# Scrollit 2X vs Bear

The clearest difference is price: Bear at Free against Scrollit 2X's $9.99. Bear also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Scrollit 2X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (81% vs 64%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bear is free to download; Scrollit 2X costs $9.99 up front. Bear sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scrollit 2X asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Scrollit 2X against 4.3 for Bear. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrollit 2X has 454 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Scrollit 2X's written reviews are positive against 64% of Bear's.

Scrollit 2X ships an update every 4 months, Bear fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrollit 2X | Bear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollit-2x-visual-messenger/id771305871/reviews) | [4.3 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-ai-keyboard/id6449626319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **454** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AMAXIM APPS, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/488569471) | [kimihiro kubota](https://appshunter.io/developer/500031798) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrollit 2X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollit-2x-visual-messenger/id771305871)

Transform your device into a scrolling LED message board. Display messages and emoticons in various LED styles, perfect for noisy environments or when you can't speak. Share your creations or repeat messages endlessly.

**Highlights:** Scrolling LED message display, Dual message display, Unlimited message length, Integrated emoticons, Adjustable speed and color, Endless loop option, Right-to-left text support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Useful for getting attention
- 😊 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Scrolling does not work as intended
- Keyboard issues (wrong characters, unresponsive)
- App crashes or fails to open
- Forced advertisement cannot be removed

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to sync dual lines
- Export/share created messages
- Improved keyboard functionality


### Bear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-ai-keyboard/id6449626319)

Enhance your typing with an AI-powered keyboard that integrates web search, synonyms, and text refinement tools. Access AI chatbots and use saved templates without leaving your current app.

**Highlights:** AI Chat (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity), Auto Synonyms, Built-in Browser, AI Rewrite, Templates

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Direct WebSearch from Keybaord | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrollit 2X free?

Scrollit 2X costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bear free?

Bear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scrollit 2X or Bear?

Scrollit 2X and Bear are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 454 and 50 ratings respectively.

### Do Scrollit 2X or Bear have ads?

Neither Scrollit 2X nor Bear shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scrollit 2X or Bear?

Scrollit 2X ships an update every 4 months, and Bear fortnightly. Most recently, Scrollit 2X was updated on September 20, 2026 and Bear on September 8, 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.*