# Boo! vs The Bear

The clearest difference is ads: The Bear at none against Boo!'s shown. The Bear also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 201). Boo!'s advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Boo! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Bear has 1.1K ratings behind it against 201, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Boo!'s written reviews are positive against 78% of The Bear's.

Boo! ships an update every 5 months, The Bear every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boo! | The Bear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boo/id1299443361/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bear/id6449494088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 201 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.1% of reviews** | 78.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Mucks Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689395285) |

## What reviewers say

### Boo!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boo/id1299443361)

Dip pumpkins in paint and use attributes to mask parts to solve Halloween-themed puzzles. The difficulty increases as you progress through 42 levels, with a daily puzzle mode unlocked upon completion.

**Highlights:** Pumpkin painting puzzles, Masking attributes, Increasing difficulty, 42 Halloween levels, Daily puzzle mode, Unlockable content

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| no ads | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Simple yet challenging puzzle mechanics
- 🎨 Cute and appealing art style
- 🎵 Great music and audio design
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📱 Minimal and non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 🎨 Color contrast issues on low brightness
- 📺 Some ads are lengthy
- 🔄 Game resets when app is closed
- ⚙️ Occasional freezing/crashing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Level 24 progression bug - puzzle completes but won't advance
- App freezes at logo on iOS 14.7.1
- Game occasionally freezes after level completion
- Purchase restoration not working properly
- Color differentiation issue between white and neon yellow

**Requested features**

- More levels (most frequently requested)
- Increased difficulty options
- Endless or infinite mode
- Speed run mode with timing
- Hardcore mode


### 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 Boo! free?

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

### Is The Bear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boo! or The Bear?

Boo! is rated higher. Boo! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while The Bear averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Boo! or The Bear have ads?

Boo! shows ads; The Bear does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boo! or The Bear?

Boo! ships an update every 5 months, and The Bear every 2 weeks. Most recently, Boo! was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Bear on November 3, 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.*