# Paracute vs Bearplane

The clearest difference is price: Bearplane at Free against Paracute's $0.99. Bearplane also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Paracute's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support. On review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Bearplane is free to download; Paracute costs $0.99 up front. Bearplane sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Paracute asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bearplane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Paracute's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bearplane's.

Paracute ships an update every 11 months, Bearplane weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paracute | Bearplane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paracute/id359912197/reviews) | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearplane/id6456222792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 93.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 9 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Matthew Burton](https://appshunter.io/developer/953832108) |

## What reviewers say

### Paracute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paracute/id359912197)

Embark on a retro-style parachuting adventure through rocky caves, collecting hearts and avoiding obstacles. Navigate challenging levels with various control options and discover hidden areas. Experience enhanced replayability with a 3-star ranking system.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel graphics, 40 Caves to explore, 3-Star ranking system, Power-ups and bonus items, Switches & teleporters, Multiple control options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and addictive
- 🚀 Excellent game
- 🚀 Challenging but fun
- 👍 Great game, even to this day
- 👍 Lot of variety in the levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs update for iPhone 5/5s
- 🐛 Controls are not responsive on iPhone 5/5s

**Reported bugs**

- Achievement not syncing with Game Center
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Checkpoint system
- Pause button


### Bearplane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearplane/id6456222792)

Pilot a rocket-powered bear through a whimsical aerial combat adventure. Engage in fast-paced dogfights with outrageous weapons, power-ups, and a co-op mode. Upgrade abilities and customize your bear with unique hats for enhanced gameplay.

**Highlights:** Rocket-powered bear flight, Dopamine-fueled aerial combat, 1940s hand-drawn art style, Rifle Rat co-op mode, Ridiculous weapons and power-ups, Over 50 daring missions, Bear ability upgrades via hats

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +10 Flappy Flakes | $0.99 | one-time |
| +10 Nukey Nectar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent game
- 👍 Smooth and fun gameplay
- 👍 Snappy graphics and tight gameplay
- 👍 Great music and sound effects
- 👍 Funny theme and ludicrous backstory


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paracute free?

Paracute costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bearplane free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paracute or Bearplane?

Bearplane is rated higher. Paracute averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Bearplane averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Paracute or Bearplane?

Paracute ships an update every 11 months, and Bearplane weekly. Most recently, Paracute was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bearplane on October 5, 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.*