# Bear & Bells vs BearAware

Bear & Bells and BearAware both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BearAware's written reviews are positive against 40% of Bear & Bells's. Bear & Bells's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bear & Bells against 5.0 for BearAware. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Bear & Bells's written reviews are positive against 100% of BearAware's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bear & Bells | BearAware |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-and-bells/id987712488/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearaware/id6752419215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 9 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Peter Hornsby](https://appshunter.io/developer/939845084) | [Svetlana Morozov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839273361) |

## What reviewers say

### Bear & Bells

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-and-bells/id987712488)

This app provides hikers with customizable bell chimes to alert wildlife in bear country. It offers educational information on bear safety and features unique animal protector illustrations.

**Highlights:** Customizable bell chimes, Recordable sound options, Adjustable chime duration, Animal protector illustrations, Bear safety information, Educational content for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BearAware

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearaware/id6752419215)

This community-powered map helps outdoor enthusiasts stay informed about recent bear activity. Share and view real-time sightings to make safer decisions in bear country. The app works offline, allowing you to log observations even in remote locations.

**Highlights:** Live community map of bear sightings, Offline recording of sightings, Fast and simple reporting, In-app bear safety guide, Privacy-focused anonymous accounts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bear & Bells free?

Bear & Bells is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BearAware free?

BearAware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bear & Bells or BearAware?

Bear & Bells and BearAware are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Bear & Bells or BearAware have ads?

BearAware shows ads; Bear & Bells does not.

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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.*