# Explore Beijing vs Bee

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bee at none against Explore Beijing's 1. Bee also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Explore Beijing's advantage is ratings volume (495 vs 1). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Explore Beijing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bee asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explore Beijing has 495 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Explore Beijing ships an update every 4 months, Bee every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explore Beijing | Bee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-beijing/id349252601/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-scooters/id6446765359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **495** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ExploreMetro](https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618) | [EVEDIMA GREECE P.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678939649) |

## What reviewers say

### Explore Beijing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-beijing/id349252601)

Navigate Beijing's extensive subway system with an up-to-date, offline map and route planner. Features include GPS integration, street maps for station exits, and support for both English and Chinese.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date metro map, Offline functionality, Route planner, GPS integration, Street maps for stations, English and Chinese support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP mode | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🗺️ Comprehensive subway map with clear layout
- 🚀 Efficient route planning and transfer suggestions
- ⏱️ Accurate travel time estimates
- 📱 Offline functionality for map viewing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes after iOS updates
- ⚠️ Outdated map information and slow updates
- 📍 Location/nearest station feature unreliable
- 🔌 Requires internet for some features
- 💳 Requires separate purchases for each city

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 10 and later
- Line 13 not showing as faster route option
- Missing stations (Erligou on Line 6/16)
- Daxing Airport Line missing pricing information
- Daxing Airport Line disappears in Chinese version

**Requested features**

- Station exit maps with offline access
- Detailed station layout diagrams
- Bus route integration
- First and last train time schedules in prominent position
- Station exit letter identifiers matching actual signage


### Bee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-scooters/id6446765359)

Rent electric scooters for short or long trips. Simply download the app, register, find a scooter, scan the QR code, and ride to your destination. Park according to local rules and end your ride.

**Highlights:** Rent electric scooters, Eco-friendly transportation, Easy registration process, Scan QR code to unlock, Park according to local rules, Suitable for short and long trips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explore Beijing free?

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

### Is Bee free?

Bee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Explore Beijing or Bee?

Bee is rated higher. Explore Beijing averages 4.7 out of 5 from 495 ratings, while Bee averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Explore Beijing or Bee have ads?

Explore Beijing shows ads; Bee does not.

### Which is updated more often, Explore Beijing or Bee?

Explore Beijing ships an update every 4 months, and Bee every 6 months. Most recently, Explore Beijing was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bee on October 11, 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.*