# theCHIVE vs Binky

theCHIVE and Binky both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Binky's written reviews are positive against 51% of theCHIVE's. Binky also leads on ads (none vs shown). theCHIVE's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (168K vs 104). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Binky sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for theCHIVE against 4.5 for Binky. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theCHIVE has 168K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of theCHIVE's written reviews are positive against 88% of Binky's.

theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, Binky every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | theCHIVE | Binky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087/reviews)** | [4.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binky/id1137768958/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **168K** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chive Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/448999090) | [Dan Kurtz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137768956) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Binky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binky/id1137768958)

This app offers a stress-free social media experience by providing an endless stream of random content with satisfying micro-thrills. Enjoy the fun of scrolling and interacting without the pressure of privacy concerns or the need to craft perfect responses.

**Highlights:** Infinite list of random content (Binks), Like and swipe interactions, AI-generated comments, Privacy-focused design, Non-functional share button

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Binky Tip Jar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Binky Donation | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Excellent stress relief from social media addiction
- 🎯 Perfect alternative to mindless scrolling
- 🎨 Creative and unique app concept
- ⚡ Simple, intuitive interface
- 🧠 Helps users recognize scrolling urges without harmful content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Choppy scrolling on newer iPhone models (120Hz)
- 😤 Difficult swipe-away animations
- 🎯 Limited content variety and depth
- 📱 Lacks personalization options
- 🔄 Repetitive experience long-term

**Reported bugs**

- Scrolling performance issues on iPhone 13 Pro and newer models
- Swipe animations are choppy and difficult to execute

**Requested features**

- Double-tap to like feature (mentioned by multiple users)
- Save/bookmark posts functionality
- Custom comment composition instead of auto-generated
- User profiles with saved posts history
- Notifications system (even if pointless)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theCHIVE free?

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

### Is Binky free?

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

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

theCHIVE is rated higher. theCHIVE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168K ratings, while Binky averages 4.5 from 104 ratings.

### Do theCHIVE or Binky have ads?

theCHIVE shows ads; Binky does not.

### Which is updated more often, theCHIVE or Binky?

theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, and Binky every 12 months. Most recently, theCHIVE was updated on November 9, 2026 and Binky on November 6, 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.*