Comparison

Meditation Timer Singing Bowls vs Fast & Bear It

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Meditation Timer Singing Bowls

This app offers a gentle awakening experience using the resonant sounds of singing bowls, guided by the Golden Ratio. It also functions as a meditation timer for mindfulness, yoga, and daily pauses, allowing for custom sound compositions and volume adjustments.

Highlights
  • Gentle awakening with Golden Ratio
  • Authentic singing bowl sounds
  • Customizable alarm and timer compositions
  • Meditation and mindfulness timer
  • Individual sound volume control
  • Night Dark Screen mode
Features
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– Sound. Stillness. Resonance. – For more than 15 years, i-Qi has gently accompanied people into the day and into mindful moments of calm and meditation with the authentic sound of singing bowls. Together with Olli Hess, authentic, uncompressed recordings of real singing bowls and instruments were created, featuring exceptionally long natural decays. Peter Hess recommends i-Qi in his book "Sound Transformation" – a special honor and recognition. Creating space. Space to awaken. Space for stillness. Space for yourself. – Wake Gently – Let the sounds of real singing bowls guide you softly into the day. Gentle, gradually shortening sound intervals lead your awareness from sleep into wakefulness without harsh alarms or stress. The waking principle is inspired by the Golden Ratio. Alternatively, you can choose continuous sounds or create your own personalized wake-up compositions. – Find Your Calm – Whether for meditation, yoga, or a mindful pause during the day, i-Qi accompanies you with the sounds of authentic singing bowls and instruments. Combine multiple sounds, adjust their individual volume, and create your own personal soundscape. The exceptionally long natural decays produce rich overtones and create a living, meditative atmosphere. – Sound Journeys – Discover Sound Journeys – ever-changing meditative soundscapes. Random variations in timing and strike intensity let your singing bowls unfold differently every time you listen. Each journey becomes unique, gently preventing the mind from expecting fixed patterns while keeping attention rooted in the present moment. – Support i-Qi – For many years, i-Qi has been lovingly crafted and continuously refined. Your voluntary support helps bring new ideas and features to life. As a thank you, you'll receive access to 10 premium singing bowls with exceptionally long natural decays, as well as Sound Journeys – ever-changing meditative soundscapes that unfold uniquely with every session. Of course, all existing features of i-Qi remain fully available to everyone.

About

Fast & Bear It

This gamified fasting timer uses a virtual bear character to motivate users through their fasting goals. It tracks metabolic milestones and allows customization of the bear's appearance with earned in-game currency. The app is completely free with no subscriptions or premium unlocks.

Highlights
  • Gamified fasting timer
  • Track multiple fasting schedules
  • Virtual bear mascot climbs a mountain
  • Real-time metabolic milestone tracking
  • Earn coins for customization
  • Hydration tracking and reminders
  • Shareable summit cards
Features
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A gamified fasting timer with zero subscriptions. Track 16:8, 18:6, OMAD, 5:2, or your own schedule as Growls the bear climbs a mountain beside you. Every growl from your stomach, Growls cheering you on. Watch real metabolic milestones hit in real time: fat burning, ketosis, autophagy, cellular cleanup. HERE'S THE BEAR NECESSITIES Pick a challenge. Watch Growls climb. Hit checkpoints. Reach the summit. Look good doing it. - Pick your fast length - Tap flags as they light up to earn coins - Give Growls water (and yourself!) - Track real metabolic milestones as you climb BEAR WITNESS TO YOUR PROGRESS As time passes, Growls scrambles higher up the mountain. Each checkpoint represents actual science - fat burning, autophagy, cellular cleanup. Which you can read, but mostly it's just really satisfying to watch a tiny bear conquer a peak. DRESS FOR THE CLIMB Earn coins. Spend them on the latest mountain climbing fashion. Outfit Growls in everything from cozy sweaters to epic summit gear. Because if you're going to fast, you might as well look good doing it. SUMMIT CELEBRATIONS Finished your fast? Growls plants that flag at the top! Share your victory with friends and watch them wonder why a cartoon bear is so proud of you. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. EVER. Every fasting feature is free and stays free. No trial that quietly bills you, no paywall between you and your timer, nothing to cancel. If you want to tip us or dress Growls in something ridiculous, there are a few optional one-off purchases - cosmetic only, never required. We're not here to nickel and dime you while you're hungry. That would be un-bear-able. FASTING THAT GROWLS - Casual game artwork - Multiple fasting durations - Hydration tracking & reminders - Progress stats & streaks - Shareable summit cards - Customizable bear outfits - No subscriptions, no paywall CAN YOU BEAR IT? Download Fast & Bear It and give your hunger a mascot. Growls is waiting at the trailhead, ready to climb. Your stomach's going to growl anyway. Might as well have a bear to show for it. Time to bear down and get fasting. Alien World is available as an optional one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Meditation Timer Singing Bowls4 screens
Fast & Bear It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fast & Bear It at weekly against Meditation Timer Singing Bowls's every 2 months. Fast & Bear It also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Meditation Timer Singing Bowls's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 7) and review sentiment (78% vs 67%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Meditation Timer Singing Bowls sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Fast & Bear It sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Meditation Timer Singing Bowls against 4.6 for Fast & Bear It. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meditation Timer Singing Bowls has 98 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Meditation Timer Singing Bowls's written reviews are positive against 67% of Fast & Bear It's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meditation Timer Singing Bowls ships an update every 2 months, Fast & Bear It weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Meditation Timer Singing Bowls versus Fast & Bear It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeditation Timer Singing BowlsFast & Bear It
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (98 ratings)4.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings98 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developeralphadock technologies GmbHENSONOVA LLC

Customer experience

Meditation Timer Singing Bowls

All ratings94 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.0%

Fast & Bear It

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Meditation Timer Singing Bowls

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Chimes/sounds not working consistently
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Purchased features disappearing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Recurring alarm settings
  • More color/theme options
  • Ability to edit existing timers
  • Integration with health/fitness apps

Fast & Bear It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Meditation Timer Singing Bowls

Subscriptions3
  • Small Support$0.991 Month
  • Medium Support$1.991 Month
  • Large support$2.991 Month
5 purchases

Fast & Bear It

One-time5
  • Alien World$1.99
  • Pouch of Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Sack of Coins$6.99
  • Supporter Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Meditation Timer Singing Bowls free?
Meditation Timer Singing Bowls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fast & Bear It free?
Fast & Bear It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Meditation Timer Singing Bowls or Fast & Bear It?
Fast & Bear It is rated higher. Meditation Timer Singing Bowls averages 4.4 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Fast & Bear It averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Meditation Timer Singing Bowls or Fast & Bear It have ads?
Neither Meditation Timer Singing Bowls nor Fast & Bear It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meditation Timer Singing Bowls or Fast & Bear It?
Meditation Timer Singing Bowls ships an update every 2 months, and Fast & Bear It weekly. Most recently, Meditation Timer Singing Bowls was updated on November 7, 2026 and Fast & Bear It on November 9, 2026.

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