# Fast & Bear It vs Phase

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast & Bear It | Phase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-and-bear-it-fasting-timer/id6757264135/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-sleep-schedule-reset/id6759457939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 68 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ENSONOVA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796531989) | [Youssef Ismaili](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696488085) |

## 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 (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |


### Phase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-sleep-schedule-reset/id6759457939)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phase Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Phase Pro | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Phase Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Phase Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast & Bear It free?

Fast & Bear It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phase free?

Phase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fast & Bear It or Phase?

Phase is rated higher. Fast & Bear It averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Phase averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Fast & Bear It or Phase have ads?

Neither Fast & Bear It nor Phase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fast & Bear It or Phase?

Fast & Bear It ships an update weekly, and Phase every 5 weeks. Most recently, Fast & Bear It was updated on October 9, 2026 and Phase on October 16, 2026.

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