Comparison

MindMeltCalm vs FastingForge

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

Head to head
About

MindMeltCalm

Features
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MindMelt is a quiet place for a loud mind. When your thoughts are racing — mid-workday, or lying awake at night — MindMelt gives you one small, finite thing to hold. Soft puzzles that never punish you, calming soundscapes, and a breath pacer that slows you down. No scores. No timers. No fail states. Just a gentle anchor until the noise settles. WHY MINDMELT • Built for stressed, overstimulated, and ADHD-prone minds • "Reset" for a mid-day pause; "Bedtime calm" warms the whole screen for sleep • Every session counts Minutes of Calm — never wins and losses THE ANCHORS • Soft Sudoku — the classic, faded gentle: kind hints, conflicts glow instead of scold • Word Drift — quiet words hiding in a slow, drifting grid • Flow Mosaic — slide soft color tiles until the gradient flows again • Ember Sort — a two-minute grounding of shapes and slow breath CALM SOUNDSCAPES Binaural beds and gentle textures you can layer under any puzzle — tuned for focus, or for winding down. YOUR SKY A non-competitive record of your calm: a star for every session, a weekly rhythm, and an honest look at what actually settles you. MINDMELT PRO Unlock every soundscape, deeper puzzle levels, saved recipes, and your full history with MindMelt Pro — a one-time purchase. No subscription. No ads. Ever. Privacy Policy: https://preview.apppublishing.ai/legal/mindmelt/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://preview.apppublishing.ai/legal/mindmelt/terms

About

FastingForge

This app offers an offline intermittent fasting timer with a visual dial that shows your body's typical stage during a fast. It provides science-backed information on each milestone and works without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Offline fasting timer
  • Visual Tempering Ring stage indicator
  • Science-backed milestone explanations
  • Multiple fasting protocols
  • Fasting history and streaks
  • Achievements and reminders
Features
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FastingForge is a calm, offline intermittent fasting timer. One tap starts your fast — then the Tempering Ring shows which science-backed stage your body is typically in, and how long until the next one. THE TEMPERING RING A live dial that heats from cold slate to molten gold as your fast runs. Each milestone — blood sugar settling, glycogen depletion, fat burning, ketosis, autophagy — ignites as its hour is reached, with a plain-language note on what is happening. HONEST ABOUT THE SCIENCE Every stage carries an evidence badge: well established, individually varies, or animal-model. FastingForge estimates from the clock; it never claims to measure your body. It is a general wellness and educational tool, not medical advice. WORKS WITHOUT A SIGNAL The timer, the milestones, your history and your reminders all run on your device. No account needed, no feed, no articles, no upsells mid-fast. EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS IS FREE The timer and the Tempering Ring, every protocol (13:11 through 20:4, OMAD, custom and extended), your full fasting history, streaks and stats, the complete stages library, this month's calendar, achievements and offline reminders — free, forever. FORGE PRO (optional subscription) - Weekday consistency analytics and the full trend breakdown - Weight logging, plus an honest read on how your weekly fasting hours line up with your weekly weight change - Full-history calendar and shareable milestone cards - 7.99 USD per month or 49.99 USD per year, with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Fasting is not right for everyone. Talk to a doctor before fasting if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, diabetic, taking medication, or have a history of disordered eating. Privacy Policy: https://ayeyyukuqz.accountnotify.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://ayeyyukuqz.accountnotify.app/terms

Screenshots

MindMeltCalm4 screens
FastingForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

MindMeltCalm and FastingForge are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. MindMeltCalm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FastingForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MindMeltCalm versus FastingForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindMeltCalmFastingForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeather CrouchNorthgate Apps, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MindMeltCalm

One-time1
  • MindMelt Pro$4.99
2 purchases

FastingForge

Subscriptions2
  • Forge Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Forge Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MindMeltCalm free?
MindMeltCalm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FastingForge free?
FastingForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MindMeltCalm or FastingForge have ads?
Neither MindMeltCalm nor FastingForge shows ads.

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