Comparison

FastBell vs Step Gazelle

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

Head to head
About

FastBell

Features
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FastBell is the simplest way to start intermittent fasting. When the bell rings, eat. When it rings again, stop. Simple enough to stick with. 6 FASTING PLANS - 12:12 — 12 hours fasting / 12 hours eating (free, gentle start) - 14:10 — 14 hours fasting / 10 hours eating (free, easy intro) - 16:8 — 16 hours fasting / 8 hours eating (most popular) - 18:6 — 18 hours fasting / 6 hours eating - 20:4 — 20 hours fasting / 4 hours eating - OMAD — One Meal A Day (23:1) KEY FEATURES - Large countdown timer shows remaining time at a glance - Start and stop fasting with a single tap - Streak tracking to build your fasting habit - Push notifications when fasting starts and ends - Dark theme for comfortable nighttime use - Fully offline — no internet required - No ads — stay focused PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. Nothing is ever sent to a server. FASTBELL PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock the 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, and OMAD plans, detailed statistics, custom notifications, and widgets. 12:12 and 14:10 are free. Subscription Info: - Weekly, monthly, and yearly plans available - Billing begins after you confirm the selected plan - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account - Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy

About

Step Gazelle

This app encourages you to walk more by setting adaptive daily step goals based on your recent activity. Progress is visualized through a savanna art scene where your gazelle moves towards a watering hole as you reach your targets. Track your step history and plan your journey to a higher fitness goal.

Highlights
  • Adaptive daily step goals
  • Gamified progress visualization
  • Step history tracking
  • Customizable target goals
  • Home screen widgets
  • Privacy-focused, local data storage
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Step Gazelle sets your daily step goal from your own recent step history. Beat your 3rd-lowest day from the last 30 days, and your gazelle crosses the savanna to the watering hole. As you build your streak, your goal rises, moving you toward the target you set. How it works Your daily goal is your 3rd-lowest step count from the past 30 days. When you've been walking less, it's easier. As you build consistency, your daily goal rises. Hit your goal, and today counts toward your streak right away. Miss a day? Spend a pass to save your streak. Your gazelle A savanna scene tracks your day. Your gazelle walks toward the watering hole as you walk and reaches it when you hit your goal. Give your gazelle a name, and tap it to say hello. Trends See your step history by week, month, or six months. Track your average and distance, see how they compare with the previous period, and watch your steps rise over time. Plan Choose the target you're working toward and how quickly your goal climbs to get there. A projection chart shows when you'll reach it at your current pace. Nudges on your schedule An afternoon nudge if you're behind and an evening nudge when you're close. You choose when each one can arrive. Home screen widgets Small and medium widgets show your steps and your gazelle on the savanna, without opening the app. Your steps, from every device Step Gazelle reads from Apple Health, so steps from your iPhone, Apple Watch, or another tracker all count. No manual logging. Built for privacy All data stays on your device. No account, no cloud sync, no tracking. Free to use. Premium unlocks widgets, the difficulty dial, and full Trends history with a one-time purchase. No subscription.

Screenshots

FastBell3 screens
Step Gazelle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FastBell at every 5 days against Step Gazelle's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FastBell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Step Gazelle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FastBell ships an update every 5 days, Step Gazelle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FastBell versus Step Gazelle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastBellStep Gazelle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarcrown IncMATTHEW MICHAEL YOUNG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FastBell

Subscriptions1
  • FastBell Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
1 purchases

Step Gazelle

One-time1
  • Step Gazelle Premium$9.99

Questions

Is FastBell free?
FastBell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Gazelle free?
Step Gazelle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FastBell or Step Gazelle have ads?
Neither FastBell nor Step Gazelle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FastBell or Step Gazelle?
FastBell ships an update every 5 days, and Step Gazelle fortnightly. Most recently, FastBell was updated on October 22, 2026 and Step Gazelle on October 24, 2026.

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