Comparison

Minimal168 vs Fasting Timer

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

Fasting Timer

Features
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A focused intermittent-fasting timer that helps you build a consistent routine. Start a fast in seconds, see your progress at a glance, and review your history over time. • Simple fasting timer with progress display • Popular schedules including 16:8 • Start, finish, or cancel a fast anytime • Review fasting history and streaks • Track body weight in kg or lb • Private, on-device data Kufukun is designed for clarity and consistency without unnecessary complexity.

Screenshots

Minimal1684 screens
Fasting Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Minimal168 at every 9 days against Fasting Timer's every 6 weeks. Minimal168 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Fasting Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimal168 ships an update every 9 days, Fasting Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Minimal168 versus Fasting Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimal168Fasting Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTING CHUN WANGKenta Nagato

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
1 purchases

Fasting Timer

One-time1
  • プレミアム(買い切り)$2.99

Questions

Is Minimal168 free?
Minimal168 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fasting Timer free?
Fasting Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minimal168 or Fasting Timer have ads?
Neither Minimal168 nor Fasting Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minimal168 or Fasting Timer?
Minimal168 ships an update every 9 days, and Fasting Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Minimal168 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Fasting Timer on October 10, 2026.

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