Comparison

Fast & Bear It vs Workout Log

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

Workout Log

This app helps serious lifters track their workouts and automatically calculate weights for percentage-based programs. It features a rest timer, exercise library with videos, and progress tracking to help users get stronger.

Highlights
  • Automated weight calculation for programs
  • Log sets, reps, and weight
  • Built-in rest timer
  • Exercise library with video demos
  • Automatic personal record tracking
  • 1RM calculator
  • Strength trajectory visualization
Features
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Track every lift. Run any strength program. Auto-calculate every weight. DayOne is the workout log built for serious lifters who want to focus on training, not spreadsheets. PERCENTAGE-BASED PROGRAMS, AUTOMATED Load Candito 6-Week Strength, Smolov, 5/3/1, or any percentage-based program and DayOne calculates every working weight for you — based on your 1RM. No manual calculations. No second-guessing. Just show up and lift. LOG YOUR WORKOUTS IN SECONDS - Track sets, reps, and weight for every exercise - Rest timer built in — never lose track between sets - Full exercise library with video demonstrations - Build custom workouts and programs from scratch TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Personal records tracked automatically - 1RM calculator built in - Session history at a glance - See your strength trajectory over time BUILT FOR POWERLIFTERS AND BARBELL ATHLETES If you train with a barbell — whether you're running 5/3/1, Candito, Smolov, or building your own block — DayOne was designed for you. Set your 1RM once. DayOne handles the percentages for every session from there. Simple. Fast. Focused on what matters: getting stronger. Download DayOne and start your first session today.

Screenshots

Fast & Bear It4 screens
Workout Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Workout Log at 5.0 against Fast & Bear It's 4.6. Workout Log also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Fast & Bear It's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Fast & Bear It sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Workout Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Workout Log holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast & Bear It has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast & Bear It ships an update every 2 weeks, Workout Log every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fast & Bear It versus Workout Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast & Bear ItWorkout Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB44 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperENSONOVA LLCDesmond Augier de Moussac

Customer experience

Fast & Bear It

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

Workout Log

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Workout Log

Subscriptions2
  • DayOne Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • DayOne Plus Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • DayOne Plus Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Fast & Bear It free?
Fast & Bear It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Log free?
Workout Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fast & Bear It or Workout Log?
Workout Log is rated higher. Fast & Bear It averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Workout Log averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Fast & Bear It or Workout Log have ads?
Neither Fast & Bear It nor Workout Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fast & Bear It or Workout Log?
Fast & Bear It ships an update every 2 weeks, and Workout Log every 10 days. Most recently, Fast & Bear It was updated on September 22, 2026 and Workout Log on September 10, 2026.

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