Comparison

SOL vs Fasting Window

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

Head to head
About

SOL

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SOL (솔) — 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 — in real time. As you fast, SOL guides you through each biological phase: Fed State → Insulin Dropping → Fat Burning → Ketosis → Autophagy → Deep Autophagy → Growth Hormone Surge → Immune Reset FEATURES • Beautiful minimal timer with progress ring • Real-time body phase updates with scientific sources • Full body timeline — see all 8 phases and your progress • Tap any phase for in-depth science and PubMed sources • Smart notifications at each milestone • Stats dashboard — track your fasting journey • Background timer — keeps running when you close the app • Light & dark mode with handcrafted watercolor textures • Home screen widget • Community pulse — you're not fasting alone • 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.

About

Fasting Window

Features
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Record your fasting time with a simple timer. TRACK YOUR TIME • Select 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD, or the Custom preset • Circular progress ring with elapsed-time ranges • Notification at your selected time goal, when permission is granted KEEP YOUR RECORDS • Local fasting history and streak count • Existing weight records remain stored on your device SAFETY INFORMATION The timer does not measure metabolism, ketosis, or autophagy. It does not diagnose conditions or provide medical advice. Goals are personal settings, not recommendations to fast longer. Talk with your healthcare provider before trying fasting, especially if you are under 25, pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking medication. Source: NIH News in Health, December 2019; https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2019/12/fast-or-not-fast

Screenshots

SOL4 screens
Fasting Window4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SOL at fortnightly against Fasting Window's every 4 months. Fasting Window's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOL ships an update fortnightly, Fasting Window every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
SOL versus Fasting Window: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOLFasting Window
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny LinsnerHeungYeol Kim

In-app purchases

None

SOL

No in-app purchases

None

Fasting Window

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SOL free?
SOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fasting Window free?
Fasting Window is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SOL or Fasting Window have ads?
Neither SOL nor Fasting Window shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SOL or Fasting Window?
SOL ships an update fortnightly, and Fasting Window every 4 months. Most recently, SOL was updated on October 6, 2026 and Fasting Window on October 13, 2026.

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