Glenn Beck vs Not the Bee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glenn Beck
Access exclusive shows, news, and content from a prominent political commentator. Stay informed with unique perspectives and in-depth analysis.
- Exclusive shows
- News updates
- Commentator content
- In-depth analysis
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This app is home to Glenn Beck’s most important venture yet: Torch. Every day, we're flooded with headlines, breaking news, and endless opinions. But information alone doesn't create understanding. Torch was built for people who want to go deeper. Torch connects today's biggest stories to the history, ideas, and principles that shaped them. Through original documentaries, exclusive analysis, historical research, and powerful storytelling, Torch helps you see not just what is happening—but why. Whether you're looking to better understand current events, rediscover America's founding principles, or explore history through fresh eyes, Torch content on the Glenn Beck app gives you the context you won't find anywhere else. Inside this app you'll find: • The Glenn Beck Program — Watch or listen live and on demand. • Exclusive Insider Shows — Go beyond the broadcast with extended conversations available only to Torch Insiders. • Original Documentaries & Specials — Award-winning investigations and historical documentaries that connect the past to the present. • George AI — Explore America's founding through an AI built from original source documents, including letters, speeches, diaries, debates, and more. • Live Events & Q&As — Join exclusive conversations with Glenn and special guests. • Educational Resources — Songs, study guides, and original content designed to help families pass America's story to the next generation. • Community — Connect with other Torch Insiders near you and around the country and join a community of other truth-seeking Americans who “get it.” Torch on the Glenn Beck app isn't just another streaming service. It's a place for people who believe understanding matters, history matters, and truth matters. Download the Glenn Beck app and start exploring Torch today. Now compatible with Apple CarPlay.
Not the Bee
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.
- Humorous news takes
- Share articles
- Bookmark favorites
- Customize preferences
- Cross-device sync
- Members-only social network
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Not the Bee is a humor-based news, entertainment, and opinion site. It also happens to be the greatest website on the planet. And now, it's the greatest app on the planet. Stick the Not the Bee app on your home screen and flip those notifications on and your life will improve immediately and dramatically. What a time to be alive. - Browse our hilarious takes on the craziest news stories. - Share and bookmark your favorite articles. - Customize and sync your preferences across devices. - Log in for access to members-only features like our fully functional social network. - Amazing new features coming soon. We're always cooking them up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Glenn Beck at free against Not the Bee's freemium. Glenn Beck also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Not the Bee's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 252). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Glenn Beck against 4.9 for Not the Bee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Not the Bee has 7.6K ratings behind it against 252, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Glenn Beck's written reviews are positive against 67% of Not the Bee's.
Glenn Beck ships an update every 11 days, Not the Bee every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glenn Beck | Not the Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (252 ratings) — better | 4.9 (7.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 66.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 252 | 7.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mercury Radio Arts, Inc. | The Babylon Bee, LLC |
Customer experience
Glenn Beck
Not the Bee
Bugs and requests
Glenn Beck
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Not the Bee
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Ads cause text to shift and jump
- Videos and content get stuck or won't load
Requested features
3 requests- Improve app stability and navigation
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free subscription
- Allow non-subscribers to view comments
In-app purchases
Glenn Beck
No in-app purchases
Not the Bee
No in-app purchases
