# Major Mayhem vs Grumpy Bears

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grumpy Bears at weekly against Major Mayhem's every 2 months. Major Mayhem's advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 348) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Major Mayhem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Grumpy Bears sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Major Mayhem holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Major Mayhem has 6.4K ratings behind it against 348, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Major Mayhem's written reviews are positive against 83% of Grumpy Bears's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Major Mayhem ships an update every 2 months, Grumpy Bears weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Major Mayhem | Grumpy Bears |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-go-commando/id470272134/reviews)** | [4.5 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-bears/id602301807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 348 |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews | **83.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 238 MB | 601 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rocket Jump](https://appshunter.io/developer/448070468) | [Fluik](https://appshunter.io/developer/341885018) |

## What reviewers say

### Major Mayhem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-go-commando/id470272134)

Embark on a thrilling mission to rescue your kidnapped girlfriend from the Forces of Evil. Utilize a vast arsenal of weapons and tools to blast through hordes of enemies across gorgeous 3D environments in this action-packed shooter.

**Highlights:** 45 levels of non-stop action, 4 game modes, Game Center Leaderboards, 100 achievements, 20 unique weapons, 3 picturesque environments

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Minigun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chicken Cannon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Rifle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 140,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Great for killing time
- 💯 Awesome game
- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress/achievements reset after exiting the game
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (e.g. jump button not appearing, audio issues)
- 🔍 Unclear or missing mission objectives
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with too many ads
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency to unlock new items

**Reported bugs**

- Progress/achievements reset after exiting the game
- Glitches and bugs (e.g. jump button not appearing, audio issues)
- Crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save and restore progress
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- More customization options for weapons and character
- Improved mission/objective tracking


### Grumpy Bears

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-bears/id602301807)

Defend your honey truck from an onslaught of hungry, grumpy teddy bears. Utilize a variety of explosive weapons and defensive tools to keep the bears at bay in this action-packed, family-friendly game.

**Highlights:** Variety of weapons and defense systems, Unlockable teddy bear characters, Explosive combat, Family-friendly fun, Humorous taunts from bears

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Ruby Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blueprint Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Earn 2x Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Ruby Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Honey Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Ruby Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giant Ruby Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐻 Nostalgic childhood game
- 🤣 Funny and entertaining gameplay
- 💥 Satisfying bear explosion effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Poorly optimized for newer devices
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🔄 Frustrating updates that ruin the experience

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Weapons not functioning properly
- Progression resets or gets stuck
- Incompatibility with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- New bear types and environments
- Ability to pause and check weapon status
- More varied and powerful weapons
- Cloud save/sync support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Major Mayhem free?

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

### Is Grumpy Bears free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Major Mayhem or Grumpy Bears?

Major Mayhem is rated higher. Major Mayhem averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Grumpy Bears averages 4.5 from 348 ratings.

### Do Major Mayhem or Grumpy Bears have ads?

Both Major Mayhem and Grumpy Bears show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Major Mayhem or Grumpy Bears?

Major Mayhem ships an update every 2 months, and Grumpy Bears weekly. Most recently, Major Mayhem was updated on September 24, 2026 and Grumpy Bears on September 21, 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.*