# Polybear vs Flying Gorilla

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flying Gorilla at fortnightly against Polybear's every 13 months. Flying Gorilla also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (57K vs 68). Polybear's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Polybear sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Flying Gorilla sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flying Gorilla holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flying Gorilla has 57K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Polybear's written reviews are positive against 95% of Flying Gorilla's.

Polybear ships an update every 13 months, Flying Gorilla fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polybear | Flying Gorilla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polybear/id1031707235/reviews) | **[4.9 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-gorilla/id1365028549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **57K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | **95.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [Pinbit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054773329) |

## What reviewers say

### Polybear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polybear/id1031707235)

Jump between melting ice floes to escape a rising sea in this addictive one-button endless runner. Collect crystals to unlock unique characters and compete globally for high scores.

**Highlights:** One-button gameplay, Endless runner mechanics, Jump between ice drifts, Collect crystals, Unlock special characters, Global leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging
- ✨ Cute animal characters
- 🎶 Good background music
- 💡 Simple and neat concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Difficult and challenging
- 🐌 Laggy or slow performance
- 😩 Repetitive gameplay
- 😵 Motion sickness inducing
- ❌ Too many ads (contradictory feedback)

**Reported bugs**

- Game lags and crashes
- Graphics are a little lagged
- Reaction times are lagged

**Requested features**

- Add more gameplay variety
- More characters to unlock
- Remove ads entirely
- Free gems


### Flying Gorilla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-gorilla/id1365028549)

Navigate a ridiculous jungle as a flying gorilla in this addictive endless runner. Dodge obstacles, collect bananas, and chase high scores in fast-paced, replayable runs. Its simple controls and absurd concept make it surprisingly challenging and fun.

**Highlights:** Simple swipe controls, Fast, replayable runs, Collect bananas and gems, Unlockable skins, Leaderboards, Bright 3D visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $0.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500ジェム | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000ジェム | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000ジェム | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10000ジェム | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique and engaging concept
- 🤩 Impressive graphics
- 💯 Life-changing impact
- 🙏 Saved lives and relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Addictive nature leading to neglect of real-life responsibilities
- 💸 Concerns about excessive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Egg hatching glitch causing progress loss
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the gorilla
- Multiplayer mode to compete against friends
- Expansion of the game's universe and lore


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polybear free?

Polybear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flying Gorilla free?

Flying Gorilla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Polybear or Flying Gorilla?

Flying Gorilla is rated higher. Polybear averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Flying Gorilla averages 4.9 from 57K ratings.

### Do Polybear or Flying Gorilla have ads?

Both Polybear and Flying Gorilla show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Polybear or Flying Gorilla?

Polybear ships an update every 13 months, and Flying Gorilla fortnightly. Most recently, Polybear was updated on October 5, 2026 and Flying Gorilla on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*