# ScreenCrush vs The Babylon Bee

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Babylon Bee at 95% against ScreenCrush's 33%. The Babylon Bee also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). ScreenCrush's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenCrush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Babylon Bee asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Babylon Bee holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Babylon Bee has 63K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ScreenCrush's written reviews are positive against 95% of The Babylon Bee's.

ScreenCrush ships an update every 2 months, The Babylon Bee every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenCrush | The Babylon Bee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screencrush/id1181068218/reviews) | **[4.9 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-babylon-bee/id1475189792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **63K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Townsquare Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433762450) | [The Babylon Bee, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475189791) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenCrush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screencrush/id1181068218)

Stay updated with the latest in movies and TV with news, interviews, reviews, and trailers. Save articles for offline reading and receive breaking news notifications. Enjoy background audio and wireless streaming.

**Highlights:** Movie and TV news, interviews, and reviews, Watch trailers and original video series, Breaking news notifications, Save articles for offline reading, Background audio and controls, AirPlay wireless streaming support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### The Babylon Bee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-babylon-bee/id1475189792)

Access satirical news content with this app. Browse headlines, share articles, and listen to a podcast. Members-only features are available for logged-in users.

**Highlights:** Browse headlines, Share articles, Bookmark articles, Listen to podcast, Members-only features

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Funny and entertaining content
- 🤗 Brightens up the day
- 💯 Reliable and trustworthy news source
- 🔍 Insightful commentary on current events
- 🧠 Intelligent and thought-provoking satire

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
- 🔌 Unreliable app performance
- 🙄 Some users find the satire too biased

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Expand content beyond politics and religion
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Add more sharing options and social integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenCrush free?

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

### Is The Babylon Bee free?

The Babylon Bee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScreenCrush or The Babylon Bee?

The Babylon Bee is rated higher. ScreenCrush averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while The Babylon Bee averages 4.9 from 63K ratings.

### Do ScreenCrush or The Babylon Bee have ads?

ScreenCrush shows ads; The Babylon Bee does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenCrush or The Babylon Bee?

ScreenCrush ships an update every 2 months, and The Babylon Bee every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScreenCrush was updated on October 7, 2026 and The Babylon Bee on October 20, 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.*