Comparison

Fast & Bear It vs Jala

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Jala

Quickly log food intake and monitor calories and macronutrients without unnecessary clutter. Track daily goals for protein, carbs, fat, and key nutrients, alongside water and weight progress. Your data is private and stored securely in iCloud.

Highlights
  • Fast food logging
  • Barcode scanner
  • Custom food and recipe saving
  • Calorie and macro tracking
  • Water and weight logging
  • Private iCloud data storage
  • Data export and deletion
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Jala is a fast way to log your food and stay on top of your calories and macros — without the clutter. Search foods, scan barcodes, save your own custom foods and recipes, and log meals in seconds. Jala shows your calories, protein, carbs, fat, and key nutrients against the daily goals you set — plus water, weight, and progress over time. FAST, ACCURATE LOGGING • Search a large food database or scan a barcode • Serving-accurate portions — grams, cups, oz, and more • Save custom foods and full recipes you reuse • Copy previous meals for quick repeat days YOUR DAY AT A GLANCE • Calorie and macro rings for the day • Fiber, sugar, sodium, and other nutrient tracking • Water and weight logging • Clean, simple progress history PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your data lives in your own private iCloud — not on our servers • No ads, no trackers, no separate account • Export everything as CSV or JSON, and delete it all in one tap Jala is built for people who want practical, quick nutrition tracking — concise, clean, and yours. Powered by fatsecret nutrition API (www.fatsecret.com) Jala Premium is an auto-renewable subscription: $2.99/month or $19.99/year, each with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jala.unamicconsulting.com/privacy

Screenshots

Fast & Bear It4 screens
Jala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fast & Bear It at weekly against Jala's every 3 months. Fast & Bear It also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). Jala's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fast & Bear It sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Jala sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jala holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast & Bear It ships an update weekly, Jala every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fast & Bear It versus Jala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast & Bear ItJala
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB4 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperENSONOVA LLCJames Beldin

Customer experience

Fast & Bear It

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Jala

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Fast & Bear It

One-time5
  • Alien World$1.99
  • Pouch of Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Sack of Coins$6.99
  • Supporter Pack$9.99
2 purchases

Jala

Subscriptions2
  • Jala Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Jala Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Fast & Bear It free?
Fast & Bear It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jala free?
Jala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fast & Bear It or Jala?
Jala is rated higher. Fast & Bear It averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Jala averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Fast & Bear It or Jala have ads?
Neither Fast & Bear It nor Jala shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fast & Bear It or Jala?
Fast & Bear It ships an update weekly, and Jala every 3 months. Most recently, Fast & Bear It was updated on November 5, 2026 and Jala on November 5, 2026.

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