Comparison

Flagged vs FastingForge

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

Head to head
About

Flagged

Scan food ingredient lists with your camera to identify ingredients that matter to you. Create profiles for family members with different dietary needs and receive plain-language explanations of flagged items.

Highlights
  • Camera-based ingredient scanning
  • Personalized red-flag profiles
  • Multi-profile family management
  • Pre-built and custom ingredient filters
  • AI-powered plain-language explanations
  • Alias detection for hidden ingredients
Features
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Flagged is your personal ingredient translator. Point your camera at any ingredient list and Flagged reads it, cross-checks it against YOUR personal red-flag list, and highlights exactly what matters to you. SCAN ONCE, CHECK THE WHOLE FAMILY Managing different diets shouldn't mean scanning a box three different times. Set up individual profiles for everyone in your household. Scan an ingredient list just once, then instantly tap between profiles (like your child’s Focus/ADHD filter, your toddler's dairy allergy, and your own Seed Oil ban) to see exactly what lights up for each person in real-time. FILTER EXACTLY WHAT MATTERS TO YOU Choose from the built-in library of categorized filters. Easily screen for the Top 9 Allergens, Gluten, Hidden Sugars, Artificial Dyes, MSG & Glutamates, Sweeteners & Polyols, Preservatives, Trans Fats, and Seed Oils. You can even filter by health goals like Gut Health or Focus & ADHD. ADD YOUR OWN CUSTOM INGREDIENTS Have a highly specific sensitivity that isn't in the built-in list? No problem. Flagged lets you manually add your own custom ingredients to your Red Flag profile. If it’s printed on the box, the app will find it and highlight it. NO CHEMISTRY DEGREE REQUIRED Food companies use sneaky alternative names to disguise cheap fillers and sugars. You don't have to spend hours researching them. The built-in translator knows the hundreds of aliases for bad ingredients. It catches them no matter what complicated, unpronounceable scientific name the manufacturer tries to hide them behind. UNDERSTAND EXACTLY WHAT YOU SCAN Seeing a flagged ingredient is only half the battle. With the "Explain this scan" feature, our AI gives you a short, plain-language summary of exactly what was caught and why it triggered your profile. You get the clear, objective facts you need to understand your food without the confusing jargon. SPOT YOUR RED FLAGS IN SECONDS Stop squinting at massive paragraphs of microscopic text. Just point your camera at the back of the box, and Flagged will instantly highlight your specific watch-list ingredients in bright red. We give you the facts clearly and quickly, leaving the final buying decision entirely in your hands. FLAGGED PRO A 14-day free trial unlocks unlimited scans, multiple red-flag profiles, full history and insights, and AI plain-language explanations. - Monthly ($4.99) or annual ($29.99) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation; auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in Settings Flagged helps you read labels — it is not medical advice. Always verify the physical label and check with a professional for allergy or dietary decisions. Privacy Policy: https://preview.apppublishing.ai/legal/252/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://preview.apppublishing.ai/legal/252/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

Flagged4 screens
FastingForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flagged and FastingForge are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Flagged sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Flagged against 5.0 for FastingForge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Flagged versus FastingForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlaggedFastingForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoy BillesbergerNorthgate Apps, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flagged

Subscriptions2
  • Flagged Pro Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Flagged Pro Annual14 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

FastingForge

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

Questions

Is Flagged free?
Flagged is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FastingForge free?
FastingForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flagged or FastingForge?
Flagged and FastingForge are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Flagged or FastingForge have ads?
Neither Flagged nor FastingForge shows ads.

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