# Past For Future vs The Bear

The clearest difference is rating: The Bear at 4.6 against Past For Future's 3.3. The Bear also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 52%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 12). Past For Future's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Bear sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Past For Future asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Bear holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Bear has 1.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Past For Future's written reviews are positive against 78% of The Bear's.

Past For Future ships an update every 3 weeks, The Bear every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Past For Future | The Bear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/past-for-future/id1443821194/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bear/id6449494088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TuoMuseo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225188960) | [Mucks Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689395285) |

## What reviewers say

### Past For Future

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/past-for-future/id1443821194)

Explore a tragic story of time travel and escape an unhappy present by romanticizing the past. Journey to a beautiful coastal town to uncover a woman's story and perhaps find your own escape.

**Highlights:** Time travel narrative, Explore a coastal town, Uncover a tragic story, Escape present unhappiness, Romanticize the past

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Past For Future free?

Past For Future is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Bear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Past For Future or The Bear?

The Bear is rated higher. Past For Future averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while The Bear averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Past For Future or The Bear have ads?

Neither Past For Future nor The Bear shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Past For Future or The Bear?

Past For Future ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Bear every 2 weeks. Most recently, Past For Future was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Bear on October 30, 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.*