# Grumpy Bears vs Major Mayhem 2

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grumpy Bears at weekly against Major Mayhem 2's monthly. Grumpy Bears also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 65%). Major Mayhem 2's advantage is ratings volume (8.9K vs 348) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grumpy Bears sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Major Mayhem 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Major Mayhem 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Major Mayhem 2 has 8.9K ratings behind it against 348, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Grumpy Bears's written reviews are positive against 65% of Major Mayhem 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Grumpy Bears ships an update weekly, Major Mayhem 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grumpy Bears | Major Mayhem 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-bears/id602301807/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-2-action-hero/id1075567730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 348 | **8.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.4% of reviews** | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 601 MB | 341 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fluik](https://appshunter.io/developer/341885018) | [Rocket Jump](https://appshunter.io/developer/448070468) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Major Mayhem 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-2-action-hero/id1075567730)

Embark on an exciting arcade shooting adventure to defeat evil forces. Blast enemies, dodge bullets, and save hostages in a mission filled with action and humor. Unlock and upgrade a variety of guns to become the ultimate hero.

**Highlights:** Fast arcade cover shooting action, Offline mode for anytime play, Survival Game Mode with leaderboards, Hundreds of enemies and hostages, Unlock and upgrade 20 guns, HD 3D graphics, Boss fights

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Gems - Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems - Gun Purchase Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gem Pack Special | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems - Gun Upgrader Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems - Serious Guns Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Gems - Major Guns Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Variety of weapons and upgrades
- 💯 Challenging and engaging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Excessive microtransactions and pay-to-win mechanics
- ⏱️ Restrictive energy system and timers
- 🔍 Difficult to unlock all weapons without spending money
- 🤯 Repetitive and grindy progression

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes and freezes
- Issues with the jump/dodge mechanic not registering properly
- Progression-blocking bugs on certain levels

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the player character
- Bring back power-ups and special abilities from the first game
- Implement a true endless/survival mode
- Add multiplayer and co-op gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grumpy Bears free?

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

### Is Major Mayhem 2 free?

Major Mayhem 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grumpy Bears or Major Mayhem 2?

Major Mayhem 2 is rated higher. Grumpy Bears averages 4.5 out of 5 from 348 ratings, while Major Mayhem 2 averages 4.7 from 8.9K ratings.

### Do Grumpy Bears or Major Mayhem 2 have ads?

Both Grumpy Bears and Major Mayhem 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grumpy Bears or Major Mayhem 2?

Grumpy Bears ships an update weekly, and Major Mayhem 2 monthly. Most recently, Grumpy Bears was updated on September 21, 2026 and Major Mayhem 2 on September 26, 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.*