Comparison

The Bear vs Simply Match It!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Bear

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
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The Bear is an interactive bedtime experience for everyone. The game is free-to-try with no ads. You can play the first chapter for free and unlock the remaining 4 chapters with a single in-app purchase. Lead the bear and the little one through a friendship-forming adventure as they travel across the atmospheric universe of the World of Gra. Relax and stargaze with these weird little characters, as they tell you stories of togetherness, of letting go and of the longing to find a place you belong. The Bear has been lovingly crafted with hundreds of hand drawn animations, specially composed music and a touching story to create a uniquely calming experience, that feels like a bedtime story, read to you by a loved one.

About

Simply Match It!

Features
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Simply Match It... Fast, Fun, and Customizable Matching Mayhem! Race to find the one emoji both cards have in common... before your opponent does! Easy to pick up, endlessly replayable, and perfect for solo players or party nights. ▶ PLAY FOR FREE Jump into the action with classic 3x3 card sets and two-player gameplay. No ads, no clutter. Just fast-paced matching fun! ▶ WANT MORE? GO PREMIUM! Unlock the full experience with customization options that keep the game fresh: • Adjust card size and number of emojis for more challenge • Choose from emoji image sets organized by theme • Play solo or with up to four players • Customize player names and button colors • Set your own win score and speed settings ▶ PREMIUM PLANS Choose what fits your play style: • Monthly Subscription – 3-day free trial • Yearly Subscription – 1-week free trial • Lifetime Access – One-time purchase ▶ WHY CHOOSE SIMPLY MATCH IT? • AD-FREE & CLUTTER-FREE – No interruptions, just pure gameplay. • FAST & FUN – Play quick rounds or marathon matches. • FLEXIBLE SETUP – Go casual or turn up the challenge. • CROSS-PLATFORM – Play on iPhone, iPad, and Mac seamlessly. • HELP INCLUDED – Built-in “How to Play” with toggleable match glowing to practice. ---------------------- SimplyKyra creates simple, distraction-free apps that enhance your digital experience. Learn more: https://www.simplykyra.com Need help? Contact us: mail@simplykyra.com Terms of Use: https://www.simplykyra.com/simply-match-it-terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.simplykyra.com/simply-match-it-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

The Bear4 screens
Simply Match It!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Bear at every 2 weeks against Simply Match It!'s every 2 months. The Bear also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Bear sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Simply Match It! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Bear ships an update every 2 weeks, Simply Match It! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Bear versus Simply Match It!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe BearSimply Match It!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMucks GamesSimplyKyra LLC

Bugs and requests

The Bear

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game resets when leaving the screen
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Make the full game free
  • Add a demo or trial version

Simply Match It!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The Bear

One-time4
  • Buy us a cookie!$0.99
  • Unlock all chapters$2.99
  • Buy us a coffee!$2.99
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  • Buy us lunch!$3.99
3 purchases

Simply Match It!

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium – Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is The Bear free?
The Bear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simply Match It! free?
Simply Match It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Bear or Simply Match It! have ads?
Neither The Bear nor Simply Match It! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Bear or Simply Match It!?
The Bear ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simply Match It! every 2 months. Most recently, The Bear was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simply Match It! on October 28, 2026.

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