# Pain Killer 2.0 vs Bearable

The clearest difference is price: Bearable at Free against Pain Killer 2.0's $4.99. Bearable also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 141). Pain Killer 2.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and review sentiment (93% vs 81%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bearable is free to download; Pain Killer 2.0 costs $4.99 up front. Bearable sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Pain Killer 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pain Killer 2.0 against 4.8 for Bearable. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bearable has 6.5K ratings behind it against 141, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Pain Killer 2.0's written reviews are positive against 81% of Bearable's.

Pain Killer 2.0 ships an update every 4 months, Bearable weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pain Killer 2.0 | Bearable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pain-killer-20/id350438576/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 141 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 81.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 38 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Zeleniak](https://appshunter.io/developer/345848084) | [Bearable Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516477550) |

## What reviewers say

### Pain Killer 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pain-killer-20/id350438576)

This app uses advanced binaural beats to naturally release pain-stopping endorphins, offering fast relief for chronic pain, migraines, and more. Simply put on headphones, tap start, and experience pain melting away within minutes. It's a safe, natural, and non-addictive solution with no side effects.

**Highlights:** Natural pain relief via binaural beats, Fast acting on migraines and chronic pain, Variety of specialized sound settings, Background operation and auto-lock support, Gentle fade-out at session end, Built-in help and easy interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effective pain relief without medication
- 😴 Helps users fall asleep faster
- 🎯 Multiple targeted settings for different pain types
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🎧 Works with headphones and speakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App stops when phone screen goes dark
- ❌ Doesn't work for everyone
- ⏱️ Limited timer duration (max 2 hours)
- 🔊 Tones may be unpleasant to some users
- 💳 Billing issues reported

**Reported bugs**

- App stops playing when phone screen goes dark/locks
- Sound does not fade at end of session as advertised
- Double billing issue with bundle purchases
- App crashes on certain devices
- Sleep mode interferes with app functionality

**Requested features**

- Extend timer to 8 hours or 24 hours
- Add pause/resume functionality
- Improve app to prevent stopping when screen locks
- Add tooth pain relief setting
- Fade out sound at end of session


### Bearable

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

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Free · 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pain Killer 2.0 free?

Pain Killer 2.0 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bearable free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pain Killer 2.0 or Bearable?

Bearable is rated higher. Pain Killer 2.0 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Bearable averages 4.8 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Pain Killer 2.0 or Bearable have ads?

Neither Pain Killer 2.0 nor Bearable shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pain Killer 2.0 or Bearable?

Pain Killer 2.0 ships an update every 4 months, and Bearable weekly. Most recently, Pain Killer 2.0 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bearable on October 26, 2026.

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