Respia vs Fasting Bear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Respia
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Respia is a gentle, powerful companion for people who want to come back to themselves, one breath at a time. Inside the app, youβll find guided breathing sessions, including Foundational Breathing, along with cold exposure tracking for everything from cold showers to ice baths. Respia helps you slow down, focus, and build resilience through simple daily practice. Whether youβre looking for a calmer mind, a stronger sense of discipline, or a steady ritual to start and end your day, Respia gives you a clear, beautiful space to do the work. You can personalize your sessions, follow your progress over time, and, if you choose, sync your sessions with Apple Health. Your data stays private on your device, with optional private iCloud sync across your devices. Respia is not about hype. Itβs about showing up for yourself, breathing through discomfort, and discovering that strength can feel quiet, grounded, and real. Terms and conditions here: https://respia.andrej-jasso.com/terms.html
Fasting Bear
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Fasting Bear makes fasting simple, clear, and powerful. Track your fasts, understand your patterns, and unlock deeper insights into your habits. Core Features β’ Easy fasting tracker with clean timeline β’ Visual charts and progress tracking β’ Deep pattern analysis and smart insights β’ Full fasting history in one place β’ Simple, distraction-free design Premium Section Upgrade to Pro to unlock: β’ Advanced insights and trends β’ Deeper pattern analysis β’ Extended history and data tracking β’ Premium features and future updates Trust Your data stays on your device. No accounts. No tracking. No ads. Safe disclaimer Fasting Bear is for informational purposes only and not medical advice. Terms of Use: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fasting Bear at 15.1 against Respia's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Respia sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Fasting Bear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Respia | Fasting Bear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrej Jasso | Shao-Yun Yu |
In-app purchases
Respia
- Respi Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Respi Premium Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Nice Tip$4.99
- Great Tip$19.99
- Awesome Tip$29.99
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- Respi Premium Lifetime$29.99
- Fantastic Tip$49.99
- Amazing Tip$199.99
- Extraordinary Tip$499.99
- Outstanding Tip$999.99
Fasting Bear
- Pro monthly Plan$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly Plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year









