# Not the Bee vs Blitze

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Not the Bee at none against Blitze's 3. Not the Bee also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Blitze's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blitze sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Not the Bee against 5.0 for Blitze. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Not the Bee has 7.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Not the Bee's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blitze's.

Not the Bee ships an update every 2 weeks, Blitze every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Not the Bee | Blitze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-the-bee/id1549587642/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blitze/id6760924527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Babylon Bee, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475189791) | [Jeffrey Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800593069) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Blitze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blitze/id6760924527)

Organize interactive photo scavenger hunts for any occasion. Create custom challenges, invite friends with a join code, and compete with live leaderboards. Enjoy a fun and memorable experience with photo proof for each task.

**Highlights:** Plan photo scavenger hunts, Share join codes for groups, Live leaderboards, Photo proof for challenges, Customizable prompts and vibes, Team name selection, Wrap-up screens

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blitze Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Blitze Pro Year | $12.99 | per year |
| Liftetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Not the Bee free?

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

### Is Blitze free?

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

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

Blitze is rated higher. Not the Bee averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Blitze averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Not the Bee nor Blitze shows ads.

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

Not the Bee ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blitze every 5 weeks. Most recently, Not the Bee was updated on October 27, 2026 and Blitze on October 24, 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.*