# Journey vs The Bear

The clearest difference is price: The Bear at Free against Journey's $4.99. The Bear also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (78% vs 58%). Journey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Bear is free to download; Journey costs $4.99 up front. The Bear sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Journey asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Bear holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 770 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Journey's written reviews are positive against 78% of The Bear's.

Journey ships an update every 2 months, The Bear every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Journey | The Bear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey/id1445593893/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bear/id6449494088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 770 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Annapurna Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242610251) | [Mucks Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689395285) |

## What reviewers say

### Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey/id1445593893)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Embark on a solo or cooperative adventure through a vast, ancient world. Soar over ruins and glide across sands to uncover its mysteries. Experience breathtaking visuals and a Grammy-nominated musical score.

**Highlights:** Explore ancient world, Soar above ruins, Glide across sands, Discover secrets, Cooperative multiplayer, Stunning visuals, Grammy-nominated score

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Breathtaking visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Immersive and beautiful soundtrack
- 🧭 Captivating and emotional story
- 🤝 Unique multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Frustrating touch controls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕰️ Short gameplay duration

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Glitches and freezes during gameplay
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Multiplayer connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve camera controls
- Increase replayability and content
- Fix connectivity and multiplayer issues


### 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 Journey free?

Journey costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Bear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Journey or The Bear?

The Bear is rated higher. Journey averages 4.2 out of 5 from 770 ratings, while The Bear averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Journey or The Bear have ads?

Neither Journey nor The Bear shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Journey or The Bear?

Journey ships an update every 2 months, and The Bear every 2 weeks. Most recently, Journey was updated on October 27, 2026 and The Bear on October 27, 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.*