# Fast & Bear It vs Fasted

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fast & Bear It at free against Fasted's freemium. Fasted's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 67%) and ratings volume (43 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast & Bear It sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Fasted sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fast & Bear It against 4.6 for Fasted. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fasted has 43 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Fast & Bear It's written reviews are positive against 82% of Fasted's.

Fast & Bear It ships an update weekly, Fasted every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast & Bear It | Fasted |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-and-bear-it-fasting-timer/id6757264135/reviews) | **[4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasted-intermittent-fasting/id6759612435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 68 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ENSONOVA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796531989) | [Must Have Apps, SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871119229) |

## 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 |


### Fasted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasted-intermittent-fasting/id6759612435)

Track your fasting progress with a timer that shows metabolic phases. Connect with friends to fast together and stay motivated. Build custom fasting programs and monitor your health metrics.

**Highlights:** Intermittent fasting timer, Metabolic phase tracking, Social fasting with friends, Customizable fasting programs, Streak tracking and achievements, Health and body measurement logging, Data export

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fasted Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Fasted Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Fasted Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast & Bear It free?

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

### Is Fasted free?

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

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

Fasted is rated higher. Fast & Bear It averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Fasted averages 4.6 from 43 ratings.

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

Neither Fast & Bear It nor Fasted shows ads.

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

Fast & Bear It ships an update weekly, and Fasted every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fast & Bear It was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fasted on October 20, 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.*