# BLあるある vs Kuma Sushi Bar

The clearest difference is rating: Kuma Sushi Bar at 4.8 against BLあるある's 4.0. Kuma Sushi Bar also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 68 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 5). BLあるある's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kuma Sushi Bar sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BLあるある asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kuma Sushi Bar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kuma Sushi Bar has 24K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of BLあるある's written reviews are positive against 88% of Kuma Sushi Bar's.

BLあるある ships an update every 68 months, Kuma Sushi Bar every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLあるある | Kuma Sushi Bar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bl/id1383558573/reviews) | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kuma-sushi-bar/id1582196903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 68 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 194 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIKU KURAKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161306102) | [HyperBeard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169188578) |

## What reviewers say

### BLあるある

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bl/id1383558573)

This app collects and presents common tropes and situations found in Boys' Love (BL) manga. Users can read manga, answer trivia questions about BL "aruaru" (common occurrences), and discover new BL stories. It features various character pairings and scenarios.

**Highlights:** BL manga "aruaru" collection, Manga reading, Trivia quizzes, Character pairing scenarios, 13 featured manga titles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kuma Sushi Bar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kuma-sushi-bar/id1582196903)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Manage your own sushi restaurant, learn sushi-craft, and decorate your establishment. Hire animal staff to help you run the business and uncover their unique life stories. Progress your skills and level up your restaurant to become a top sushi chef.

**Highlights:** Sushi-crafting adventure, Restaurant management, Hire animal staff, Restaurant decoration, Daily progression, Level up restaurant status, Staff life stories

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Dollars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Dollars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bag | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Decopack Halloween | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Chest | $4.99 | one-time |
| 340 Dollars | $4.99 | one-time |
| New Ramen Restaurant | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chef's Special | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤍 Relaxing and cute game
- 👍 Enjoyable sushi-making minigame
- 🎨 Adorable art style and character designs
- 🏆 Satisfying restaurant customization and progression
- 🌟 Addictive and engaging gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Excessive waiting times and cooldowns
- 💰 Aggressive monetization through ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, including save data loss
- 🤖 Inefficient and underutilized staff/workers
- 🤔 Lack of meaningful progression and endgame content

**Reported bugs**

- Nyanko character getting stuck at the employee table
- Ads not properly rewarding players with promised items
- Inconsistent behavior when preparing certain sushi dishes
- Checklist tasks not updating correctly after completion

**Requested features**

- More rooms and areas to unlock and customize
- Ability to move and rearrange purchased furniture
- Upgrade and improve staff/worker capabilities
- Introduce a story mode or narrative elements
- Add more customer types and unique interactions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BLあるある free?

BLあるある is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kuma Sushi Bar free?

Kuma Sushi Bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BLあるある or Kuma Sushi Bar?

Kuma Sushi Bar is rated higher. BLあるある averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Kuma Sushi Bar averages 4.8 from 24K ratings.

### Do BLあるある or Kuma Sushi Bar have ads?

Both BLあるある and Kuma Sushi Bar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BLあるある or Kuma Sushi Bar?

BLあるある ships an update every 68 months, and Kuma Sushi Bar every 6 weeks. Most recently, BLあるある was updated on November 2, 2026 and Kuma Sushi Bar on November 6, 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.*