# Pilgrims vs The Bear

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Bear at fortnightly against Pilgrims's every 2 months. The Bear also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 64%). Pilgrims's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pilgrims 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pilgrims against 4.6 for The Bear. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 453 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Pilgrims's written reviews are positive against 78% of The Bear's.

Pilgrims ships an update every 2 months, The Bear fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilgrims | The Bear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilgrims/id1636850850/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bear/id6449494088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 453 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 413 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amanita Design s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423984213) | [Mucks Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689395285) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilgrims

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilgrims/id1636850850)

Embark on a playful adventure game where you explore a world, interact with unique characters, and solve puzzles in multiple ways. Discover humorous outcomes and collect achievements in this hand-crafted experience.

**Highlights:** Playful exploration, Multiple solutions, Dozens of items and characters, 45 achievements, Hand-crafted animations, Original music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pilgrims Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and charming art style
- 🤩 Funny and entertaining gameplay
- 💎 Highly replayable with multiple outcomes
- 🎨 Beautiful animations and sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Extremely short gameplay length
- 💰 Poor value for the price
- 🤔 Misleading description about the content

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working for some users

**Requested features**

- Longer story and more content
- Additional chapters or a sequel


### 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 |
| Buy us a coffee! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all chapters | $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 Pilgrims free?

Pilgrims 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, Pilgrims or The Bear?

The Bear is rated higher. Pilgrims averages 4.5 out of 5 from 453 ratings, while The Bear averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Pilgrims or The Bear have ads?

Neither Pilgrims nor The Bear shows ads.

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

Pilgrims ships an update every 2 months, and The Bear fortnightly. Most recently, Pilgrims was updated on September 25, 2026 and The Bear on September 22, 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.*