# Bears vs. Art vs Jetpack Joyride 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jetpack Joyride 2 at none against Bears vs. Art's 9. Jetpack Joyride 2 also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 137) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Bears vs. Art's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Jetpack Joyride 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jetpack Joyride 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride 2 has 31K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Bears vs. Art's written reviews are positive against 64% of Jetpack Joyride 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bears vs. Art ships an update every 2 months, Jetpack Joyride 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bears vs. Art | Jetpack Joyride 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-vs-art/id708779888/reviews) | **[4.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-2/id1598096399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 137 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 63.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 531 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## 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


### Jetpack Joyride 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-2/id1598096399)

Embark on a frantic adventure with Barry as he battles new enemies using upgraded equipment and weapons. Navigate a laboratory to thwart scientists' experiments in this modern, HD-enhanced sequel.

**Highlights:** New equipment and weapons, Fight new enemies, HD graphics and animations, New mechanics, Modernized gameplay

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved graphics and gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 🚀 Responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Levels too short
- 🔍 Lack of replayability after completing story
- 🔍 Missing endless mode
- 🔍 Limited vehicle and power-up options

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when trying to enter certain levels
- Upgrade menu sometimes unresponsive
- Sticker album not functioning properly
- Inconsistent frame rate on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add endless mode
- More levels and content updates
- Ability to replay previous levels
- More vehicle and power-up variety
- Improved progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bears vs. Art free?

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

### Is Jetpack Joyride 2 free?

Jetpack Joyride 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bears vs. Art or Jetpack Joyride 2?

Jetpack Joyride 2 is rated higher. Bears vs. Art averages 4.6 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Jetpack Joyride 2 averages 4.8 from 31K ratings.

### Do Bears vs. Art or Jetpack Joyride 2 have ads?

Neither Bears vs. Art nor Jetpack Joyride 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bears vs. Art or Jetpack Joyride 2?

Bears vs. Art ships an update every 2 months, and Jetpack Joyride 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Bears vs. Art was updated on October 29, 2026 and Jetpack Joyride 2 on November 1, 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.*