Comparison

Epicnap vs Fast & Bear It

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

Head to head
About

Epicnap

Features
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You planned 23:00. It became 00:37. If you keep delaying bedtime, you are not alone. Epicnap is a sleep tracker and sleep improvement app designed to reduce bedtime procrastination (also known as sleep procrastination) and help you build better sleep habits. That gap between your intended bedtime and when you actually fall asleep is your Bedtime Gap (sleep procrastination). Epicnap tracks it automatically, so you can finally see your real bedtime behavior and start changing it. Designed for anyone who keeps saying “just one more scroll” at bedtime. What makes Epicnap different • Track your Goal Bedtime vs actual Sleep Start • Automatically calculate your Bedtime Gap (sleep procrastination) in minutes • Reduce bedtime procrastination with routines, reminders, and repeat-day habits • View trends over days, weeks, and months so you can build consistency • Use calming tools to make it easier to wind down before sleep Smart sleep tracking (no wearable needed) Epicnap works with Apple Health to track sleep duration and sleep stages when available (Deep, REM, Light). No smartwatch? No problem. Epicnap can also use device inference (phone signals) to estimate sleep, so you can start improving tonight. Sleep Companion Meet your personal Sleep Companion, a dynamic character that reacts to your bedtime habits, celebrates consistency, and helps you stay on track. Build a bedtime routine that works • Set a consistent sleep schedule and Goal Bedtime • Create bedtime routines and habit reminders • Guided breathing (4-7-8 technique) • Sleep sounds, calming music, and meditations • Track routine consistency over time Connect sleep and mood Track your mood and energy, then discover how sleep timing and bedtime behavior affect your daily life. Learn & improve Learn about sleep hygiene, stress, and habit formation, then apply it immediately with routines and reminders. Better sleep starts before your head hits the pillow. Download Epicnap and start closing your Bedtime Gap tonight.

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
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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

Epicnap4 screens
Fast & Bear It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Epicnap at none against Fast & Bear It's 5. Epicnap also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Fast & Bear It's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Fast & Bear It sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Epicnap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epicnap ships an update every 3 weeks, Fast & Bear It weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Epicnap versus Fast & Bear It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpicnapFast & Bear It
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB68 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJessey Nathaniel VrossinkENSONOVA LLC

In-app purchases

None

Epicnap

No in-app purchases

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 Epicnap free?
Epicnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fast & Bear It free?
Fast & Bear It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Epicnap or Fast & Bear It have ads?
Neither Epicnap nor Fast & Bear It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epicnap or Fast & Bear It?
Epicnap ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fast & Bear It weekly. Most recently, Epicnap was updated on November 4, 2026 and Fast & Bear It on November 9, 2026.

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