# Bearable vs The Almanac

Bearable and The Almanac both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Bearable's written reviews are positive against 37% of The Almanac's. Bearable also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bearable sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and The Almanac sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bearable holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.6K and 7.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Bearable's written reviews are positive against 37% of The Almanac's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bearable | The Almanac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-almanac/id6742649363/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6.6K | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 507 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bearable Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516477550) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Bearable

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

**Currently charting:** #165 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


### The Almanac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-almanac/id6742649363)

Engaging logic puzzles designed to challenge your mind, boost focus, and improve memory. Offers a distraction-free experience for quick, fun sessions that turn downtime into productive brain time.

**Highlights:** Logic puzzles, Boost focus, Improve memory, Distraction-free design, Quick sessions

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Individual Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Individual Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Individual Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Individual Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Family Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Individual Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Family Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Levels Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zen Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zen Mode | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun games
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Daily games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Coding issues
- 🔍 Inconsistent game lineup across devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📽️ Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs with back button and streak tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Unsolvable puzzles
- Layered games on top of each other
- Streak reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Tablet optimization
- Ability to access all past puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bearable free?

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

### Is The Almanac free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bearable or The Almanac?

Bearable is rated higher. Bearable averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while The Almanac averages 4.6 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Bearable or The Almanac have ads?

The Almanac shows ads; Bearable does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bearable or The Almanac?

Bearable ships an update weekly, and The Almanac weekly. Most recently, Bearable was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Almanac on October 29, 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.*