-to-use fasting tracker designed to help you stay consistent and build better habits. Track your fasts, follow popular fasting schedules, and monitor your progress over timeβall in one simple app. Features: Fasting timer to track your sessions Popular protocols like 16:8, 18:6, and OMAD Custom fasting schedules Progress tracking and history Calendar view to see your consistency Clean and simple design FastLyfe is built for anyone looking to stay on track with intermittent fasting without distractions or unnecessary complexity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SOL at none against FastLyfe's 3. SOL also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). FastLyfe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FastLyfe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SOL asks for nothing beyond the download.
SOL ships an update fortnightly, FastLyfe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SOL | FastLyfe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danny Linsner | Cayden Williams |
In-app purchases
SOL
No in-app purchases
FastLyfe
- Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Yearly$16.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$29.99









