# Bears vs. Art vs Cheating Tom 4

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cheating Tom 4 at free with in-app purchases against Bears vs. Art's subscription. Cheating Tom 4 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Bears vs. Art's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 68%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Cheating Tom 4 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bears vs. Art against 4.7 for Cheating Tom 4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 137 and 404 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Bears vs. Art's written reviews are positive against 68% of Cheating Tom 4's.

Bears vs. Art ships an update every 2 months, Cheating Tom 4 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bears vs. Art | Cheating Tom 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-vs-art/id708779888/reviews) | **[4.7 (404 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheating-tom-4/id1234940906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 137 | **404** |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 148 MB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## 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


### Cheating Tom 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheating-tom-4/id1234940906)

Help a budding hairstylist sneakily practice his craft in various salons while avoiding his bosses. Master different hairstyles and levels to become a world-class designer.

**Highlights:** Sneak through hair salons, Master 25 hairstyles, Cut hair quickly, Challenging levels and game modes, Score power-ups and collect coins, Customize avatars, Dress up characters

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Stack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Spike's Salon Door | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mirror Mall Salon Door | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Heap | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Doors | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bag | $8.99 | one-time |
| Complete Costumes Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Chest | $19.99 | one-time |
| Full Version - Get Everything! | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 😊 Satisfying hair cutting experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in certain levels
- ⏱️ Tight time constraints can be frustrating
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Level 62 is impossible to complete
- Ads sometimes don't redirect back to the game
- Occasional crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more salons and levels
- Improve level design and difficulty progression
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bears vs. Art free?

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

### Is Cheating Tom 4 free?

Cheating Tom 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bears vs. Art or Cheating Tom 4?

Cheating Tom 4 is rated higher. Bears vs. Art averages 4.6 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Cheating Tom 4 averages 4.7 from 404 ratings.

### Do Bears vs. Art or Cheating Tom 4 have ads?

Neither Bears vs. Art nor Cheating Tom 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bears vs. Art or Cheating Tom 4?

Bears vs. Art ships an update every 2 months, and Cheating Tom 4 monthly. Most recently, Bears vs. Art was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cheating Tom 4 on October 9, 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.*