Steadfasting vs Fasta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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 โ not fiddle with an app. LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND โ 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 โ Pick a fasting window (16:8, 18:6, 20:4, or custom) and start. Get notified when your fast is complete. - Open Fast โ Start fasting with no end time. End it when you're ready. No pressure, no rules. - Countdown Mode โ 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 โ $3.99, ONE-TIME PURCHASE No subscriptions. No recurring charges. Pay once, own it forever. Pro unlocks: - Custom fasting times โ go beyond the presets and build windows that fit your life - Weight tracking โ log your weight alongside your fasts and see the bigger picture - Hydration tracking โ stay on top of water intake during your fasting windows - Fast stages โ 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 โ 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 โ simple apps, real impact.
Fasta
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Fasta is a private intermittent fasting timer for a routine that fits your life. Choose a daily fasting window, track water and personalize Today. No account. No ads. Start with a useful free timer and core fasting records stored on your device. YOUR TIMER, YOUR PACE Choose a daily preset or custom window. See elapsed time, keep water and optional weight logs, and look back at your saved history. Stage estimates describe elapsed time, not a measurement of your body. MAKE TODAY YOURS Choose a Simple, Balanced or Detailed layout. Pin your favorite cards, hide what you do not need or use weight-free mode. Pick a coach tone and check-in preferences. Name your companion plant and choose its pot and scene. Breaks do not reduce its health. A MOMENT TO PAUSE Choose free one-, three- or five-minute breathing or reflection, or try self-paced grounding. Adjust the breathing pace, pause whenever you need and choose an optional reminder. Mindful moments do not require a fast. YOUR NEXT WEEK Compare saved activity from two complete weeks, then explore a seven-day schedule around your days. The comparison and editable preview are free. Saving and using the schedule requires Premium, a safety review and your confirmation. A schedule never starts a fast automatically. SAVE YOUR SETUP Save, preview and share routine configurations for free. Shared links include only the routine name, schedule and appearance, not health records, profile or purchase data. Recipients review a preview before choosing whether to apply it. Applying a weekly schedule requires Premium and safety review. FREE TO START The timer, daily presets, free one-week schedule starters, static weekly templates, basic weekly recap, Time Capsule, Year in Review, hydration, optional weight, basic history and safety settings are free. So are Today personalization, companion preferences, mindful moments and an optional first week of prompts to explore Fasta at your own pace. Apple Health weight/water sync and Restore Purchases are available without an account. SMALL MOMENTS, RECOGNISED Eight new trophies recognise mindful moments, check-ins, personal choices, saved routines and exploring your first-week guide. Choose animated, quiet or no celebrations, with optional haptics. Any days count; there is no streak to protect. FASTA PREMIUM Premium adds editable weekly fasting schedules, the private on-device coach, 30-day reports and CSV exports, premium themes and premium timer styles. Choosing a coach tone does not unlock Premium coach features. Local prices and subscription terms appear before purchase. Any trial depends on the selected store offer and your eligibility. APPLE WATCH, WIDGETS, AND HEALTH Stay oriented from your wrist, widgets, Lock Screen or Live Activity. Apple Health is optional. With permission, Fasta can read weight, water, sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, steps, active energy and blood glucose as logged context, and write water and weight entries you log in the app. Logged context is not a health or fasting-safety assessment. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Fasta uses local device storage. Your core fasting data stays on your device unless you choose to export or share it. You control optional health permissions. IMPORTANT Fasta is for general wellness and fasting habit support, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18, have a medical condition, have a history of disordered eating, or are unsure whether fasting is appropriate for you, speak with a qualified health professional first. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SHARE FEEDBACK Tell us what would make Fasta more useful from Settings. Your email app opens a draft with only the text you write; you choose whether to send it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Fasta at every 2 weeks against Steadfasting's every 6 months. Fasta also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Steadfasting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fasta sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Steadfasting ships an update every 6 months, Fasta every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steadfasting | Fasta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Seampli Apps | OneCount Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Steadfasting
- Steadfast Premium$3.99
Fasta
- Fasta Premium$7.991 Month
- Fasta Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year









