Fast & Bear It vs Phase
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.
Phase
This app guides you through a personalized daily plan to gradually shift your sleep schedule. It provides timed nudges based on your local sunrise and sunset to help you achieve your desired bedtime and wake-up times.
- Personalized day-by-day sleep schedule
- Science-backed daily nudges
- Multiple sleep programs for different needs
- Location-aware sunrise/sunset sync
- Offline functionality
- HealthKit integration
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
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Your sleep schedule is off. Phase shifts it back — one day at a time. Phase is a guided program that fixes your broken sleep schedule through small, progressive daily shifts. No vague advice. No endless tracking. Just a clear plan that moves your bedtime and wake time closer to your goal — 15 minutes at a time. Tell Phase when you currently sleep, when you want to sleep, and it builds a personalized day-by-day plan to get you there. HOW IT WORKS - Pick a program that fits your situation - Set your current and goal sleep times - Get a personalized day-by-day schedule - Follow science-backed daily nudges - Watch your sleep shift into place 6 SLEEP PROGRAMS Phase is not one-size-fits-all. Pick the program that matches your situation: - Sleep Schedule Reset — the original 14-day phase shift - Night Owl Fix — stop going to bed at 3 AM - Jet Lag Recovery — get back on local time fast - Weekend Drift Reset — fix the Sunday-night-to-Monday-morning gap - Shift Work Transition — adjust to a new work schedule - Early Riser Challenge — become a morning person in two weeks YOUR DAILY NUDGES Every day, Phase gives you timed nudges based on your schedule and your local sunrise and sunset: - Morning Light — get sunlight early to reset your internal clock - Caffeine Cutoff — stop caffeine at the right time so it does not interfere with sleep - Screen Dim — reduce blue light before bed to protect melatonin - Wind Down — start your pre-sleep routine at the right moment - Bedtime — hit the pillow at your new target time All nudge times adjust automatically as your schedule shifts forward each day. Toggle nudges on or off and fine-tune timing to fit your life. WIDGETS AND LIVE ACTIVITY - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for sun position, nudge checklist, bedtime countdown, and sleep stats - Bedtime Live Activity — a countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island as bedtime approaches - Bedtime alarm that rings through Silent Mode and Do Not Disturb WHAT MAKES PHASE DIFFERENT - A real program, not a tracker — a clear plan with a finish line - Location-aware — nudge times sync with your actual sunrise and sunset - Works offline — no account, no login, no cloud - Science-backed — based on circadian rhythm research - Beautiful Sun Arc — a visual map of your day showing light, nudges, and targets - Schedule exceptions — have an early flight? Adjust one day without breaking your plan - Takes 30 seconds to set up TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your journey laid out. Check off each day. Build streaks. Get encouragement when you need it. Know exactly how far you have come and how close you are to your goal. HEALTHKIT INTEGRATION Phase reads your sleep, sunlight, exercise, and caffeine data from Apple Health to auto-verify nudges and show activity bars on your daily timeline. Phase never writes to HealthKit — your data stays yours. BUILT FOR FOCUS No charts. No dashboards. No social features. Phase does one thing and does it well — it fixes your sleep schedule. Your body has a clock. Phase helps you reset it. Terms of Use: https://www.theblackholecompany.com/termsConditions.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phase at 100% against Fast & Bear It's 67%. Phase also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Fast & Bear It's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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 Phase sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Phase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Fast & Bear It's written reviews are positive against 100% of Phase's.
Fast & Bear It ships an update weekly, Phase every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fast & Bear It | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ENSONOVA LLC | Youssef Ismaili |
Customer experience
Fast & Bear It
Phase
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
Phase
- Phase Pro$0.997 Days
- Phase Pro$5.991 Year
- Lifetime Phase Pro$1.99
- Pro$2.99
- Lifetime Pro$4.99
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- Phase Pro$9.99







