# (Not Boring) Vibes vs Bears Gratitude

The clearest difference is device support: Bears Gratitude at 4 against (Not Boring) Vibes's 2. Bears Gratitude also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). (Not Boring) Vibes's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 867). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (Not Boring) Vibes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Bears Gratitude sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for (Not Boring) Vibes against 4.8 for Bears Gratitude. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 867 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of (Not Boring) Vibes's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bears Gratitude's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Vibes | Bears Gratitude |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-vibes/id1661440185/reviews) | **[4.8 (867 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-gratitude/id6443609622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 867 |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 85.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 318 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [Isuru Wanasinghe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536711522) |

## What reviewers say

### (Not Boring) Vibes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-vibes/id1661440185)

This app generates personalized music scientifically designed to enhance focus, intensity, and concentration. It adapts to your daily schedule, offering immersive spatial audio and easy control over energy levels for work, relaxation, and sleep.

**Highlights:** Personalized focus music, Adaptive daily soundscapes, Immersive spatial audio, Adjustable energy levels, Focus session timers, Unlockable achievements, Widgets for quick access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| !Vibes Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| !Vibes Plus Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome for focus
- 👍 Great for relaxation and sleep
- 🎨 Beautiful design and visuals
- 🎶 Soothing and calming music
- 🔓 Free version available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription is expensive
- 🔁 Repetitive music
- 🐛 Occasional visual bugs
- 🔇 Lacks variety in music/sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Visuals freezing when switching modes
- Geolocation issues with weather app

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch app
- Integrate with Apple Music
- Provide more customization options
- Develop a calendar widget


### Bears Gratitude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-gratitude/id6443609622)

This app offers a beautiful and simple way to record daily gratitude entries. It incorporates hand-drawn bear art, reward stickers for accomplishments, and encouraging messages to promote happiness and self-care.

**Highlights:** Daily gratitude journaling, Hand-drawn bear artworks, Reward stickers for accomplishments, Words of encouragement, Inspirational articles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bears Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧸 Cute and fun app
- 💻 Easy to use
- 📝 Helps with journaling and gratitude
- 🌟 Motivating and inspiring
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after limited free entries
- 🔒 Requires payment for full access
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Entry data not saving properly
- Inconsistent navigation between screens

**Requested features**

- More daily prompts and sayings
- Ability to add photos and customize entries
- Widgets for home screen
- Undo/edit functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is (Not Boring) Vibes free?

(Not Boring) Vibes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bears Gratitude free?

Bears Gratitude is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Vibes or Bears Gratitude?

Bears Gratitude is rated higher. (Not Boring) Vibes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Bears Gratitude averages 4.8 from 867 ratings.

### Do (Not Boring) Vibes or Bears Gratitude have ads?

Neither (Not Boring) Vibes nor Bears Gratitude shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Vibes or Bears Gratitude?

(Not Boring) Vibes ships an update monthly, and Bears Gratitude monthly. Most recently, (Not Boring) Vibes was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bears Gratitude on November 7, 2026.

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