Comparison

Fasting Timer vs Better Fasting

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

Head to head
About

Fasting Timer

Features
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Fasting Timer - SLOX is a lightweight intermittent-fasting countdown timer designed to keep tracking simple. Features: • Preset protocols: 16:8, 18:6, 20:4 — plus a fully custom protocol • Live countdown showing time elapsed and time remaining • Past-fast history with completion status • Quick-start and one-tap stop • Sound & haptic toggles • 7 languages supported (English / 한국어 / 日本語 / 简体中文 / 繁體中文 / Español / Português) NOT a medical device. The timer simply counts down the duration you choose. It does not measure metabolic state, glucose, or any biomarker, and it does not diagnose any condition. Intermittent fasting may not be safe for everyone (pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, people with diabetes, eating disorders, or other medical conditions). Consult a healthcare professional before starting any fasting routine.

About

Better Fasting

Features
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Better Fasting is a simple intermittent fasting tracker and companion. Pick a protocol, hit start, and get on with your day. THE TIMER Choose between OMAD, 12:12, 14:10, 16:8, 18:6, 20:4 or longer protocols up to 72 hours, and watch a glanceable progress ring count your fast. Stop early and log why, or hit your goal and mark it. Start fasting straight away. No account required. STREAKS AND SCHEDULES Keep a streak alive with clear daily goals. Pro unlocks custom weekly schedules: a different target for each day, plus planned off days and cheat days that bridge a gap instead of breaking your streak. ANALYTICS Charts, totals, and averages turn every fast into a trend you can read at a glance. Without Pro you see your last seven days. Pro opens your complete all-time history and your 30-day completion rate.

Screenshots

Fasting Timer3 screens
Better Fasting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fasting Timer at none against Better Fasting's 1. Fasting Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). Better Fasting's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Better Fasting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fasting Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fasting Timer ships an update every 2 days, Better Fasting every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Fasting Timer versus Better Fasting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFasting TimerBetter Fasting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEOKWON YANGDuc Trinh

In-app purchases

None

Fasting Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Better Fasting

One-time1
  • Better Fasting Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Fasting Timer free?
Fasting Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Better Fasting free?
Better Fasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fasting Timer or Better Fasting have ads?
Fasting Timer shows ads; Better Fasting does not.
Which is updated more often, Fasting Timer or Better Fasting?
Fasting Timer ships an update every 2 days, and Better Fasting every 3 days. Most recently, Fasting Timer was updated on September 20, 2026 and Better Fasting on September 30, 2026.

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