Comparison

Bearplay vs Blade Mag

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bearplay

Features
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We try to create some of the worlds most memorable and unique huntingmovies in the world, want to join us? Exciting, informative and action-packed hunting sequences are just a small part of what Bearplay offers. This, and much more, you get access to when you subscribe to Bearplay. Join in and create some of the world's best hunting movies! Bearplay offers hunting movies from the Nordic countries, as well as from other parts of the world. The different hunting films varies from bear, lynx, pine marten, fox, moose and game birds. Besides the hunting in the films, there’s also information about shooting practise, long range shooting, tips on equipment, cooking and other tips to do before and after the hunt. So, want to join us? To access all features and content you can subscribe to Bearplay on a yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.bearplay.se/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.bearplay.se/privacy

About

Blade Mag

Explore the world of knives with this publication dedicated to knifemaking, collecting, and industry news. Discover collectible knives, event listings, expert tips, and the latest legislation updates. Stay informed about all aspects of the knife community.

Highlights
  • Coverage of handmade knives and values
  • Industry show and event listings
  • Knife collecting tips from experts
  • Up-to-date knife legislation information
  • Subscription includes current and future issues
Features
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BLADE magazine is the world’s #1 knife publication, covering all aspects of the industry: knifemaking, how-to’s, collecting, legislation and knife rights, and much more. Inside each issue you’ll find: Coverage of the hottest and most collectible handmade knives and their values Complete listings of the industry's most important shows and events Knife collecting tips from the experts The most up-to-date knife legislation info ---SUBSCRIPTION WILL AUTO-RENEW--- The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Terms of Use: https://blademag.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://blademag.com/privacy

Screenshots

Bearplay4 screens
Blade Mag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Blade Mag at 13.0 against Bearplay's 16.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bearplay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $70.99 per year and Blade Mag sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Bearplay versus Blade Mag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBearplayBlade Mag
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB93 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBearplay ABCMG West, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bearplay

Subscriptions1
  • Bearplay Yearly3 Days trial$70.991 Year
10 purchases

Blade Mag

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time9
  • May-20-13$6.99
  • Nov-04-13$6.99
  • Oct-07-13$6.99
Show 6 more
  • Jul-15-13$6.99
  • Oct-21-13$6.99
  • Jun-17-13$6.99
  • Shooters Guide-13$6.99
  • May-06-13$6.99
  • 2026 May$6.99

Questions

Is Bearplay free?
Bearplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blade Mag free?
Blade Mag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bearplay or Blade Mag have ads?
Neither Bearplay nor Blade Mag shows ads.

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