# Glowfish HD vs Bears vs. Art

The clearest difference is monetization model: Glowfish HD at free with in-app purchases against Bears vs. Art's subscription. Glowfish HD also leads on iOS requirement (3.2 vs 12.0). Bears vs. Art's advantage is device support. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glowfish HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bears vs. Art sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Glowfish HD against 4.6 for Bears vs. Art. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155 and 137 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Glowfish HD's written reviews are positive against 85% of Bears vs. Art's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glowfish HD | Bears vs. Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowfish-hd/id450305381/reviews)** | [4.6 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-vs-art/id708779888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **155** | 137 |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 84.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 76 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.2** | 12.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Accelerate Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691696196) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Glowfish HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowfish-hd/id450305381)

Embark on an underwater platform adventure to rescue your kidnapped friend. Navigate vibrant ocean landscapes, collect friends to grow stronger, and battle enemies with bubble blasts. Unlock special companions and upgrade them to conquer challenging boss battles.

**Highlights:** 50 platform adventure levels, Unlock 8 Glow Chums, Collect coins to upgrade Glow Chums, Boss battles, Collect 4 Stars on each level, 25 Achievements

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


### Bears vs. Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-vs-art/id708779888)

Join a bear's quest to destroy abstract art in galleries. Solve 125 unique puzzles, overcome security traps, and enjoy an ad-free, premium gaming experience. Unlock special abilities and explore endless challenges.

**Highlights:** 125 puzzles, Destroy abstract art, Avoid cunning traps, Infinite mode, Collect colorful costumes, Exclusive premium version

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐻 Cute and fun game
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Unique concept of destroying art
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Humorous and witty commentary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Limited play time due to energy system
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and lack of progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Connectivity issues and server problems

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to continue progress across devices
- Removal of energy system or more generous refills


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glowfish HD free?

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

### Is Bears vs. Art free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glowfish HD or Bears vs. Art?

Glowfish HD is rated higher. Glowfish HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Bears vs. Art averages 4.6 from 137 ratings.

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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.*