# The Bear vs The Wreck

The clearest difference is rating: The Bear at 4.6 against The Wreck's 4.4. The Bear also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 174). The Wreck's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Bear sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and The Wreck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Bear holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Bear has 1.1K ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of The Bear's written reviews are positive against 71% of The Wreck's.

The Bear ships an update every 2 weeks, The Wreck every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Bear | The Wreck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bear/id6449494088/reviews)** | [4.4 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wreck/id6450220805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 174 |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 71.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 505 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mucks Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689395285) | [The Pixel Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219305018) |

## What reviewers say

### The Bear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bear/id6449494088)

Embark on a friendship adventure with a bear and a little one across a magical universe. This interactive bedtime experience features hand-drawn animations and original music, offering a calming story about togetherness and belonging.

**Highlights:** Interactive bedtime experience, Friendship-forming adventure, Hand-drawn animations, Specially composed music, Touching story, Calming experience

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a cookie! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all chapters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy us lunch! | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Liked the stars and music
- 👍 Cute, calming, and relaxing
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and animations
- 💡 Meaningful story and themes
- 🤗 Touching and emotional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Need to pay for additional chapters
- 🐛 Progress not saved properly

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets when leaving the screen
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Make the full game free
- Add a demo or trial version


### The Wreck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wreck/id6450220805)

Experience a 3D visual novel where you guide a struggling screenwriter through a pivotal day. Relive her memories, alter her present choices, and help her find hope for the future. Your decisions shape her story and potential redemption.

**Highlights:** 3D visual novel gameplay, Relive past memories, Alter present choices, Explore 10 memories, Nuanced dialogue options, Elegant art style, Fully English dubbed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Absolutely love it
- 👍 Beautiful and well-thought-out
- 🎨 Incredible visuals and art style
- 🎬 Captivating and immersive story
- 🎤 Excellent voice acting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paywall for full game access
- 🔇 Problematic voice acting or audio issues
- 📚 Lack of non-English language support
- 🤯 Disturbing or uncomfortable content

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes at certain points
- Progress not saving properly
- Inability to exit or navigate the game

**Requested features**

- Family sharing for full game access
- More language localization options
- Improved tutorial or onboarding experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Bear free?

The Bear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Wreck free?

The Wreck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Bear or The Wreck?

The Bear is rated higher. The Bear averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while The Wreck averages 4.4 from 174 ratings.

### Do The Bear or The Wreck have ads?

Neither The Bear nor The Wreck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Bear or The Wreck?

The Bear ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Wreck every 4 weeks. Most recently, The Bear was updated on October 27, 2026 and The Wreck on October 27, 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.*