# Bears vs. Art vs 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bears vs. Art | 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-vs-art/id708779888/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-stroke-brain-puzzles/id1596736094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **137** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](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


### 1 Stroke Brain Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-stroke-brain-puzzles/id1596736094)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*