Comparison

The Bear vs CleanLife

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Bear

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Download the The Bear App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App, view class schedules and sign up for classes as well as view the studio’s location. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download this App today!

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CleanLife

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Scan a barcode. Know what's really in your food. CleanLife gives you clear, evidence-based answers in seconds: what's inside, how processed it is, which ingredients deserve a closer look, and whether it fits your diet and goals. No ads. No account. Completely free. WHY CLEANLIFE IS DIFFERENT Most food apps give you one score. CleanLife shows you why. Every product is judged on both nutritional quality and degree of processing (NOVA), so you see the bigger picture. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Scan barcodes instantly, or photograph an ingredients list or nutrition label when there is no barcode β€’ Understand additives, emulsifiers, sweeteners and oils in plain language β€’ See which ingredients are banned or restricted in the EU, the US, or both, with links to the official sources β€’ Set your own daily targets for calories, protein, carbs, fat and fibre, and see how much of them each product uses β€’ Get guidance for your goal: lose weight, gain muscle, maintain, manage diabetes or support heart health β€’ Filter for halal, vegan, keto, children's foods and your allergens β€’ Find healthier swaps and compare products side by side β€’ Log what you eat in your daily food diary β€’ Get meal ideas BUILT FOR EVERYDAY SHOPPING Shopping for your family, avoiding allergens, choosing food for children, cutting back on ultra-processed food, or simply trying to eat better: CleanLife gives you practical information without fearmongering. PRIVACY FIRST β€’ No account required β€’ No advertising β€’ Your profile and preferences stay on your device COMPLETELY FREE No subscriptions, no paywalls, no premium tier. If CleanLife helps you, you can optionally support its development with an in-app donation. Donations never unlock features. Available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic. Privacy Policy: https://cleanlifeapp.org/privacy-policy Terms of Service (EULA): https://cleanlifeapp.org/terms-of-service Support: https://cleanlifeapp.org/support Email: support@cleanlifeapp.org Instagram: @cleanlifeapp

Screenshots

The Bear3 screens
CleanLife4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Bear at none against CleanLife's 6. The Bear also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). CleanLife's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CleanLife sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Bear asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Bear ships an update every 5 months, CleanLife every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
The Bear versus CleanLife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe BearCleanLife
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size126 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHE BEAR LIFE LTDMartin Rothmann

In-app purchases

None

The Bear

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

CleanLife

Subscriptions2
  • CleanLife Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • CleanLife Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Tiny Caffeine Boost$0.99
  • Proper Coffee$2.99
  • Late-Night Debugging Fuel$4.99
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  • Please Keep Building This$9.99

Questions

Is The Bear free?
The Bear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CleanLife free?
CleanLife is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, The Bear or CleanLife?
The Bear ships an update every 5 months, and CleanLife every 4 days. Most recently, The Bear was updated on October 30, 2026 and CleanLife on November 5, 2026.

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