# Seabeard vs Bear's Restaurant

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bear's Restaurant at 94% against Seabeard's 71%. Bear's Restaurant also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Seabeard's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seabeard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bear's Restaurant sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bear's Restaurant holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 9.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Seabeard's written reviews are positive against 94% of Bear's Restaurant's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seabeard | Bear's Restaurant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seabeard/id913754563/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-restaurant/id1425197699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K | **9.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 499 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HandCircus Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/601273093) | [Odencat Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/896494218) |

## What reviewers say

### Seabeard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seabeard/id913754563)

Embark on an ocean-bound adventure, exploring islands, building a crew, and reviving a trading empire. Live life at your own pace, from cooking to combat, and personalize your world. Play with friends and discover a charming world full of surprises.

**Highlights:** Ocean exploration, Island discovery, Crew recruitment, Trading empire building, Combat and cookery, Island personalization, Multiplayer interaction

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Pearls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Leaf-pod of Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Pearls | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Pearls | $19.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Charming visuals and atmosphere
- ⚒️ Engaging quests and progression
- 🕹️ Variety of mini-games and activities
- 🕰️ Relaxing, casual gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for progression
- 🗄️ Limited inventory space and storage
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when interacting with certain NPCs
- Inventory items disappearing or not registering correctly
- Connectivity issues and inability to log in at times

**Requested features**

- Expand the main storyline and content
- Add more islands and areas to explore
- Improve the inventory and storage system
- Implement a more balanced progression system


### Bear's Restaurant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-restaurant/id1425197699)

Serve unique dishes to spectral customers in a mysterious restaurant. Uncover memories and stories by diving into their past, all while assisting a chef bear and discovering your own identity. A narrative-driven adventure with emotional depth.

**Highlights:** Serve spectral customers, Cook diverse dishes, Dive into customer memories, Uncover character stories, Assist a chef bear, Explore personal identity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Silver Support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sequel Story - The Nihility | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Support | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Heartwarming story
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and animations
- 🎶 Lovely soundtrack
- 🐱 Cute characters
- 👍 Unique and original concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid content required to continue the story
- ⏱️ Short gameplay length
- 🗣️ Some stereotypical character portrayals
- 🔁 Repetitive ad watching
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during gameplay
- Ads not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Expand the story and add more characters
- Provide more ways to unlock paid content without ads
- Improve character diversity and avoid stereotypes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seabeard free?

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

### Is Bear's Restaurant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Seabeard or Bear's Restaurant?

Bear's Restaurant is rated higher. Seabeard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Bear's Restaurant averages 4.9 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do Seabeard or Bear's Restaurant have ads?

Both Seabeard and Bear's Restaurant show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Seabeard or Bear's Restaurant?

Seabeard ships an update every 2 months, and Bear's Restaurant every 2 months. Most recently, Seabeard was updated on September 26, 2026 and Bear's Restaurant on September 26, 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.*