# Grumpy Bears vs Smash the School

The clearest difference is rating: Grumpy Bears at 4.5 against Smash the School's 3.7. Grumpy Bears also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 53%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Smash the School's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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 Smash the School sells 7 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grumpy Bears has 350 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Grumpy Bears's written reviews are positive against 53% of Smash the School's.

Grumpy Bears ships an update weekly, Smash the School every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grumpy Bears | Smash the School |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (350 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-bears/id602301807/reviews)** | [3.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-school/id854441261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **350** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 53.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 707 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fluik](https://appshunter.io/developer/341885018) | [Tuotantoyhtio Tuokio Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/408697797) |

## 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


### Smash the School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-school/id854441261)

Unleash your inner rebel in this virtual high school environment. Utilize a variety of weapons to smash and destroy school property, earning upgrades for your arsenal and appearance. It's the ultimate stress-relief experience.

**Highlights:** Smash school with guerrilla weapons, Earn weapon upgrades, Unlock new rooms, Customize outfits, Relieve stress

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Party | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Boots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Great stress reliever
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good for those who dislike school
- 👍 Simple controls, pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress not saving
- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 App does not open
- 🐛 Boring after a while
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Progress is lost after exiting the game
- App crashes on startup
- App freezes and closes
- Multiplier stuck at x30
- Magnet and stopwatch bonuses not appearing

**Requested features**

- Add new game modes
- Add more upgrades, characters, and weapons
- Add teachers to smash
- Add NPCs that scream and run away
- Make the school look more modern/realistic


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grumpy Bears free?

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

### Is Smash the School free?

Smash the School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grumpy Bears or Smash the School?

Grumpy Bears is rated higher. Grumpy Bears averages 4.5 out of 5 from 350 ratings, while Smash the School averages 3.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do Grumpy Bears or Smash the School have ads?

Grumpy Bears shows ads; Smash the School does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grumpy Bears or Smash the School?

Grumpy Bears ships an update weekly, and Smash the School every 6 weeks. Most recently, Grumpy Bears was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smash the School on October 23, 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.*