# Fast & Bear It vs Workout Log

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Workout Log at 100% against Fast & Bear It's 67%. Workout Log also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Fast & Bear It's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast & Bear It sells 5 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Fast & Bear It's written reviews are positive against 100% of Workout Log's.

Fast & Bear It ships an update weekly, Workout Log every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast & Bear It | Workout Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-and-bear-it-fasting-timer/id6757264135/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-log-dayone/id6758615362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 68 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ENSONOVA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796531989) | [Desmond Augier de Moussac](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873957332) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast & Bear It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-and-bear-it-fasting-timer/id6757264135)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alien World | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


### Workout Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-log-dayone/id6758615362)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayOne Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| DayOne Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| DayOne Plus Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 2 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 weekly, and Workout Log every 10 days. Most recently, Fast & Bear It was updated on November 5, 2026 and Workout Log on October 31, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*