# Bee Factory! vs State Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bee Factory! at 70% against State Connect's 28%. Bee Factory! also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). State Connect's advantage is chart position (#52 vs #207) and 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. Bee Factory! sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and State Connect sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bee Factory! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 246K and 142K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Bee Factory!'s written reviews are positive against 28% of State Connect's.

Bee Factory! ships an update every 2 months, State Connect monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bee Factory! | State Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (246K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-factory/id1411267916/reviews)** | [4.4 (142K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-connect-traffic-control/id1590353335/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **246K** | 142K |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 28.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #207 | **#52** |
| Size | 106 MB | 389 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Bee Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-factory/id1411267916)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Manage your own idle bee factory, collect and upgrade over 100 unique bees, and sell honey to become a tycoon. Earn money even while offline by tapping to boost productivity and upgrading machines.

**Highlights:** Unlock over 100 bees, Sell large quantities of honey, Upgrade bees and machines, Earn offline revenue, Tap to increase productivity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIB Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership Extra | $39.99 | per year |
| 200 special cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Production Manager | $4.99 | one-time |
| Manager | $4.99 | one-time |
| 530 special cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mangers Team Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1100 special cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2300 special cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6000 special cash | $49.99 | one-time |
| 13000 special cash | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🚀 Quick progression
- 👍 Variety of unique bees
- 👍 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🔥 Aggressive monetization
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔥 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Ads don't work properly
- Progress resets unexpectedly
- Inability to reset bee hives

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and music
- Improve progression and difficulty
- Reduce ad frequency
- Implement a prestige system
- Add more bee types and upgrades


### State Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-connect-traffic-control/id1590353335)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Design and build intricate road networks connecting cities to manage traffic flow. Earn points by facilitating transportation, upgrade your cities, and aim for global domination in this engaging simulation game.

**Highlights:** Build motorways between cities, Manage traffic flow, Upgrade cities to create more cars, Dozens of levels, Simple finger-slide controls, Satisfying visuals of many cars

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It Medium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| State game without Ads! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Big Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It Big Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing visual design
- ⏱️ Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and frequent ads
- 💰 Expensive ad removal option
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after completing the map
- 🔌 Requires internet connection, no offline mode

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress reset after completing the map
- Inability to unlock new areas due to key system issues
- Glitches and freezes when playing for extended periods

**Requested features**

- Expand to more continents and countries
- Offline earnings and background play
- More varied city/road types and customization options
- Smoother progression and less repetitive late-game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bee Factory! free?

Bee Factory! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is State Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bee Factory! or State Connect?

Bee Factory! is rated higher. Bee Factory! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 246K ratings, while State Connect averages 4.4 from 142K ratings.

### Do Bee Factory! or State Connect have ads?

Both Bee Factory! and State Connect show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bee Factory! or State Connect?

Bee Factory! ships an update every 2 months, and State Connect monthly. Most recently, Bee Factory! was updated on October 28, 2026 and State Connect on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bee Factory! or State Connect?

Bee Factory! currently peaks at #207 in the App Store charts, and State Connect at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*