Fast & Bear It vs Workout Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Fast & Bear It | Workout Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ENSONOVA LLC | Desmond Augier de Moussac |
Customer experience
Fast & Bear It
Workout Log
In-app purchases
Fast & Bear It
- Pouch of Coins$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Sack of Coins$6.99
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- Supporter Pack$9.99
Workout Log
- DayOne Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
- DayOne Plus Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
- DayOne Plus Lifetime$69.99








