Comparison

Canon+ vs Not the Bee

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Canon+

Access a vast library of Reformed Christian audio and video content, including sermons, audiobooks, documentaries, and exclusive series. Enjoy unlimited streaming, an ad-free experience, and early access to new releases. Engage with authors and receive special discounts.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audio and video streaming
  • Ad-free premium experience
  • Full catalog access
  • First access to new releases
  • Exclusive author interactions
  • Discounts on physical products
Features
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Canon+ is an all-access pass to faithful Reformed Christian content. Stream unlimited audiobooks, sermon series, conferences, debates and other Christ-centered audio resources, as well as watch miniseries, talk shows, documentaries, video courses. Watch and cast Man Rampant Season 1 & 2 to your TV, listen to your favorite Canon Press audiobooks, along with more video and audio added weekly. With the Canon+ App, you get: • Unlimited streaming • Premium ad-free experience • Full access to the entire Canon Press audio and video catalog • First access to new releases and subscriber-only content • Exclusive author-interaction and live webinars • Discounts on your favorite physical products • The insider's scoop on events, book releases, and news Cannon+ Pricing: • Subscription 1 Month - USD 7.99* • Subscription 1 Year - USD 79.99* * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website. Additional Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://treefortsystems.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use - https://treefortsystems.com/terms-of-service • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Humorous news takes
  • Share articles
  • Bookmark favorites
  • Customize preferences
  • Cross-device sync
  • Members-only social network
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Canon+4 screens
Not the Bee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Not the Bee at none against Canon+'s 10. Not the Bee also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Canon+'s advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 68%) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, rating and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Canon+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Not the Bee asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Canon+ against 4.9 for Not the Bee. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 7.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Canon+'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Not the Bee's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canon+ ships an update every 3 months, Not the Bee every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Canon+ versus Not the Bee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanon+Not the Bee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3.1K ratings)4.9 (7.5K ratings)
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better67.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.1K7.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCanon PressThe Babylon Bee, LLC

Customer experience

Canon+

All ratings3,058 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral10.7%
Negative4.9%

Not the Bee

All ratings7,547 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative23.2%

User reviews

Canon+

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent content
  • 🚀 Lots of content
  • 🚀 Great value for money
  • 👍 Helpful for Christian growth
  • 👍 Trusted source of content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App issues (bugs, crashes, usability)
  • 🐛 Difficulty navigating/finding content
  • 🐛 Inconsistent progress tracking in audiobooks
  • 🐛 Lack of offline/download functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent sign-outs

Not the Bee

From 7.5K App Store ratings

What 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

Canon+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Loses progress in audiobooks
  • Difficulty navigating content
  • Inconsistent sign-in/sign-out behavior

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add sleep timer for audiobooks
  • Improve bookmarking/progress tracking
  • Implement family/profile sharing
  • Add more playback speed options
  • Improve TV/casting capabilities
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  • Separate library/downloads section

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

10 purchases

Canon+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time8
  • Canon Feed 342$4.99
  • Canon Feed 343$4.99
  • Canon Feed 344$4.99
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  • Canon Feed 345$4.99
  • Canon Feed 346$4.99
  • Canon Feed 347$4.99
  • Canon Feed 348$4.99
  • Canon Feed 349$4.99
None

Not the Bee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Canon+ free?
Canon+ 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, Canon+ or Not the Bee?
Canon+ and Not the Bee are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.1K and 7.5K ratings respectively.
Do Canon+ or Not the Bee have ads?
Canon+ shows ads; Not the Bee does not.
Which is updated more often, Canon+ or Not the Bee?
Canon+ ships an update every 3 months, and Not the Bee every 2 weeks. Most recently, Canon+ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Not the Bee on September 25, 2026.

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