# theCHIVE vs 52Cards.App

The clearest difference is ads: 52Cards.App at none against theCHIVE's shown. 52Cards.App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). theCHIVE's advantage is ratings volume (168K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 52Cards.App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

52Cards.App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theCHIVE has 168K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | theCHIVE | 52Cards.App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/52cardsapp/id6777962406/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **168K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chive Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/448999090) | [HELPINGYOURGEEKS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458251316) |

## 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


### 52Cards.App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/52cardsapp/id6777962406)

Enjoy a vast collection of classic card games, from solitaire variations to multiplayer trick-taking and rummy. Play solo, join quick games, or create private tables with friends and family. Features bots for solo play and custom deck options for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple classic card games in one app, Solo, quick-play, and private table options, Bots available for solo play, Custom deck builder, Private lobbies for friends and family, Clean card-table design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deck Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theCHIVE free?

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

### Is 52Cards.App free?

52Cards.App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, theCHIVE or 52Cards.App?

52Cards.App is rated higher. theCHIVE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168K ratings, while 52Cards.App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do theCHIVE or 52Cards.App have ads?

theCHIVE shows ads; 52Cards.App does not.

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