Bars vs Are You Sure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bars
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Track your eating and fasting windows on a visual timeline. See your days at a glance, spot patterns, and build better habits. No accounts, no servers, no nonsense. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Most fasting apps bury you in calorie counts, meal logs, streak guilt, premium plans and articles. Bars does one thing well: it shows when you eat and when you don't. Tap to start, tap to stop. That's it. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No accounts. No servers. No tracking. No data collection. Everything syncs through your private iCloud. Only you can see it. 100% free. No paywalls. No subscription. No hidden costs. SEE THE FULL PICTURE Connect Apple HealthKit to overlay sleep and workouts on your daily timeline. See how your eating window lines up with recovery, training, and rest without switching between apps. BUILT FOR Biohackers, intermittent fasters, health conscious professionals, habit builders, and anyone curious about how meal timing affects how they feel. HOW IT WORKS Tap to open your eating window Tap to close it Watch your days stack up on a clean visual timeline Optional: Connect HealthKit to layer in sleep and workout data WORKS WITH LONGEVITYDECK If you use LongevityDeck, Bars can sync your eating windows directly to your protocol timeline. See fasting alongside every other protocol you track. All in one place. Both apps are free. IMPORTANT: This app is for informational and educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions or changes to your health routine.
Are You Sure
This app helps you reduce screen time by prompting you to state your reason for opening a locked application. It then asks if you're sure you want to proceed, encouraging mindful usage and pattern recognition through a private chat history of your justifications.
- Reason prompting before app access
- Private chat history of justifications
- Active session time limits
- Privacy-focused, data stays on device
- Ad-free and notification-free experience
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I built "Are You Sure" because I wanted a simple way to reduce my screen time. Essentially I was looking to help break a common loop... I would pick up my phone to check something, and twenty minutes later, I'm halfway down a rabbit hole without an intent. So I wanted to build a tool that didn't just "block" apps, but instead helped me document and understand why I was opening them in the first place. How it works: When you try to open an app you’ve locked, "Are You Sure" gently interrupts that habit loop. It asks you a simple question: "Why do you want to use this app right now?" You type your reason, and then (facing your own reason) you get to decide: Are you sure? Features: The Conversation: Your history with each app is stored as a private chat with yourself. Seeing your past reasons is meant to help you spot patterns and decide if that "quick check" was actually worth it. Active Sessions: When you do decide to unlock an app, you get a set amount of time. Once it’s up, the intention loop starts again. Privacy First: There are no accounts and no tracking. Your data never leaves your device. It’s your history, for your eyes only. Purely Helpful: No ads, no paywalls, and no annoying notifications. The app stays in the background until you need it. I built this for the fun of learning and for the benefit of reducing my own screen time. I hope it helps you find a little more space in your day for the things that are meaningful to you. And if you find it helpful, there’s an option to leave a tip, but the app is (and always will be) fully free to use. Thank you for checking this out, Ant
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bars at none against Are You Sure's 3. Are You Sure's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Are You Sure sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bars asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bars ships an update every 2 months, Are You Sure every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bars | Are You Sure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HYPE4MOBILE MALEWICZ I WSPOLNICY SPOŁKA JAWNA | Anthony John Caccese |
In-app purchases
Bars
No in-app purchases
Are You Sure
- Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$3.99
- Large Tip$7.99









