Minimal168 vs Steadfasting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Steadfasting
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Steadfasting is the fasting timer that stays out of your way. No signup. No tutorials. No upsells blocking your timer. Just a clean, reliable fasting tracker built for people who want to fast — not fiddle with an app. LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND — FREE Most fasting apps lock their best feature behind a paywall. Steadfasting gives you real-time fasting progress on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island at no cost. Start a fast and put your phone down. Your progress is always visible without opening the app. THREE FASTING MODES - Schedule Mode — Pick a fasting window (16:8, 18:6, 20:4, or custom) and start. Get notified when your fast is complete. - Open Fast — Start fasting with no end time. End it when you're ready. No pressure, no rules. - Countdown Mode — Set a target end time and let Steadfasting count down to it. Perfect for fasts built around your daily schedule. FASTING HISTORY Every completed fast is logged automatically. Review your history to spot patterns and build consistency. No cluttered graphs. No vanity metrics. Just a clean record of what you've done. STEADFASTING PRO — $3.99, ONE-TIME PURCHASE No subscriptions. No recurring charges. Pay once, own it forever. Pro unlocks: - Custom fasting times — go beyond the presets and build windows that fit your life - Weight tracking — log your weight alongside your fasts and see the bigger picture - Hydration tracking — stay on top of water intake during your fasting windows - Fast stages — see where you are in the fasting process (fat burning, autophagy, ketosis) in real time BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY FAST Steadfasting was designed for people tired of fasting apps that try to be everything — meal planners, calorie counters, social networks, subscription traps. This app does one thing and does it well. What you get for free: - Three fasting modes (Schedule, Open Fast, Countdown) - Live Activity and Dynamic Island tracking - Complete fasting history log - Push notification when your fast ends No account required. No data collected. No ads. No subscriptions. Built by Seampli — simple apps, real impact.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Minimal168 at 3 against Steadfasting's 1. Minimal168 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Minimal168 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Steadfasting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Minimal168 | Steadfasting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TING CHUN WANG | Seampli Apps |
In-app purchases
Minimal168
- Minimal 168 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Minimal 168 Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$3.991 Year
- Minimal 168 Premium (Lifetime)$7.99
Steadfasting
- Steadfast Premium$3.99









