# Polybear vs Just Survive

The clearest difference is update cadence: Just Survive at every 3 weeks against Polybear's every 13 months. Just Survive also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 68). Polybear's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 60%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Polybear sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Just Survive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Polybear against 4.6 for Just Survive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Survive has 13K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Polybear's written reviews are positive against 60% of Just Survive's.

Polybear ships an update every 13 months, Just Survive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polybear | Just Survive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polybear/id1031707235/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-survive/id1555114349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## 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


### Just Survive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-survive/id1555114349)

Embark on a thrilling survival adventure facing mythical creatures and natural disasters. Engage in diverse mini-games, build a survivor city, and unlock new characters and cosmetic items.

**Highlights:** Survive T-rex and dragon attacks, Escape natural disasters, Discover dozens of mini-games, Build a city of survivors, Unlock new skins and characters

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Great for long car rides
- 💡 Helps with ADHD

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🤯 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after finishing a round
- Ads pop up during gameplay
- Vehicles don't work as intended

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and variety
- Fix crashing and freezing issues
- Improve ad experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polybear free?

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

### Is Just Survive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Polybear or Just Survive?

Just Survive is rated higher. Polybear averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Just Survive averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Polybear or Just Survive have ads?

Both Polybear and Just Survive show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Polybear or Just Survive?

Polybear ships an update every 13 months, and Just Survive every 3 weeks. Most recently, Polybear was updated on September 18, 2026 and Just Survive on September 23, 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.*