Comparison

Fast & Bear It vs Fasting Ratio

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

Fasting Ratio

Features
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Fasting Ratio is a simple, beautiful intermittent fasting timer. No subscription. No ads. Just a timer that works. Features: - 5 popular fasting plans: 14:10, 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD (23:1) - Elegant countdown ring with real-time progress - One-tap start and stop - Fasting history with completion tracking - Streak counter to build consistency - Detailed statistics: total fasts, completion rate, average hours, longest streak - Weekly progress at a glance - Dark theme designed for comfort - 100% offline, no account, no data collection Why pay $30-70/year for a fasting timer when you only need a countdown? Fasting Ratio does one thing perfectly — for a one-time price.

Screenshots

Fast & Bear It4 screens
Fasting Ratio1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fasting Ratio at 16.0 against Fast & Bear It's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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 4 one-off in-app purchases and Fasting Ratio sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast & Bear It ships an update weekly, Fasting Ratio every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fast & Bear It versus Fasting Ratio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast & Bear ItFasting Ratio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperENSONOVA LLC守信 尚

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Fast & Bear It

One-time4
  • Pouch of Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Sack of Coins$6.99
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  • Supporter Pack$9.99
3 purchases

Fasting Ratio

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Fast & Bear It free?
Fast & Bear It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fasting Ratio free?
Fasting Ratio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fast & Bear It or Fasting Ratio have ads?
Neither Fast & Bear It nor Fasting Ratio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fast & Bear It or Fasting Ratio?
Fast & Bear It ships an update weekly, and Fasting Ratio every 5 days. Most recently, Fast & Bear It was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fasting Ratio on October 24, 2026.

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