# PubTV vs Not the Bee

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Not the Bee at none against PubTV's 8. Not the Bee also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 91). PubTV's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 67%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PubTV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. Not the Bee asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PubTV against 4.9 for Not the Bee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Not the Bee has 7.6K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of PubTV's written reviews are positive against 67% of Not the Bee's.

PubTV ships an update every 3 months, Not the Bee every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PubTV | Not the Bee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubtv/id1495208227/reviews)** | [4.9 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-the-bee/id1549587642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 91 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.8% of reviews** | 66.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CrossPolitic Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495208226) | [The Babylon Bee, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475189791) |

## What reviewers say

### PubTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubtv/id1495208227)

Access a library of news and entertainment content from the Fight Laugh Feast Network. Watch or listen to past shows for free, or join the club for expanded access. Download content for offline viewing and sharing.

**Highlights:** Watch or listen to past shows, Access news and entertainment library, Download video and audio offline, Share content via social media, Access network podcasts

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High Five Monthly | $7.00 | per month |
| Bronze Monthly | $13.00 | per month |
| Silver Monthly | $33.00 | per month |
| Gold Monthly | $65.00 | per month |
| Platinum Monthly | $129.99 | per month |
| Bronze Annual | $155.99 | per year |
| Silver Annual | $390.00 | per year |
| Gold Annual | $779.99 | per year |


### Not the Bee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-the-bee/id1549587642)

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.

**Highlights:** Humorous news takes, Share articles, Bookmark favorites, Customize preferences, Cross-device sync, Members-only social network

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Honest and entertaining news
- 🤗 Caring and friendly community
- 🗞️ Variety of news coverage
- 🙏 Uplifting Christian perspective
- 🤩 Replaced all social media

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 📱 Difficult to read articles due to ads
- 🤔 Anti-Catholic bias in some articles

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Ads cause text to shift and jump
- Videos and content get stuck or won't load

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and navigation
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free subscription
- Allow non-subscribers to view comments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PubTV free?

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

### Is Not the Bee free?

Not the Bee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PubTV or Not the Bee?

PubTV is rated higher. PubTV averages 4.9 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Not the Bee averages 4.9 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do PubTV or Not the Bee have ads?

Neither PubTV nor Not the Bee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PubTV or Not the Bee?

PubTV ships an update every 3 months, and Not the Bee every 2 weeks. Most recently, PubTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Not the Bee on October 27, 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.*