# Bears vs. Art vs Beneath The Lighthouse

The clearest difference is monetization model: Beneath The Lighthouse at free with in-app purchases against Bears vs. Art's subscription. Bears vs. Art's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bears vs. Art sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Beneath The Lighthouse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bears vs. Art holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 137 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Bears vs. Art's written reviews are positive against 57% of Beneath The Lighthouse's.

Bears vs. Art ships an update every 2 months, Beneath The Lighthouse every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bears vs. Art | Beneath The Lighthouse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-vs-art/id708779888/reviews)** | [4.2 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beneath-the-lighthouse/id1024522751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **137** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 56.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 148 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Bears vs. Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-vs-art/id708779888)

Join a bear's quest to destroy abstract art in galleries. Solve 125 unique puzzles, overcome security traps, and enjoy an ad-free, premium gaming experience. Unlock special abilities and explore endless challenges.

**Highlights:** 125 puzzles, Destroy abstract art, Avoid cunning traps, Infinite mode, Collect colorful costumes, Exclusive premium version

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐻 Cute and fun game
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Unique concept of destroying art
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Humorous and witty commentary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Limited play time due to energy system
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and lack of progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Connectivity issues and server problems

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to continue progress across devices
- Removal of energy system or more generous refills


### Beneath The Lighthouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beneath-the-lighthouse/id1024522751)

Embark on a serene puzzle adventure as a boy searching for his lost Grandpa. Explore mysterious mechanical contraptions beneath a darkened lighthouse and uncover the truth behind its silence. This game offers a free-to-play experience with ads and a lives system, or a premium unlock to remove ads and the lives system.

**Highlights:** Serene puzzle action gameplay, Explore mysterious mechanical wheels, Search for a lost Grandpa, Free-to-play with ads, Premium unlock option, Lives system (free version)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 🎨 Unique and creative concept
- ⏱️ Satisfying to complete levels
- 🎵 Great soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 💸 Intrusive ads
- 🕹️ Challenging controls
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Levels can be frustratingly difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to skip intro
- Screen rotation issues
- Crashes after completing levels
- Glitches with character model

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Ability to listen to own music
- Difficulty settings
- Checkpoint system
- Improved performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bears vs. Art free?

Bears vs. Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beneath The Lighthouse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bears vs. Art or Beneath The Lighthouse?

Bears vs. Art is rated higher. Bears vs. Art averages 4.6 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Beneath The Lighthouse averages 4.2 from 70 ratings.

### Do Bears vs. Art or Beneath The Lighthouse have ads?

Beneath The Lighthouse shows ads; Bears vs. Art does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bears vs. Art or Beneath The Lighthouse?

Bears vs. Art ships an update every 2 months, and Beneath The Lighthouse every 4 months. Most recently, Bears vs. Art was updated on October 20, 2026 and Beneath The Lighthouse on October 21, 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.*