# WaterBear — user reviews > 47 indexed App Store user reviews of WaterBear by WaterBear Network, rated 4.40/5 from 52 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterbear/id1461149595/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterbear/id1461149595.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 43 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 8 ## Newest reviews (10 of 47) ### 3/5 — Great content, but update looses airplay *2024-03-31, version 2.0.6* Love the content, have been watching since it’s launch. But the newest update seems to have stopped working with airplay when I’ve previously had no problems at all :( ### 3/5 — Access issues on Apple TV *2024-03-27, version 2.0.6* The content is great. It looks fine on the phone or on my iPad but I can’t get access to the Apple TV version of the app. I get stuck trying to sign in - none of the options work. Changing my password doesn’t work. Sending an email to support gets no reply. Three stars for the content I’ll give it more if I could access it on the TV. And no, sadly I can’t watch it via AirPlay either. ### 4/5 — Great idea👍🏾. Apple TV app won’t allow login? *2023-08-12, version 2.0.5* Love this, totally a 5⭐️. It gets 4 because I’m frustrated trying to login to the Apple TV app which won’t allow login even after changing p/w (which was correct in the first few attempts and worked with web). Let’s get this planet sorted. ### 4/5 — No proper subtitles/CC *2023-01-29, version 1.6.3* As much as this app is a breath of fresh air, I’m incredibly disappointed by the fact there are no proper subtitles/closed captioning other than autogenerated ones. For myself, I have ADHD and so subtitles help with the intake of information, but when they’re not correct it’s incredibly off-putting and frustrating. On top of that, imagine what it’s like for those who are hard of hearing not being able to access content correctly. It’s actually quite terrible for something like this to have not been thought about as standard. I would have expected this app to have been way more accessible. Whilst I understand this is still a fairly new streaming service (and free) and provides some amazing content - the lack of accessibility is somewhat damaging to a good portion of users. On top of that… still waiting for some more casting/streaming options 🥲 ### 4/5 — Casting issues *2022-08-02, version 1.4.1* I have never been more excited about an app. Especially since they just released Racing Extinction… unfortunately I’m an apple phone user with a roommate who has chromecast and I’m having issues with that. We have an Apple TV unit with a broken remote so my only solution is to use the Google chromecast but the app doesnt work with it. I’m super bummed but would love to see this issue resolved! ### 1/5 — Unable to set up app *2021-10-18, version 1.0.17* Love the website but am unable to setup app. I’ve been trying to sign in, up and changing my password but keep on getting this long error… something about their sockets timing out whilst dancing the lambda… god knows. Results; app can’t be used. App removed, back to browser! ### 1/5 — Not pleased with this app *2021-08-09, version 1.0.14* I made an account on Waterbear but then it doesn’t let me login. ### 3/5 — I don’t want to create an account *2021-07-30, version 1.0.14* What happened to access without another sign up, another password to remember? I cannot rate this app in either way as I could not see to decide! ### 5/5 — Educational and innovative *2021-04-22, version 1.0.9* Water bear is filled with great content and let’s you connect to organizations to get directly involved. ### 5/5 — The Beauty Within Our Planet Earth *2021-02-17, version 1.0.5* Amazing new channel addressing the beauty within our planet earth and how we as humans must work in harmony with nature and each other in order to preserve such precious life ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Log in not working on tvOS *2024-03-05, version 2.0.6* Log in not working on tvOS on AppleTV I've sent three emails to customer support over the last few weeks and they do not respond. This is probably a sign of a dieing service. And they're not responding here as well. ### 1/5 — Login to AppleTV not working *2024-01-10, version 2.0.6* Content in WaterBear is good, and able to access it from the web and from iOS but will not work at all on AppleTV. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work on Apple TV *2023-11-12, version 2.0.5* Login simply doesn't work on Apple TV, says the same login I use to sign in on web is incorrect. ### 1/5 — Unable to log in to tvOS (AppleTV) app *2023-10-23, version 2.0.5* I can log in to the iOS and web site with no issues, but the same credentials create an error in the tvOS version ### 1/5 — Chrome cast casting problem *2023-05-26, version 2.0.3* Cannot get the app to cast to chrome cast. Please fix! ### 1/5 — Log in is broken *2023-05-09* After updating I can no longer log in on the app although login with Safari on the same computer and login on AppleTV works. All the same credentials. No error message. It simpley doesn't work. ### 1/5 — The app is not working since the last update. *2023-05-06, version 2.0.2* Since the last update I can’t log in. When I tipe in all my acc nam and password and press the log in nothing happen…. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anymore *2023-05-06, version 2.0.2* I can’t login I can’t change my password every time it still doesn’t work I’ve given up on the app. App used to work great then it quit. Not sure what’s wrong. ### 1/5 — Bait and switch *2022-09-06, version 1.5.0* Downloaded this app because I though there would be good shows on the natural wonders of the world. But I’m reality it is just a bunch of propaganda shows promoting a far left agenda with nothing but doom and gloom. Greta Thunberg is promoted on the platform if that tells you anything. There is a reason why it’s free, no one would pay money for the garbage they produce. Don’t download it! ### 1/5 — Can’t cast to tv with Chromecast *2021-12-26, version 1.1.0* Unfortunately I probably won’t be watching much if anything if I’m stuck watching on my phone. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Informative for Activist *2025-03-10, version 2.0.11* This link has helped me through my climate crisis journey. It keeps me like grounded idk. ### 5/5 — Amazing app, great content *2025-02-25, version 2.0.11* Well designed, reliable app with great content that’s curated well ### 5/5 — Brilliant idea *2023-08-09, version 2.0.5* There are so many amazing documentaries to watch, covering a great range of topics and many worthy causes. I love being able to filter them by length for when I’m short on time but still want to watch something interesting, engrossing and inspiring. A truly great concept in a really well designed app. Since discovering Water Bear it’s become one of my favourites and I’d recommend it to anyone. ### 5/5 — Watch something meaningful *2023-01-08, version 1.6.3* I love the movies here because they are meaningful, bring forward global causes and aren’t Hollywood style. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Amazing Inspirational Documentaries *2022-08-19* If you’re looking for inspirational documentaries to inspire & motivate you to make a difference on this beautiful planet of ours then this App is one of them. Check it out!🙂🌲🌏 ### 5/5 — Keeps me up! *2022-06-09, version 1.4.0* These articles keep me reading/viewing loooong past my bedtime 🥰 ### 5/5 — It’s about time, Amazing content *2022-03-30, version 1.3.0* This app is seamless. It works on my brand-new iPad no problems. It works on my Roku too. I love the content. If you are at all interested about things that are beneficial to the ecology of our planet you may want to have a look at the content on this website. ### 5/5 — A must get! *2021-10-19, version 1.0.17* Amazing app filled with great content! ### 5/5 — Love !!!!!! *2021-08-04, version 1.0.14* Amazing amazing amazing idea. What I’ve always wanted but could never do myself. Having everything in one place makes joining the fight against climate change so easy & accessible and I’m so so so excited for this app’s continuing success. ### 5/5 — The best find ever *2021-05-08, version 1.0.10* I absolutely love this platform and can’t believe it’s free. The powerful and engaging documentaries are suitable for almost all age groups. We owe it to ourselves to learn about our beautiful planet and how to preserve it for generations to come. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-11.*