# Bee vs EV

The clearest difference is rating: Bee at 3.7 against EV's 1.7. Bee also leads on ratings volume (47 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bee holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bee has 47 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bee | EV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-bot/id500131639/reviews)** | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-microbit/id6450508104/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 57 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TTS Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/500131642) | [Engineering Village LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331377447) |

## What reviewers say

### Bee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-bot/id500131639)

This app allows children to practice directional language and programming sequences. It's designed for enjoyable gameplay, helping to expand computer science lessons and other curriculum areas for young learners.

**Highlights:** Directional language practice, Programming sequences, Forward, backward, left, right turns, Curriculum expansion, Optimized for game play, Suitable for ages 4+

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎓 Great for teaching coding fundamentals
- 👶 Age-appropriate for young learners
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 📚 Educational value for schools
- 🐝 Cute and appealing character design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- ❌ Controls don't respond as expected
- 🔄 Directional input issues (left/right reversed)
- ⏱️ Game pace too fast for some users
- 😕 Confusing rotation mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when reaching level objectives (flower, eggs)
- App crashes on level 2 and level 3
- Controls unresponsive - pressing buttons twice executes wrong commands
- Directional controls inverted or reversed
- App closes unexpectedly on iPadOS

**Requested features**

- New levels (Space, Disco, Dinosaur, Eco themes) - long awaited
- Home/Reset button to return bee to starting position
- Display code chain/command sequence on screen
- Ability to edit and correct programming mistakes
- More challenging levels for older age groups


### EV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-microbit/id6450508104)

This educational tool allows users to control a BBC micro:bit via Bluetooth. It offers features for robot movement, robotic arm control, and a general-purpose button. Integrated documentation guides users on how to connect and utilize it with the micro:bit.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth control for BBC micro:bit, Robot movement control, Robotic arm control, General purpose button, Integrated documentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bee free?

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

### Is EV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bee or EV?

Bee is rated higher. Bee averages 3.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while EV averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Bee or EV have ads?

Neither Bee nor EV shows ads.

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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.*