Comparison

RunGarden vs FastBell

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

Head to head
About

RunGarden

Features
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A cozy, gamified run tracker. Turn every run into a plant. Stay consistent with a garden that grows as you do. If you want running to feel rewarding (and a little bit magical), plant a seed with every workout. As your runs add up, your personal garden blossoms: flowers, trees, succulents and more. So your progress is something you can see. Run without pressure. Grow with purpose. Open RunGarden, start a run, and plant a seed. Finish your workout and that seed becomes a new species in your garden. Keep your streak and rare plants appear. Miss a day? No guilt, your garden will be waiting when you’re ready. STAY MOTIVATED β€’ Each run = a plant β€” watch your garden fill up with flowers, trees, and other species β€’ Streaks & milestones β€” unlock special seeds and evolutions as you stay consistent β€’ Gentle goals β€” daily/weekly targets that nudge (not nag) β€’ Cozy feedback β€” satisfying animations and soundscapes when you hit goals β€’ Share your blooms β€” post garden snapshots to celebrate wins TRACK YOUR RUNS β€’ Simple, reliable tracking β€” log distance, time, and pace for every run β€’ Indoor or outdoor β€” record treadmill or outdoor runs β€’ Goal-based runs β€” time, distance, or streak-focused sessions β€’ Notes & tags β€” remember how a run felt and what you worked on GROW YOUR GARDEN β€’ Collect & evolve species β€” unlock new varieties as your streaks climb β€’ Design your layout β€” arrange beds and paths, rotate seasons, pick themes β€’ Seed economy β€” earn seeds from runs; spend them to plant, evolve, or decorate β€’ Rare finds β€” special plants appear on milestones, events, and long streaks STATISTICS β€’ Streak tracker β€” daily/weekly/monthly consistency at a glance β€’ Progress over time β€” see how your garden (and fitness) expands β€’ Personal bests β€” highlight pace, distance, and streak milestones β€’ Run timeline β€” scroll back through your planting journey WHY RUNGARDEN? β€’ Visual progress that’s beautiful, not stressful β€’ Motivation that lasts through collection, customization, and gentle goals β€’ Beginner-friendly for new runners; cozy and rewarding for everyone NOTICE β€’ RunGarden uses motion data and (for outdoor runs) location services to record activities; continued GPS use can reduce battery life. β€’ Features and availability may vary by device and OS version.

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FastBell

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FastBell is the simplest way to start intermittent fasting. When the bell rings, eat. When it rings again, stop. Simple enough to stick with. 6 FASTING PLANS - 12:12 β€” 12 hours fasting / 12 hours eating (free, gentle start) - 14:10 β€” 14 hours fasting / 10 hours eating (free, easy intro) - 16:8 β€” 16 hours fasting / 8 hours eating (most popular) - 18:6 β€” 18 hours fasting / 6 hours eating - 20:4 β€” 20 hours fasting / 4 hours eating - OMAD β€” One Meal A Day (23:1) KEY FEATURES - Large countdown timer shows remaining time at a glance - Start and stop fasting with a single tap - Streak tracking to build your fasting habit - Push notifications when fasting starts and ends - Dark theme for comfortable nighttime use - Fully offline β€” no internet required - No ads β€” stay focused PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. Nothing is ever sent to a server. FASTBELL PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock the 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, and OMAD plans, detailed statistics, custom notifications, and widgets. 12:12 and 14:10 are free. Subscription Info: - Weekly, monthly, and yearly plans available - Billing begins after you confirm the selected plan - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account - Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy

Screenshots

RunGarden4 screens
FastBell3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RunGarden at none against FastBell's 1. RunGarden also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FastBell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. RunGarden asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunGarden ships an update daily, FastBell every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
RunGarden versus FastBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunGardenFastBell
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size233 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdgar HaondStarcrown Inc

In-app purchases

None

RunGarden

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FastBell

Subscriptions1
  • FastBell Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days

Questions

Is RunGarden free?
RunGarden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FastBell free?
FastBell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RunGarden or FastBell have ads?
Neither RunGarden nor FastBell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunGarden or FastBell?
RunGarden ships an update daily, and FastBell every 3 days. Most recently, RunGarden was updated on October 9, 2026 and FastBell on October 5, 2026.

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