# Canon+ vs Not the Bee

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canon+ | Not the Bee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-plus/id1538652829/reviews) | [4.9 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-the-bee/id1549587642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.1K | **7.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 67.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Canon Press](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538652831) | [The Babylon Bee, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475189791) |

## What reviewers say

### Canon+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-plus/id1538652829)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Canon Feed 342 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 343 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 344 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 345 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 346 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 347 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 348 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canon Feed 349 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add sleep timer for audiobooks
- Improve bookmarking/progress tracking
- Implement family/profile sharing
- Add more playback speed options
- Improve TV/casting capabilities


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*