# Glenn Beck vs Not the Bee

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glenn Beck | Not the Bee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glenn-beck/id421044779/reviews)** | [4.9 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-the-bee/id1549587642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 252 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 66.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 86 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mercury Radio Arts, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/408120879) | [The Babylon Bee, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475189791) |

## What reviewers say

### Glenn Beck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glenn-beck/id421044779)

Access exclusive shows, news, and content from a prominent political commentator. Stay informed with unique perspectives and in-depth analysis.

**Highlights:** Exclusive shows, News updates, Commentator content, In-depth analysis

**In-app purchases:** none


### Not the Bee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-the-bee/id1549587642)

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.

**Highlights:** Humorous news takes, Share articles, Bookmark favorites, Customize preferences, Cross-device sync, Members-only social network

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Honest and entertaining news
- 🤗 Caring and friendly community
- 🗞️ Variety of news coverage
- 🙏 Uplifting Christian perspective
- 🤩 Replaced all social media

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 📱 Difficult to read articles due to ads
- 🤔 Anti-Catholic bias in some articles

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Ads cause text to shift and jump
- Videos and content get stuck or won't load

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and navigation
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free subscription
- Allow non-subscribers to view comments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glenn Beck free?

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

### Is Not the Bee free?

Not the Bee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Glenn Beck or Not the Bee?

Glenn Beck is rated higher. Glenn Beck averages 4.9 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Not the Bee averages 4.9 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Glenn Beck or Not the Bee have ads?

Neither Glenn Beck nor Not the Bee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glenn Beck or Not the Bee?

Glenn Beck ships an update every 11 days, and Not the Bee every 2 weeks. Most recently, Glenn Beck was updated on October 29, 2026 and Not the Bee on October 27, 2026.

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