Comparison

theCHIVE vs ZAMW

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

theCHIVE

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
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theCHIVE App is the most-downloaded humor app in iOS history. The content variety is a unique mix of Humor, Hotness, and Humanity. No long-winded articles, just your daily dose of the most amusing photos and videos the internet has to offer. - Content curated to be a happy escape - No politics or snarky humor - A little cleavage never hurt anybody - No news! We're here to entertain not inform For more information and to access our Terms of Use, please visit http://www.chivemediagroup.com/legal/terms/

About

ZAMW

Features
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ZAMW is a groundbreaking continuous professional learning app designed for healthcare workers. ZAMW combines gamification, AI-driven video tutorials, interactive illustrations, and quizzes to create an immersive and effective learning experience. Why Choose ZAMW? •⁠ ⁠Enhanced Engagement: Gamification makes learning enjoyable, encouraging regular participation. •⁠ ⁠Flexibility & Personalization: Customizable learning paths adapt to your individual preferences and styles. •⁠ ⁠Accurate & Timely Content: AI-generated content ensures you receive the latest and most relevant information. •⁠ ⁠Efficient Learning: Interactive quizzes and visual aids enhance knowledge retention and application. Upgrade your professional learning journey with ZAMW—where education meets innovation. Download now and experience the future of healthcare training!

Screenshots

theCHIVE4 screens
ZAMW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZAMW at none against theCHIVE's 3. ZAMW also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ZAMW asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, ZAMW every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
theCHIVE versus ZAMW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertheCHIVEZAMW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (168K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings168K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB110 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperChive Media Group, LLCECONNECT AFRICA COMPUTER SYSTEMS L.L.C

Bugs and requests

theCHIVE

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

ZAMW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

theCHIVE

Subscriptions3
  • Support$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly$69.991 Year
None

ZAMW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is theCHIVE free?
theCHIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZAMW free?
ZAMW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do theCHIVE or ZAMW have ads?
theCHIVE shows ads; ZAMW does not.
Which is updated more often, theCHIVE or ZAMW?
theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, and ZAMW every 3 weeks. Most recently, theCHIVE was updated on November 3, 2026 and ZAMW on October 10, 2026.

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