Fasting Timer vs RedDose
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Fasting Timer
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This app is a clean, focused intermittent fasting timer that shows what is happening inside your body. Pick a fasting protocol, tap Start, and watch the crescent-moon progress ring fill as you move through each metabolic stage in real time. End your fast to bank it, build a daily streak, and see your whole history at a glance. A FASTING TIMER THAT JUST WORKS - One big progress ring with elapsed time, time remaining, and your live metabolic stage - Start and stop with a single tap โ the timer survives restarts and stays exact - Hit your goal and keep a daily streak alive, with a small celebration each time - Full history: total fasts, total hours, longest fast, current and longest streak - 100% offline โ no account, no sign-up, no backend KNOW YOUR METABOLIC STAGE Watch your body cross each fasting stage as the hours add up: - Fed, Catabolic, Fat-burning, Ketosis, Autophagy - A live timeline with a plain-language summary at every stage, so you always know where you are - Deeper stage insights โ the science behind fat-burning, ketosis, and autophagy STAGE AND GOAL ALERTS - Optional reminders nudge you as you enter fat-burning, ketosis, and autophagy - A "fast complete" alert fires the moment you reach your goal - All reminders are local โ nothing leaves your phone PROTOCOLS FOR EVERY ROUTINE - 16:8 (Classic) โ the gentle daily default - 18:6 (Sculpt) โ a tighter eating window - 20:4 (Warrior) โ one large meal, a strong autophagy push - 23:1 (OMAD) โ One Meal A Day - Custom โ set any fasting target from 1 to 72 hours BEAUTIFUL NIGHT THEMES - Night themes to choose from: Moonlit, Eclipse, Aurora, and Dawn this app is a general wellness and habit tool, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor before starting any fasting routine, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic, or have a medical condition. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kanac.github.io/syanac-legal/
RedDose
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RedDose is a session timer and routine log for red light therapy โ time your sessions, log which body area you targeted, and watch your streak build over time. โ Built for however you do red light Set up a device profile for your panel, mask, wand, or belt โ each with its own default session length. Switch between devices in one tap without re-entering settings every time. โ Mid-session flip reminder Set a flip point and RedDose alerts you halfway through โ turn to cover your front and back, or switch body areas, without watching the clock yourself. โ Log by body area, see your week Every session is logged to the body area you targeted (face, back, shoulder, knee, and more). A weekly view shows total minutes and session count per area, plus a streak counter that keeps your routine visible. โ Progress photos, kept private Add a before/after photo to compare over time, with an angle guide to help you frame the same shot each time. Every photo stays on your phone โ RedDose never uploads anything, anywhere. โ What you get โข Session timer with a configurable mid-session flip reminder โข Device profiles (panel / mask / wand / belt) with saved default durations โข Per-body-area session log โข Weekly stats: total minutes, session count, per-area breakdown โข Streak tracking โข On-device progress photo comparison โ nothing leaves your phone โข Dark and light themes โข Works on iPhone and iPad โข 8 languages โ Private by design No account, no upload โ everything, including your photos, stays on your phone. Remove ads and unlock unlimited device profiles and photo comparison with a single one-time purchase, forever. Note: RedDose is a session timer and log for your own red light routine. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or claim to improve any medical or skin condition, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice โ it simply helps you track the routine you already do. Always follow your device manufacturer's instructions and consult a professional for any health concerns.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Fasting Timer at none against RedDose's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Fasting Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RedDose sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fasting Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, RedDose weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fasting Timer | RedDose |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Chui | SEONYONG LEE |
In-app purchases
Fasting Timer
- Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- Plus Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Plus Lifetime$39.99
RedDose
- RedDose Pro$4.99









