# The Bear vs Still Frames

The clearest difference is rating: Still Frames at 5.0 against The Bear's 4.6. Still Frames also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). The Bear's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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 Still Frames sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Still Frames holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Bear has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Still Frames's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Bear | Still Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bear/id6449494088/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/still-frames-memory-builder/id6749707841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mucks Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689395285) | [Happy People Forever LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831829088) |

## 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 |
| Buy us a coffee! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all chapters | $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


### Still Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/still-frames-memory-builder/id6749707841)

This app helps you relive and preserve your most cherished moments by creating interactive memory frames. You can add photos, captions, and stories, and share them with family or save them as keepsakes. It's designed for connecting generations and cognitive engagement.

**Highlights:** Create custom photo collages, Add captions and personal stories, Collaborative memory building, Thousands of backgrounds and elements, Shareable memory frames, Offline memory creation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Still Frames Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Your Circle (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Bear free?

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

### Is Still Frames free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Bear or Still Frames?

Still Frames is rated higher. The Bear averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Still Frames averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do The Bear or Still Frames have ads?

Neither The Bear nor Still Frames shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Bear or Still Frames?

The Bear ships an update fortnightly, and Still Frames fortnightly. Most recently, The Bear was updated on September 26, 2026 and Still Frames on September 17, 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.*