# GetBacon vs theCHIVE

The clearest difference is price: theCHIVE at Free against GetBacon's $5.99. theCHIVE also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (168K vs 9). GetBacon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (50% vs 21%).

theCHIVE is free to download; GetBacon costs $5.99 up front. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GetBacon asks for nothing beyond the download.

theCHIVE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theCHIVE has 168K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of GetBacon's written reviews are positive against 21% of theCHIVE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | GetBacon | theCHIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getbacon/id307845917/reviews) | **[4.6 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **168K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 21.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.2.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Skorcz](https://appshunter.io/developer/307845920) | [Chive Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/448999090) |

## What reviewers say

### GetBacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getbacon/id307845917)

This entertainment app offers a novel experience by simulating an endless supply of bacon with a simple touch. Enjoy the satisfying visual of bacon flowing from your fingertips, bringing a smile to your face. It's a fun, novelty app for those who appreciate the joy of bacon.

**Highlights:** Infinite bacon simulation, Touch-to-generate gameplay, Novelty entertainment, Simple user interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### theCHIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087)

Discover a daily stream of amusing photos and videos curated for lighthearted entertainment. This app offers a unique blend of humor, visually appealing content, and heartwarming stories, providing a happy escape from daily life without politics or news.

**Highlights:** Daily dose of amusing photos and videos, Mix of humor, hotness, and humanity, Happy escape content, No politics or snarky humor, No news, purely entertainment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast content loading
- 👍 Great community and charity work
- 🚀 Smooth user experience (before recent updates)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Declining content quality and curation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Redirects to App Store or other sites
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve app stability and performance
- Restore previous app functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GetBacon free?

GetBacon costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is theCHIVE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GetBacon or theCHIVE?

theCHIVE is rated higher. GetBacon averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while theCHIVE averages 4.6 from 168K ratings.

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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.*