# The Bear vs CubeQuest

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Bear at every 2 weeks against CubeQuest's every 3 months. The Bear also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 118). CubeQuest's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CubeQuest holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Bear has 1.1K ratings behind it against 118, 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 79% of CubeQuest's.

The Bear ships an update every 2 weeks, CubeQuest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Bear | CubeQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bear/id6449494088/reviews) | **[4.8 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubequest-a-qb-game/id6450589405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mucks Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689395285) | [Stephan Goebel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289455885) |

## 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


### CubeQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubequest-a-qb-game/id6450589405)

Embark on a puzzle-solving adventure in a beautifully designed world. Navigate through 60 handcrafted levels, unlock new abilities, and discover hidden secrets. This game offers a unique challenge for players who enjoy intricate puzzles and platforming elements.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted puzzle platformer, 60 challenging levels, Unlockable abilities, Hidden secrets, 4 diverse biomes, Game Center achievements, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy the Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics and design
- 🧠 Challenging and clever puzzles
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 💡 Innovative mechanics
- 💰 Fair pricing and value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for some users
- ⏳ Limited number of levels
- 🤔 Some levels feel impossible
- 📱 Landscape mode requested
- 🔊 Sound cannot be turned off

**Reported bugs**

- Level 43 star impossible to obtain
- Game freezes iPad
- Star on level 9 unobtainable without upgrade

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Implement landscape mode
- Option to turn off sound


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Bear free?

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

### Is CubeQuest free?

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

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

CubeQuest is rated higher. The Bear averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while CubeQuest averages 4.8 from 118 ratings.

### Do The Bear or CubeQuest have ads?

Neither The Bear nor CubeQuest shows ads.

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

The Bear ships an update every 2 weeks, and CubeQuest every 3 months. Most recently, The Bear was updated on October 25, 2026 and CubeQuest 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.*