# Where is cat? vs The Bear

The clearest difference is price: The Bear at Free against Where is cat?'s $2.49. The Bear also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 33). Where is cat?'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Bear is free to download; Where is cat? costs $2.49 up front. The Bear sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Where is cat? asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Where is cat? against 4.6 for The Bear. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Bear has 1.1K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 78% positive.

Where is cat? ships an update every 10 months, The Bear every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Where is cat? | The Bear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-is-cat/id1064418607/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bear/id6449494088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 78.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Mucks Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689395285) |

## What reviewers say

### Where is cat?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-is-cat/id1064418607)

Embark on a series of charming hide-and-seek adventures with a playful cat. Solve puzzles to find hidden items and uncover delightful surprises. This interactive storybook-style game is designed for all ages.

**Highlights:** Hide-and-seek gameplay, Item finding puzzles, Interactive storybook style, Kid-drawn artwork, Multiple themed adventures, HD music and graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Bear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bear/id6449494088)

Embark on a friendship adventure with a bear and a little one across a magical universe. This interactive bedtime experience features hand-drawn animations and original music, offering a calming story about togetherness and belonging.

**Highlights:** Interactive bedtime experience, Friendship-forming adventure, Hand-drawn animations, Specially composed music, Touching story, Calming experience

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a cookie! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all chapters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy us lunch! | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Liked the stars and music
- 👍 Cute, calming, and relaxing
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and animations
- 💡 Meaningful story and themes
- 🤗 Touching and emotional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Need to pay for additional chapters
- 🐛 Progress not saved properly

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets when leaving the screen
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Make the full game free
- Add a demo or trial version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Where is cat? free?

Where is cat? costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Bear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Where is cat? or The Bear?

The Bear is rated higher. Where is cat? averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while The Bear averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Where is cat? or The Bear have ads?

Neither Where is cat? nor The Bear shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Where is cat? or The Bear?

Where is cat? ships an update every 10 months, and The Bear every 2 weeks. Most recently, Where is cat? was updated on November 4, 2026 and The Bear on November 7, 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.*