Super Bear Adventure on Switch vs Mobile: Price and Differences

Highlights

Mobile is free but contains ads and in-app purchases.
The Switch version costs $9.99 on the US Nintendo eShop and launched on December 12, 2023.
Google Play also lists the game for Windows via Google Play Games.
Update 13.0 removed PMK loot boxes on Nintendo Switch.
Multiplayer is cross-platform, so all versions can play together.

Super Bear Adventure started as a free mobile game and later came to Nintendo Switch as a paid download. Parents and players often ask which version to choose, and whether paying for the Switch release is worth it.

This comparison uses the official Google Play listing, the US Nintendo Store page and the developer's changelog, all checked on November 2, 2026.

Quick answer: On Android and iOS, Super Bear Adventure is free to download with ads and in-app purchases. On Nintendo Switch it costs $9.99 in the US eShop and was released on December 12, 2023. All versions share the same adventure and cross-platform multiplayer, but updates usually reach Android first.

Side-by-Side Comparison

	Android / iOS	Nintendo Switch
Price	Free (contains ads, in-app purchases)	$9.99 (US eShop)
Release	Android: Jun 10, 2017; iOS: Oct 1, 2020	Dec 12, 2023 (US)
Rating (US)	Everyone: Mild Fantasy Violence; In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items) on Google Play	ESRB Everyone: Comic Mischief, Mild Fantasy Violence
Play modes	Touch screen; gamepad support since 1.3.5	TV, tabletop and handheld
Updates	Android first	Usually later than Android
Multiplayer	Up to 4, cross-platform	Up to 4, cross-platform
Publisher	Earthkwak Games	Earthkwak Games

On Google Play, the game has more than 240 million installs and a 4.4-star average from about 1.16 million reviews.

The Free Mobile Version

The mobile version is complete and free, but monetized. Google Play shows that it contains ads and in-app purchases, and the US rating notes in-game purchases that include random items, which refers to loot boxes for cosmetics.

Rewarded ads have been part of the game since update 1.1.2 in 2017, offering boosters and revives. Version 13.0 added cosmetic bundles, collections of paid items sold at Capitalos' shop. The game also offers SBA Gold, the rebranded donor status that adds exclusive features such as photo mode filters.

Since update 13.0.7, Android players need Android 7.1 or newer.

The Nintendo Switch Version

The Switch release is a one-time purchase of $9.99 in the US. It supports TV, tabletop and handheld modes, and the eShop lists 13 supported languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch and Polish.

One clear difference came with update 13.0: the changelog says it "removed PMK lootboxes on Nintendo Switch". PMK refers to the Pierre Music Kit, which became a bundle in the same update.

The trade-off is timing. When 13.0 launched on July 20, 2026, the developer announced it was live on Android, with iOS and Switch "coming soon". Nintendo platform updates go through extra certification.

What About PC?

There is no Steam release, but Google Play lists the game as available on Android and Windows, through Google Play Games for PC. Progress is tied to your Google account, like on a phone.

Since update 1.1.3 in 2017, the game has also had keyboard controls, and gamepad support since 1.3.5.

Which Version Should You Choose?

For kids without a phone, or families who want no ads: the Switch version is the simplest choice.
To get new content first: Android receives major updates earliest.
To try before paying: download the free mobile version; the adventure is the same.
To play together: any mix works, as multiplayer is cross-platform. Just make sure every device is on the same version.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Is Super Bear Adventure free?

Yes on Android and iOS, where it is free with ads and in-app purchases. The Nintendo Switch version is paid.

2. How much is Super Bear Adventure on Switch?

$9.99 on the US Nintendo eShop.

3. When did Super Bear Adventure come out on Switch?

The US Nintendo Store lists December 12, 2023.

4. Does the Switch version have loot boxes?

Update 13.0 removed PMK loot boxes on Nintendo Switch, according to the official changelog.

5. Can Switch players play with mobile players?

Yes. Multiplayer is cross-platform between Android, iOS and Switch.

6. Can you play Super Bear Adventure on PC?

Yes, through Google Play Games for Windows, as listed on Google Play.

Conclusion

The mobile version of Super Bear Adventure is free and gets updates first, but comes with ads and optional purchases. The Switch version costs $9.99, works on a TV and has fewer loot boxes.

Because multiplayer is cross-platform, the choice does not split friends apart; it mostly comes down to device, budget and how much you mind ads.