Comparison

Bears vs. Art vs 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Bears vs. Art

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
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Bears vs. Art is the premium version of the slash em’ up puzzle game you love! Exclusive to this version of Bears vs. Art - enjoy uninterrupted, thought-provoking puzzles, with zero ads or in-app purchases. All you have to do is sign up now! Greedy millionaires have opened abstract art galleries to display and admire their latest work. Now Rory the bear is ready to fight back against the pointless pieces invading his home! Discover 125 galleries with exciting puzzles around every corner. Plan your moves carefully or race the clock in timed challenges to destroy every painting on every wall! Each painting is protected by sneaky security measures including lasers, spikes and mind-bending portals. Not to mention snooty guests, nosy security guards and art-snatching thieves! KEY FEATURES ● 125 PUZZLES AND COUNTING ● FIND ART AND RIP IT TO SHREDS: Abstract art? Subtext? Unbearable! ● AVOID CUNNING TRAPS: Roar and roll your way to success! ● DISCOVER INFINITE MODE: Play a never-ending supply of random puzzles! ● COLLECT COLORFUL COSTUMES; Gain special abilities that change the way you play! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com **************************************** View our privacy policy at https://halfbrick.com/hbpprivacy View our terms of service at https://www.halfbrick.com/terms-of-service

About

1 Stroke Brain Puzzles

Solve addictive puzzles by filling the entire board with a single stroke. Transform barren landscapes into vibrant, colorful paradises as you progress through increasingly challenging levels. Strategize to overcome tricky tiles and enjoy a visually rewarding experience.

Highlights
  • Single-stroke puzzle solving
  • Transforming barren landscapes
  • Increasingly challenging levels
  • Tricky tile mechanics
  • Visual progression and rewards
  • Hint system
Features
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The world could be a beautiful place, if only you make it one! Use your brain to solve the seriously addictive puzzle and turn dry, barren lands into a glorious, colorful paradise. Fill the empty riverbed with refreshing, rushing water and relax down by the riverside; fill up all the tiles with water, in just one stroke. Sounds easy enough, but as you pass levels, the brain puzzle gets more and more challenging. The world also gets more and more beautiful :-) Dry, desert lands now turn green and fresh, with blossoming flowers and, trees and plants, and stunning fountains. Watch out for tricky tiles - some of them will trap you, some will fence you in, some will break apart, and some will move! Strategize to figure out how to pass the tile path in one stroke. Gain hints as you progress. To opt out of CrazyLabs sales of personal information as a California resident, please visit our Privacy Policy: https://crazylabs.com/app

Screenshots

Bears vs. Art4 screens
1 Stroke Brain Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bears vs. Art at 85% against 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles's 0%. Bears vs. Art also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (137 vs 4). 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bears vs. Art sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bears vs. Art holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bears vs. Art has 137 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Bears vs. Art's written reviews are positive against 0% of 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bears vs. Art ships an update every 2 months, 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bears vs. Art versus 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBears vs. Art1 Stroke Brain Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (137 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings137 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB356 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperHalfbrickCrazy Labs

Customer experience

Bears vs. Art

All ratings137 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews623 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative8.7%

1 Stroke Brain Puzzles

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Bears vs. Art

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

1 Stroke Brain Puzzles

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Bears vs. Art

Subscriptions6
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99
None

1 Stroke Brain Puzzles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bears vs. Art free?
Bears vs. Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles free?
1 Stroke Brain Puzzles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bears vs. Art or 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles?
Bears vs. Art is rated higher. Bears vs. Art averages 4.6 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Bears vs. Art or 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles have ads?
Neither Bears vs. Art nor 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bears vs. Art or 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles?
Bears vs. Art ships an update every 2 months, and 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles every 3 days. Most recently, Bears vs. Art was updated on November 3, 2026 and 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles on November 3, 2026.

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