# Grumpy Bears vs BB HEROES

The clearest difference is rating: Grumpy Bears at 4.5 against BB HEROES's 4.0. Grumpy Bears also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 73%). BB HEROES's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grumpy Bears sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and BB HEROES sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grumpy Bears holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 348 and 111 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Grumpy Bears's written reviews are positive against 73% of BB HEROES's.

Grumpy Bears ships an update weekly, BB HEROES every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grumpy Bears | BB HEROES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-bears/id602301807/reviews)** | [4.0 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bb-heroes-3v3-brawl-and-royale/id6479357768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **348** | 111 |
| Positive reviews | **83.4% of reviews** | 73.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 601 MB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fluik](https://appshunter.io/developer/341885018) | [SkyVu Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321183680) |

## 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


### BB HEROES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bb-heroes-3v3-brawl-and-royale/id6479357768)

Engage in thrilling 3v3 multiplayer battles across diverse game modes like MOBA, Battle Royale, and Deathmatch. Collect and upgrade legendary characters, unlock unique skins, and conquer challenging quests. Join friends and climb the leaderboards to become the ultimate fighter.

**Highlights:** 3v3 multiplayer modes, Mini MOBA gameplay, Battle Royale survival, Collect and upgrade heroes, Unlock unique skins, Daily and weekly events, Friend invites and co-op play

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classics Bundle Series 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advance Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jailbreak | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Huggabundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Automatons Series 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Automatons Series 1 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Swanny: New Hero Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Classics Bundle (Series 2) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Graham: Secret Agent | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sanchez + Saberi Mega Deal | $17.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Necromancer: Sorcerer Set | $19.99 | one-time |
| Botch: Poison Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Swanny: Delta Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| B1000 Bargain | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ninja Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique character designs
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics
- 🎮 Nostalgic for Battle Bears fans
- 🤝 Passionate community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Unintuitive UI/controls
- 🔒 Concerns about monetization
- 🤔 Feels too similar to Brawl Stars

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and loading issues
- Progression stuck on certain levels
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Remaster of the original Battle Bears Gold
- Endless mode like the original
- Increased movement speed in campaign
- More customization options
- Cross-play support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grumpy Bears free?

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

### Is BB HEROES free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grumpy Bears or BB HEROES?

Grumpy Bears is rated higher. Grumpy Bears averages 4.5 out of 5 from 348 ratings, while BB HEROES averages 4.0 from 111 ratings.

### Do Grumpy Bears or BB HEROES have ads?

Grumpy Bears shows ads; BB HEROES does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grumpy Bears or BB HEROES?

Grumpy Bears ships an update weekly, and BB HEROES every 2 months. Most recently, Grumpy Bears was updated on September 21, 2026 and BB HEROES on September 11, 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.*