Comparison

Metabo vs NoBS Fasting

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

Head to head
About

Metabo

Features
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Metabo is a simple, private intermittent fasting timer. Start a fast with one tap and see which stage your body is likely in as the hours pass — Fed, Fat burning, Ketosis, Autophagy — then keep your streak going day after day. FREE, FOREVER • Live 16:8 fasting timer with metabolic stage tracking • Day streak, weekly chart and recent fasts • Learn hub based on official public-health sources (NIH) • Home & Lock Screen widgets, Live Activity and a full Apple Watch app • Private by design: your data syncs with your own iCloud — no ads, no trackers METABO PREMIUM (auto-renewing subscription) • Every fasting plan: 14:10, 18:6 and 20:4 • Unlimited fasting history • Detailed insights & weekly trends • Apple Health weight sync Choose yearly (with a 7-day free trial), monthly, 3-month or weekly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase; the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. IN YOUR LANGUAGE English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, Português (BR), Türkçe, Русский, 日本語, 한국어, 简体中文. IMPORTANT Metabo is a wellness tool, not medical advice, and not a medical device. Intermittent fasting is not suitable for everyone — consult a qualified clinician before fasting, especially if you are pregnant, under 18, diabetic, or taking medication. Terms of Use (EULA): https://metabo.webkodingtheme.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://metabo.webkodingtheme.com/privacy.html Support: support@webkoding.com

About

NoBS Fasting

Features
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Minimalist, privacy-first intermittent fasting tracker. Local data only. No b******t. Just Fasting. Tired of intermittent fasting apps requiring forced cloud registrations, selling your personal data, and blocking essential timer features behind expensive monthly subscription paywalls? NoBS Fasting is an anti-bloat, distraction-free utility designed for individuals who value simplicity, efficiency, and absolute privacy. THE ZERO-TELEMETRY MANIFESTO • 100% Offline-First: All of your historical fasting metrics, timer logs, and current streaks are kept strictly inside your phone’s secure local storage database sandbox (Room DB). • Zero Cloud Accounts: No sign-ups, no tracking cookies, no invasive third-party analytics SDKs, and no background network telemetry signals. • Complete Data Ownership: Your data remains under your personal custody and control at all times. • Zero Forced Ads: No distracting banners or algorithmic pop-ups cluttering your visual landscape. INTUITIVE METABOLIC METRICS • Clean Matte Interface: A high-contrast, distraction-free timer loop designed to help you check your current fast state at a single glance. • Dynamic Visual States: The interface smoothly adapts as your body progresses through different biological phases—transitioning seamlessly into extended target tracking environments if you cross into overtime. • Simple Notifications: Purely local background system alerts remind you when your target fast achievements cross key intermittent milestones (16:8, 18:6, etc.). TRANSPARENT & INDEPENDENT This application is completely free to install with every single functional feature unlocked right out of the box. There are no hidden paywalls. If you find genuine value in independent, lightweight software and want to support ongoing infrastructure maintenance, optional developer tip tiers are available within the app settings interface. Take back your personal privacy. Strip away the corporate software bloat and focus entirely on your metabolic health journey.

Screenshots

Metabo4 screens
NoBS Fasting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Metabo at every 2 days against NoBS Fasting's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Metabo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and NoBS Fasting sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metabo ships an update every 2 days, NoBS Fasting fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Metabo versus NoBS Fasting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaboNoBS Fasting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArif OZELCIDIEGO MANUEL FORTES

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Metabo

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium 3 Months$19.993 Months
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  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

NoBS Fasting

One-time3
  • Support Tier 1$0.99
  • Support Tier 2$4.99
  • Support Tier 3$19.99

Questions

Is Metabo free?
Metabo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoBS Fasting free?
NoBS Fasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metabo or NoBS Fasting have ads?
Neither Metabo nor NoBS Fasting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metabo or NoBS Fasting?
Metabo ships an update every 2 days, and NoBS Fasting fortnightly. Most recently, Metabo was updated on October 6, 2026 and NoBS Fasting on October 1, 2026.

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