# Bearable vs Marshmallows

The clearest difference is rating: Bearable at 4.8 against Marshmallows's 3.8. Bearable also leads on ratings volume (6.4K vs 4) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). Marshmallows's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bearable sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Marshmallows asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bearable holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bearable has 6.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Bearable's written reviews are positive against 80% of Marshmallows's.

Bearable ships an update every 8 days, Marshmallows every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bearable | Marshmallows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshmallows/id1610644358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bearable Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516477550) | [Sebastian Vogt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610644360) |

## What reviewers say

### Bearable

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

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you understand and manage your health by tracking symptoms, triggers, and treatments. It allows you to identify patterns and correlations to gain better control over chronic illnesses, pain, mood, and more. Securely store and analyze your health data to share with your doctor.

**Highlights:** Symptom tracking, Trigger identification, Medication and treatment logging, Habit and activity tracking, Health data correlation analysis, Medical appointment preparation, Data export and sync

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| 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 | $22.99 | per year |
| Bearable Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | per year |
| Bearable premium | $27.99 | 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


### Marshmallows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshmallows/id1610644358)

This app uses the Pomodoro technique and intermittent reinforcement to boost productivity. Set focused work timers and receive random rewards for breaks, helping you balance work and rest to avoid burnout.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro technique timer, Intermittent reinforcement rewards, Focus on tasks without distractions, Balance work and rest cycles, Productivity overview and tracking, Avoid burnout and stress

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bearable free?

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

### Is Marshmallows free?

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

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

Bearable is rated higher. Bearable averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Marshmallows averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Bearable or Marshmallows have ads?

Neither Bearable nor Marshmallows shows ads.

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

Bearable ships an update every 8 days, and Marshmallows every 4 days. Most recently, Bearable was updated on October 14, 2026 and Marshmallows on October 4, 2026.

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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.*