# Bears vs. Art vs Pukk

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pukk at free with in-app purchases against Bears vs. Art's subscription. Pukk also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 12.0). Bears vs. Art's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 Pukk sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bears vs. Art holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 137 and 126 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Bears vs. Art's written reviews are positive against 83% of Pukk's.

Bears vs. Art ships an update every 2 months, Pukk every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bears vs. Art | Pukk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-vs-art/id708779888/reviews)** | [4.4 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pukk/id1216673536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **137** | 126 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 148 MB | 346 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Itatake.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/464653469) |

## 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


### Pukk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pukk/id1216673536)

Embark on an icy adventure as a treasure hunter seeking gold in challenging levels. Smash through obstacles, collect gold, and customize your character's appearance. Face off against bosses and unlock new items through loot boxes.

**Highlights:** Smash and grab gold, Open loot boxes with gold coins, Style and customize character, Defeat bosses, 80 challenging levels, Premium Edition for extra features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Without ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Styling pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Edition | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great for killing time
- ✨ Cute and appealing graphics
- 😊 Calming and relaxing experience
- 🎮 Challenging yet enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Frustrating when dying
- 💸 Paywall concerns
- ✋ Difficulty to get caught
- ⏳ Long wait times between levels
- 🤔 Weird character design

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on iPhone X
- Ads after every death
- Game kicks out after buying premium

**Requested features**

- More levels needed
- Add a level editor
- Practice or training mode
- More ways to move character
- Checkpoints for levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bears vs. Art free?

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

### Is Pukk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bears vs. Art or Pukk?

Bears vs. Art is rated higher. Bears vs. Art averages 4.6 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Pukk averages 4.4 from 126 ratings.

### Do Bears vs. Art or Pukk have ads?

Neither Bears vs. Art nor Pukk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bears vs. Art or Pukk?

Bears vs. Art ships an update every 2 months, and Pukk every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bears vs. Art was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pukk on October 26, 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.*