# Bee Factory! vs Planet Evolution

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bee Factory! at 246K against Planet Evolution's 30K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Planet Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bee Factory! against 4.8 for Planet Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bee Factory! has 246K ratings behind it against 30K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Bee Factory!'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Planet Evolution's.

Bee Factory! ships an update every 2 months, Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bee Factory! | Planet Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (246K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-factory/id1411267916/reviews) | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **246K** | 30K |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) | [Leek & Ribs Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688600261) |

## What reviewers say

### Bee Factory!

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

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


### Planet Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373)

Build and decorate unique planets in space with beautiful objects. This relaxing idle game allows for strategic competition on real-time leaderboards. Collect coins, use upgrades and boosters, and continue progressing even when offline.

**Highlights:** Planet decoration and building, Incremental idle gameplay, Real-time leaderboard competition, Offline play, Upgrades and boosters, Prestige system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Holes S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets M | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets L | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes M | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes L | $9.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XL | $19.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XXL | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🌟 Interesting concept
- 💰 Good offline earnings
- 🌍 Satisfying planet creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Locked progression behind paywall
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 📊 Leaderboard concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige system issues
- Inconsistent ad rewards
- Disappearing offline earnings
- Forced tab switching during upgrades

**Requested features**

- Add more worlds/planets
- Implement bulk upgrade options
- Improve leaderboard functionality
- Introduce more gameplay variety
- Optimize performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bee Factory! free?

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

### Is Planet Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bee Factory! or Planet Evolution?

Planet Evolution is rated higher. Bee Factory! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 246K ratings, while Planet Evolution averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

### Do Bee Factory! or Planet Evolution have ads?

Both Bee Factory! and Planet Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bee Factory! or Planet Evolution?

Bee Factory! ships an update every 2 months, and Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bee Factory! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Planet Evolution on October 24, 2026.

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