Fast & Bear It vs Faast
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.
Faast
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Faast is a fasting timer that does exactly one thing well. Help you track your intermittent fasting, simply and accurately. No subscriptions. No ads. No account required. Just open the app, start your fast, and see your progress in real time. WHY FAAST Most fasting apps bury the timer behind a paywall after a free trial. Faast is different, it's a clean, focused tool built for people who just want to fast without friction or upsells. FEATURES - One-tap start/stop timer, accurate to the second - Support for any fasting schedule: 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD, or fully custom windows - Clear visual progress toward your goal - Clean, minimal interface, no clutter, no distractions - Works fully offline, your data stays on your device BUILT FOR CONSISTENCY Intermittent fasting works best when it's easy to stick to. Faast strips away everything unnecessary so the only thing you focus on is your fast. YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE Faast doesn't require an account and doesn't send your data anywhere. Everything is stored locally on your iPhone. Whether you're new to intermittent fasting or a seasoned OMAD practitioner, Faast gives you a fast, honest tool to track your eating window and stay on target.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Faast at none against Fast & Bear It's 4. Faast also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Fast & Bear It's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Faast asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fast & Bear It ships an update weekly, Faast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fast & Bear It | Faast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ENSONOVA LLC | Loan RIVIERE |
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
Faast
No in-app purchases









