# Tuana vs The Bear

The clearest difference is ads: The Bear at none against Tuana's shown. The Bear also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 297). Tuana's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tuana sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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 — 4.6 for Tuana against 4.6 for The Bear. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 297 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Tuana's written reviews are positive against 78% of The Bear's.

Tuana ships an update every 2 weeks, The Bear fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuana | The Bear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuana/id1669244291/reviews) | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bear/id6449494088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 297 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 78.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 428 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [阳 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716852059) | [Mucks Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689395285) |

## What reviewers say

### Tuana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuana/id1669244291)

Decorate a charming house and garden in a relaxing simulation game. Engage in activities like fishing, gardening, and customizing your character. Enjoy ambient sounds and brain-boosting mini-games.

**Highlights:** House and garden decoration, Furniture and plant customization, Fishing and gardening activities, Character appearance customization, Ambient sounds for relaxation, Brain-training mini-games

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PB Tote | $0.99 | one-time |
| PB Suitcase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coco Card | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎵 Calming and relaxing music
- 😌 Low-stress, cozy gameplay
- 🏠 Enjoyable decorating aspect
- 👍 Slow-paced, not overwhelming

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Confusing gameplay mechanics
- 🤷‍♀️ Lack of clear tutorial
- ⏳ Slow progress
- 📉 Difficulty earning coins
-  stagnant game content

**Reported bugs**

- Won't update
- No way to gain level up points
- Stuck on how to plant seeds
- Furniture does not place
- Can't plant vegetables

**Requested features**

- More updates needed
- New characters and interactions
- More furniture drops
- New mini-games
- Add another town with different vibes


### 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 Tuana free?

Tuana 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, Tuana or The Bear?

Tuana and The Bear are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 297 and 1.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Tuana or The Bear have ads?

Tuana shows ads; The Bear does not.

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

Tuana ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Bear fortnightly. Most recently, Tuana was updated on September 20, 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.*