# Bears vs. Art vs Rex Run

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bears vs. Art | Rex Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-vs-art/id708779888/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **137** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 148 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Octane Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814827166) |

## 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


### Rex Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rex-run/id6754945782)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7k coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25k coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150 gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 325 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100k coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 800 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250,000 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1800 gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500k coins | $24.99 | one-time |


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