# RISE vs Bearable

The clearest difference is ads: Bearable at none against RISE's shown. Bearable also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 49%). RISE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and chart position (#6 vs #167). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RISE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Bearable sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RISE against 4.8 for Bearable. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RISE has 74K ratings behind it against 6.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of RISE's written reviews are positive against 81% of Bearable's.

RISE ships an update every 2 days, Bearable weekly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RISE | Bearable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-sleep-tracker/id1453884781/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74K** | 6.7K |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #167 |
| Size | 231 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rise Science Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/939913913) | [Bearable Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516477550) |

## What reviewers say

### RISE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-sleep-tracker/id1453884781)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #63 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you understand and improve your sleep by tracking sleep debt and energy levels. It offers personalized recommendations, circadian rhythm insights, and integrates with various health devices to guide you toward better sleep habits and increased energy.

**Highlights:** Sleep debt tracking, Energy level monitoring, Circadian rhythm analysis, Personalized sleep recommendations, Integration with health trackers, Smart alarm clock, Sleep knowledge library

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| AI Expert Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $35.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $35.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Sleep & Energy Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate sleep tracking
- 📊 Helpful data insights
- 🔍 Detailed sleep analysis
- ⏰ Effective sleep scheduling
- 🧠 Improves sleep habits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🕰️ Inaccurate sleep time tracking
- 🔌 Battery drain issues
- 🤖 Buggy app functionality
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing pricing options

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm not working consistently
- Sleep data not syncing accurately
- Notifications not working as expected
- App crashes or freezes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add monthly subscription option
- Improve manual sleep data editing
- Integrate with more fitness trackers
- Provide better support for shift workers
- Add ability to track naps and their impact


### Bearable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your symptoms, pain, and mental health to identify triggers and patterns. This app helps you manage chronic conditions, medication, and daily habits for better health control. Gain insights into what improves or worsens your well-being.

**Highlights:** Symptom and pain logging, Mental health and mood tracking, Medication and treatment monitoring, Trigger identification, Customizable health diary, Integration with Apple Health and Fitbit, Actionable health reports

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bearable premium | $4.49 | per month |
| Bearable premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $18.99 | per year |
| Bearable Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Comprehensive health tracking
- 💡 Helpful for chronic illness management
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Integrates with Apple Health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data sharing
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Requires account creation
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Logging out and switching devices causes data loss
- Customization options can be buggy

**Requested features**

- Improved sleep tracking
- Integration with more health data sources
- Menstrual cycle tracking
- iPad app version
- Easier food/nutrition tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RISE free?

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

### Is Bearable free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RISE or Bearable?

Bearable is rated higher. RISE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while Bearable averages 4.8 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do RISE or Bearable have ads?

RISE shows ads; Bearable does not.

### Which is updated more often, RISE or Bearable?

RISE ships an update every 2 days, and Bearable weekly. Most recently, RISE was updated on November 12, 2026 and Bearable on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RISE or Bearable?

RISE currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Bearable at #167. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*