Comparison

Bears vs. Art vs Rex Run

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

Head to head
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

Rex Run

Embark on a thrilling prehistoric chase as a T-Rex pursues you through a vibrant jungle. Dodge traps, collect coins, and unleash primal power to overcome obstacles. Test your reflexes and aim for your highest score in this action-packed endless runner.

Highlights
  • Endless jungle running
  • T-Rex pursuit
  • Dodge traps and obstacles
  • Collect coins
  • Unleash Primal Mode
  • Encounter various dinosaurs
Features
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Don't look back. The chase is on! Run for your life in Rex Run, a prehistoric endless runner with a ferocious T-Rex on your tail. Dodge traps, collect coins, and race through a wild jungle filled with prehistoric creatures. Along the way, you'll encounter dinosaurs including Triceratops, Parasaurolophus, Pachycephalosaurus, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus, and even Pteranodon soaring overhead. Every run brings new danger to dodge and new obstacles to overcome. UNLEASH YOUR PRIMAL SIDE Build Primal Energy and unleash Primal Mode to smash through obstacles in your path. Turn a desperate escape into a jungle rampage! MAKE EVERY RUN COUNT Keep your reflexes sharp as you dodge danger, survive prehistoric encounters, and chase your next personal best. One more jump. One more narrow escape. How far can you run? The jungle is wild. The dinosaurs are everywhere. The chase is relentless. Run. Privacy Policy - https://rexrunapp.com/privacy Terms of Use - https://rexrunapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Bears vs. Art4 screens
Rex Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Rex Run at free with in-app purchases against Bears vs. Art's subscription. Rex Run also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Bears vs. Art's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Rex Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bears vs. Art ships an update every 2 months, Rex Run every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bears vs. Art versus Rex Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBears vs. ArtRex Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (137 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings137 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB287 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHalfbrick StudiosOctane Software

Customer experience

Bears vs. Art

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

Rex Run

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Rex Run

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
10 purchases

Rex Run

One-time10
  • 7k coins$0.99
  • 40 gems$0.99
  • 25k coins$2.99
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  • 150 gems$2.99
  • 325 gems$4.99
  • 100k coins$7.99
  • 800 gems$9.99
  • 250,000 coins$14.99
  • 1800 gems$19.99
  • 500k coins$24.99

Questions

Is Bears vs. Art free?
Bears vs. Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rex Run free?
Rex Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bears vs. Art or Rex Run have ads?
Rex Run shows ads; Bears vs. Art does not.
Which is updated more often, Bears vs. Art or Rex Run?
Bears vs. Art ships an update every 2 months, and Rex Run every 3 days. Most recently, Bears vs. Art was updated on October 20, 2026 and Rex Run on October 24, 2026.

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