#gifted vs Hive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
#gifted
This app rewards social media creators and influencers with gifts and experiences from popular brands. Users need a minimum follower count on platforms like Instagram or TikTok to be approved.
- Receive gifts from top brands
- Get rewarded for social clout
- Access exclusive experiences
- Connect with brands
- Eligibility based on follower count
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Get rewarded for your social clout with gifts & experiences from top brands that you love. Creators need 3000 followers on Instagram or 10,000 on TikTok to be approved.
Hive
Connect with local businesses to discover exclusive offers and create content. Turn your influence into real-world rewards by claiming deals, visiting establishments, and sharing your experiences.
- Browse local businesses and offers
- Claim exclusive deals
- Create content
- Get rewarded with perks
- QR code scanning for verification
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Hive connects creators with local businesses. Browse nearby spots, claim exclusive offers, create content, and get rewarded — all in one place. How it works: 1. Browse local businesses and available offers 2. Claim an offer and get your unique QR code 3. Visit the business and get it scanned 4. Create your content and continue to enjoy free perks Built for creators who want to turn their influence into real-world rewards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hive at 100% against #gifted's 59%. Hive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). #gifted's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: #gifted has 132 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of #gifted's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hive's.
#gifted ships an update weekly, Hive every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | #gifted | Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (132 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 132 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hashtag Gifted Pty Ltd | RICHARD MICHAEL ALEXANDER |
Customer experience
#gifted
Hive
Bugs and requests
#gifted
Reported bugs
6 issues- Instagram connection fails with 'insufficient developer code' error
- App crashes when attempting to connect social media accounts
- Profile page becomes blank/white during login
- Instagram disconnection issues preventing account reconnection
- Inconsistent profile approval status after updates
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- Technical glitches affecting brand-creator communication
Requested features
8 requests- Clear, transparent engagement rate requirements communicated upfront
- Proper notification system before account removal with specific reasons
- Creator content protection agreements and licensing transparency
- Support for micro-creators with lower follower thresholds
- Improved customer service with responsive support team
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- Better explanation of Creator Level rating methodology
- Contract templates protecting creator intellectual property
- Appeal process for declined or removed accounts
Hive
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
#gifted
No in-app purchases
Hive
No in-app purchases
