Comparison

Fast & Bear It vs IntervalTimer

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

Head to head
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.

About

IntervalTimer

This app provides a minimalist yet powerful interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It features professional voice guidance, customizable templates, and a clear, large display for easy readability during exercise.

Highlights
  • Professional voice guidance
  • 20+ built-in workout templates
  • Customizable interval presets
  • Extra-large, readable display
  • Three-color phase coding
  • Workout session tracking
Features
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Every Round, Get Stronger. A minimalist yet powerful interval timer designed for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and all high-intensity workouts.  Now featuring 20+ built-in templates and professional voice guidance. Set your intervals in seconds with our precision vertical ruler.  Start training with one tap.  See your countdown from across the room with our extra-large display—perfect for the gym floor or yoga mat. ◆ BUILT FOR REAL WORKOUTS • Professional Voice Guidance: Male and female voice options for Work, Rest, and Round transitions • Haptic feedback for key phase transitions • Pause, resume, and recovery from interruptions • Auto time correction when returning from background • Background audio cues (Coming Soon): Will work seamlessly with your music ◆ READY-TO-USE TEMPLATES • 20+ Professional Templates built-in • Tabata Classic (20s work / 10s rest × 8) • EMOM 10 (Every Minute on the Minute) • Sprint Starter (Quick high-intensity intervals) • Create and save your own custom presets ◆ PRECISION INTERVAL EDITING • Vertical ruler with 1-second precision • Smart haptic feedback on every tick • Floating value display—your finger never blocks the numbers • Adjust Work, Rest, Intervals, and Rounds with intuitive controls ◆ CRYSTAL-CLEAR COUNTDOWN • Extra-large timer digits readable from 10+ feet away • Landscape mode for maximum visibility • Three-color phase coding: Orange (Work) / Blue (Rest) / Purple (Round Rest) • Always-on display keeps the screen active during workouts ◆ COMPLETE WORKOUT TRACKING • Session summary: total time, work time, rest time, completion rate • Local workout history • Review and repeat past sessions ◆ DESIGNED FOR ATHLETES Perfect for HIIT, CrossFit, circuit training, running intervals, boxing rounds, swimming sets, yoga flows, stretching routines, and any activity that needs precise timing. Train smarter. Train harder.  Train with Intervals Timer. emom,gym,fitness,free,custom,simple,stopwatch Privacy Policy :https://hiittimer.pages.dev/Privacy Terms of Service:https://hiittimer.pages.dev/Terms

Screenshots

Fast & Bear It4 screens
IntervalTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fast & Bear It at 4.6 against IntervalTimer's 3.7. Fast & Bear It also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). IntervalTimer's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 4 one-off in-app purchases and IntervalTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fast & Bear It holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Fast & Bear It's written reviews are positive against 75% of IntervalTimer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast & Bear It ships an update weekly, IntervalTimer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fast & Bear It versus IntervalTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast & Bear ItIntervalTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperENSONOVA LLCWD Studio

Customer experience

Fast & Bear It

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

IntervalTimer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Fast & Bear It

One-time4
  • Pouch of Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Sack of Coins$6.99
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  • Supporter Pack$9.99
3 purchases

IntervalTimer

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly $1.99$1.991 Month
  • PRO Annual $19.99$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Interval Timer Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Fast & Bear It free?
Fast & Bear It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IntervalTimer free?
IntervalTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fast & Bear It or IntervalTimer?
Fast & Bear It is rated higher. Fast & Bear It averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while IntervalTimer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Fast & Bear It or IntervalTimer have ads?
Neither Fast & Bear It nor IntervalTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fast & Bear It or IntervalTimer?
Fast & Bear It ships an update weekly, and IntervalTimer every 10 days. Most recently, Fast & Bear It was updated on October 9, 2026 and IntervalTimer on October 16, 2026.

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