Comparison

Tempo 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

Tempo

This app helps users track gym workouts with advanced features like voice-guided counting for Time Under Tension, muscle heat maps, and personal record tracking. It offers seamless Apple Watch integration and local data storage with export options.

Highlights
  • Voice-guided Time Under Tension (TUT) counting
  • Seamless Apple Watch integration
  • Muscle heat maps and volume tracking
  • Automatic personal record tracking
  • Smart rest timers with haptic feedback
  • Local data storage with CSV export
Features
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Elevate Your Training with Tempo: The Ultimate Workout Log & Gym Tracker. Whether you're a seasoned powerlifter or just starting your fitness journey, Tempo is designed to be the most powerful, intuitive, and beautiful companion for your gym sessions. Stop guessing and start progressing with data-driven insights and professional-grade tracking tools. ESTIMATE MUSCLE RECOVERY Estimate muscle fatigue and recovery times with an interactive body heatmap. Tempo tracks your 72-hour training load down to set-by-set attributes (RPE, reps, and intensity based on PRs) to show you exactly which muscles are ready to train and which need rest. (Pro) KNOW YOUR DAILY READINESS Your body doesn't perform the same every day. Tempo's new Readiness Score compares sleep, HRV, and resting heart rate to your personal baseline. Get a clear daily score and the confidence to push hard or back off. (Premium) TRACK NUTRITION & CALORIES Fuel your body for performance with the new Nutrition tab. • Calorie Budget: Tailored to your body metrics and goal (lose, maintain, or gain weight). • Barcode Scanner & Food Search: Log foods in seconds with Open Food Facts barcode scanning or custom creations. • Workout Calorie Sync: Calories burned during workouts in Tempo and Apple Health automatically expand your daily budget. • Macro Targets (Pro): Set protein, carb, and fat goals, with 7, 30, and 90-day intake trend charts. MASTER YOUR TEMPO Unlock the power of Time Under Tension (TUT). Tempo features a unique guided counting system with voice announcements, helping you control your eccentric and concentric phases for maximum muscle growth and strength. SEAMLESS APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION Leave your phone in your bag. Mirror your workout on your wrist, complete sets, and manage your rest timers directly from your Apple Watch. Your data stays perfectly in sync across all your devices. INSIGHTFUL DATA & STATISTICS Visualize your progress like never before. • Muscle Heat Maps: See exactly which muscle groups you're hitting and where you need more focus. • Volume & Frequency: Track your weekly trends with high-resolution charts. • Personal Records (PRs): Automatically celebrate your milestones and track your strength gains over time. • Advanced Analytics: Dive deep into rest time efficiency and exercise-specific trends. PROFESSIONAL TRACKING FEATURES • Comprehensive Logs: Track weight, reps, RPE, and notes for every set. • Smart Rest Timers: Automated countdowns with critical alerts and haptic feedback. • Built-in Calculators: Access 1RM, Plate Math, and BMI calculators instantly. • Template Sharing: Export your favorite routines as .tempo files to share with friends or the community. BUILT FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE • Home Screen Widgets: 13+ beautiful widgets support to keep your stats at a glance. • Body Progress Comparison: Compare side-by-side progression photos (front, side, and back views) in lbs or kg with custom measurements. • Cardio & Duration Support: Track running, cycling, swimming, and even timed holds like planks. • Local & Private: Your data is yours. Secure local storage with easy CSV and database export options. • Refreshed Design: A premium UI with new premium typography and a polished active-workout flow. Payment & Terms Payments are processed by the App Store. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off in your App Store Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Terms of Service: https://tempo.progressiostudio.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://tempo.progressiostudio.com/privacy

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

Tempo4 screens
Fast & Bear It4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tempo and Fast & Bear It both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tempo's written reviews are positive against 67% of Fast & Bear It's. Tempo also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Fast & Bear It's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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. Tempo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.5 for Tempo against 4.6 for Fast & Bear It. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Tempo's written reviews are positive against 67% of Fast & Bear It's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempo ships an update monthly, Fast & Bear It weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tempo versus Fast & Bear It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoFast & Bear It
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPROGRESSIO STUDIO COMPANY LTDENSONOVA LLC

Customer experience

Tempo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fast & Bear It

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tempo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$12.99
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 Tempo free?
Tempo 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, Tempo or Fast & Bear It?
Fast & Bear It is rated higher. Tempo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Fast & Bear It averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Tempo or Fast & Bear It have ads?
Neither Tempo nor Fast & Bear It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempo or Fast & Bear It?
Tempo ships an update monthly, and Fast & Bear It weekly. Most recently, Tempo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Fast & Bear It on November 9, 2026.

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