Comparison

BeeMachine vs K

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

Head to head
About

BeeMachine

Identify bee species using AI-powered computer vision. This free app allows you to log your sightings, map them, and contribute to scientific research on bee populations. It's a fun way to learn about local pollinators and their diversity.

Highlights
  • AI-powered bee identification
  • Log and map bee sightings
  • Learn about bee species
  • Contribute to scientific research
  • Explore bee diversity
Features
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Identify bee species using computer vision. BeeMachine is a free community science app and a fun way to learn about the different bee species in your neighborhood or anywhere your adventures take you. Save your sightings, map them, and explore the diversity of bees. BeeMachine was developed by a small team of scientists and enthusiasts to provide expert-level identification skills for all. Your sightings will help scientists understand trends in bee populations and help us conserve these essential pollinators. Privacy Policy: https://beemachine.ai/page/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://dev.beemachine.ai/page/terms-of-use

About

K

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K-State Safe is the official safety app of K-State University. It is the only app that integrates with K-State University's safety and security systems. K-State Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the K-State University campuses. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. K-State Safe features include: - Multi-Campus: Choose your campus experience. - Contact K-State Police: Contact the correct services for the K-State University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern. - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to K-State Police in real-time in case of a crisis. - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to K-State Police. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow K-State Police to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient feature. - Campus Maps. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at K-State University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from K-State Police when campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

BeeMachine4 screens
K4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: K at every 10 days against BeeMachine's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeeMachine ships an update every 2 months, K every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BeeMachine versus K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeMachineK
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian SpiesmanKansas State University Mobile

In-app purchases

None

BeeMachine

No in-app purchases

None

K

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeeMachine free?
BeeMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is K free?
K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeeMachine or K have ads?
Neither BeeMachine nor K shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeeMachine or K?
BeeMachine ships an update every 2 months, and K every 10 days. Most recently, BeeMachine was updated on October 3, 2026 and K on September 29, 2026.

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