Comparison

Minimal168 vs Vow Fasting

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

Head to head
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/

About

Vow Fasting

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Vow is a refined intermittent fasting tracker built for calm daily discipline. Start a fast, follow your progress, and understand each stage as your body moves through metabolic phases like digesting, fat burning, ketosis, and autophagy. Vow keeps fasting focused with a precise timer, clear progress, thoughtful reminders, and a minimal dark design made for daily practice. Whether you follow 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, 24-hour fasts, or custom fasting goals, Vow helps you track every session with clarity. FEATURES • Elegant fasting timer with real-time progress • Intermittent fasting plans including 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, and 24h • Metabolic phase tracking from digesting to fat burning, ketosis, and autophagy • Fasting history, streaks, and weekly insights • Custom and extended fasting durations • Goal reminders and phase update notifications • Minimal dark interface with premium themes • Home Screen widgets and Live Activity support Vow Pro Unlock extended fasting protocols, custom durations, premium themes, advanced insights, and premium widgets. Vow is not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, under 18, or have a history of eating disorders, consult a healthcare professional before fasting. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vowfasting.com/privacy

Screenshots

Minimal1684 screens
Vow Fasting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Minimal168 at 3 against Vow Fasting's 1. Minimal168 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Minimal168 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Vow Fasting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimal168 ships an update every 9 days, Vow Fasting fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Minimal168 versus Vow Fasting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimal168Vow Fasting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTING CHUN WANGFILIP LUCCA KEJSER DAMICI

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Vow Fasting

Subscriptions2
  • Vow Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Vow Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Minimal168 free?
Minimal168 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vow Fasting free?
Vow Fasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minimal168 or Vow Fasting have ads?
Neither Minimal168 nor Vow Fasting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minimal168 or Vow Fasting?
Minimal168 ships an update every 9 days, and Vow Fasting fortnightly. Most recently, Minimal168 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vow Fasting on October 31, 2026.

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