Bored Panda vs Not the Bee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bored Panda
Discover a universe of engaging stories and images that inspire smiles and awe. Upvote your favorite content, share it with friends, and join a global community. It's your daily dose of joy and wonder, accessible anytime, anywhere.
- Creative stories and images
- Upvote content
- Share with friends
- Community discussions
- Submit your own art
- Expert-backed content
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Embark on a feel-good safari with Bored Panda, whether you're cozied up in bed or on your morning commute. With a single tap, you can dive into a universe of stories and images that will make you grin, gasp, and go "aww." Upvote your favorite gems and share the fun – your daily dose of awesome awaits. Perfect for those in-between moments or whenever life calls for a splash of joy, Bored Panda is just a download away. Join us for a world of wonder, anytime, anywhere. **Why Bored Panda is a Must-Have App:** **Creative Tales at Your Fingertips:** Jump into a pool of the most imaginative and enthralling stories the web has woven. From Art to Zen Gardening, find tales tailored to tease your curiosity instantly. **Be the Judge:** Your opinion is gold – upvote the stories you adore and help the cream of the crop rise to glory. Will you steer the next viral hit to the front page? **A World of Topics:** Whether you're into Memes, Masterpieces, or the Magic of Gardening, our smorgasbord caters to every flavor of fascination. **Share the Spark:** Become a boredom buster! Share sensational finds with friends, and be the hero who brings the fun to their day. **Join the Panda Posse:** Converse with kindred spirits from all corners of the globe. Dive into discussions and discover your tribe of fun-loving pandas. **Craft Your Own Canvas:** Got art? Snap it and drop it in our gallery for some major props. Whatever your jam—just frame it, claim it, and let the community hype it up. **Expert-Backed Fun:** Explore stories rich in facts from professionals and experts, all woven together by our devoted team to ensure you learn while you laugh. Download the Bored Panda app and immerse yourself in a world where boredom is banished, and every swipe is a journey to the extraordinary. Join millions in experiencing the joy of discovery and the thrill of sharing stories that matter. If you have any trouble with our app, please contact us at panda.ios@boredpanda.com!
Not the Bee
This app delivers humorous takes on current events, entertainment, and opinions. It allows users to browse articles, share favorites, and customize preferences. Log in for exclusive member features and a social network experience.
- Humorous news takes
- Share articles
- Bookmark favorites
- Customize preferences
- Cross-device sync
- Members-only social network
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Not the Bee is a humor-based news, entertainment, and opinion site. It also happens to be the greatest website on the planet. And now, it's the greatest app on the planet. Stick the Not the Bee app on your home screen and flip those notifications on and your life will improve immediately and dramatically. What a time to be alive. - Browse our hilarious takes on the craziest news stories. - Share and bookmark your favorite articles. - Customize and sync your preferences across devices. - Log in for access to members-only features like our fully functional social network. - Amazing new features coming soon. We're always cooking them up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Not the Bee at 67% against Bored Panda's 13%. Not the Bee also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and ads (none vs shown). Bored Panda's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Not the Bee holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Not the Bee has 7.6K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Bored Panda's written reviews are positive against 67% of Not the Bee's.
Bored Panda ships an update every 3 weeks, Not the Bee every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bored Panda | Not the Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (1.3K ratings) | 4.9 (7.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | 66.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | 7.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PANDOS UAB | The Babylon Bee, LLC |
Customer experience
Bored Panda
Not the Bee
User reviews
Bored Panda
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💕 Entertaining content
- 👍 Friendly community
- 🚀 Great way to pass time
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🤔 Sensitive swipe feature causing accidental navigation
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Not the Bee
From 7.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Honest and entertaining news
- 🤗 Caring and friendly community
- 🗞️ Variety of news coverage
- 🙏 Uplifting Christian perspective
- 🤩 Replaced all social media
Room to improve
- 🤖 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 📱 Difficult to read articles due to ads
- 🤔 Anti-Catholic bias in some articles
Bugs and requests
Bored Panda
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to save images without crashing
- Logging in and out issues
- Notifications not clearing properly
- Inconsistent content loading
Requested features
4 requests- Add search bar
- Implement dark mode
- Improve navigation and scrolling experience
- Provide an ad-free paid version
Not the Bee
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Ads cause text to shift and jump
- Videos and content get stuck or won't load
Requested features
3 requests- Improve app stability and navigation
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free subscription
- Allow non-subscribers to view comments
In-app purchases
Bored Panda
No in-app purchases
Not the Bee
No in-app purchases
