theCHIVE vs Carson Valley
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Carson Valley
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Welcome to Carson Valley Golf Course — your gateway to affordable, friendly golf in the heart of Gardnerville, Nevada. Since 1965, we've been delivering a one-of-a-kind golfing experience surrounded by the cool rush of the Carson River and the shade of our giant cottonwood trees. What You Can Do: Book tee times quickly and easily right from your phone View current rates and special offers Check course conditions and availability Get directions to 1027 Riverview Dr, Gardnerville, NV 89460 Contact us directly at (775) 265-3181 Explore outdoor adventures and things to do in Carson Valley
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Carson Valley at none against theCHIVE's 3. Carson Valley also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Carson Valley asks for nothing beyond the download.
theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, Carson Valley every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | theCHIVE | Carson Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (168K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 168K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chive Media Group, LLC | TenFore Technology LLC |
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
Carson Valley
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
theCHIVE
- Support$4.991 Month
- Monthly$6.991 Month
- Yearly$69.991 Year
Carson Valley
No in-app purchases
