# FastingForge vs The Fast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Fast at none against FastingForge's 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FastingForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. The Fast asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FastingForge against 5.0 for The Fast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | FastingForge | The Fast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastingforge-fasting-timer/id6798405285/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fast-fasting-timer/id6813492448/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Northgate Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798402475) | [Prime Adventure LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803535656) |

## What reviewers say

### FastingForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastingforge-fasting-timer/id6798405285)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forge Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Forge Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### The Fast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fast-fasting-timer/id6813492448)

Track your fasting periods with a visually engaging timer and home screen widgets. Review your history in a calendar view and share your progress as an image. An account is optional for local use, with cross-device syncing available.

**Highlights:** Customizable fasting timer, Home screen widgets, Live Activities support, Fasting history calendar, Shareable progress images, Optional account for sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FastingForge free?

FastingForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Fast free?

The Fast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FastingForge or The Fast?

FastingForge and The Fast are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do FastingForge or The Fast have ads?

Neither FastingForge nor The Fast shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*