American Bee Journal vs Hyo_Egg
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
American Bee Journal
This app provides comprehensive beekeeping information for hobbyists and commercial keepers. It features how-to articles, reader Q&A, market outlooks, and event listings. Access the digital version online or offline.
- How-to articles for all beekeeping levels
- Reader Q&A section
- Honey market outlook
- Beekeeping event listings
- Nationwide beekeeping news
- Offline access to issues
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The American Bee Journal is dedicated to providing information about Beekeeping to everyone from the individual who keep bees for a hobby to the commercial beekeeper with thousands of colonies. We are the oldest continuous English language Beekeeping Journal in print. We have how to articles for all levels of beekeepers. Our Classroom section answers questions submitted by our readers. We list the honey market outlook for the nation. We have an events section that list beekeeping events for those who wish to attend seminars on beekeeping. We also provide up to date information on the state of beekeeping nationwide. The digital version is the same as the printed version. You will be able to read the magazine when connected to the internet or download the issue to your mobile device to take it with you for access anytime. You may purchase a paid subscription for 3 issues for $3.99 to be delivered directly to your mobile device. We have an automatic renewal feature that will automatically charge your credit card for another subscription unless you change your subscription preferences in your account setting so you won’t miss an issue. Many of our printed subscribers have years of the journal in their library and take great pride in their collection of The American Bee Journal.
Hyo_Egg
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Dragon Egg Alarm Clock & Sleep Aid-Wake Gently, Sleep Soundly Say goodbye to harsh buzzers. The Egg Alarm Clock wakes you with a simulated sunrise and soothes you to sleep with 20 ambient sounds. It combines a sunrise alarm, sleep sound machine, Bluetooth speaker, and color-changing night light into one magical egg-shaped device. Perfect for both children and adults, it makes every morning and night more natural and comfortable. Loved by users-the look is even more stunning in person! ● Sunrise Simulation-Natural Wake-Up Five minutes before your alarm, the egg light gradually brightens like a real sunrise, while the alarm sound increases gently in volume. No more jarring buzzers-you wake up feeling refreshed, as if the sun is rising in your room. ● 20 Soothing Sounds-Fall Asleep Easily Built-in piano, rain, flowing water, storm, forest birds, singing bowls, and 14 other high-quality natural sounds. Turn on Sleep Assist mode, and the light dims while the volume fades over a customizable timer (10–60 minutes). You can also stream your own music or bedtime stories via Bluetooth. ● Dual Alarms-Flexible Scheduling Set two separate alarms, with independent schedules for any day of the week. The large curved display offers a 150° wide viewing angle and automatically adjusts brightness to ambient light, so it never disturbs your sleep. ● Touch-Controlled Night Light-A Kid's Delight Powered by a built-in 1100mAh rechargeable battery, it's cordless and portable. Touch the base to cycle through 8 static colors and 3 gradient modes. The vivid 3D glowing pattern is fun for kids to pick up and play with. Use it as a night light, desk lamp, or ambient accent in any room. ● Thoughtful Design-Quality You Can Trust This second-generation model features gold-plated contacts for automatic charging when placed back on the base. An internal backup battery saves your settings during power outages. Low-voltage (5V) operation ensures safety for children. The Perfect Gift-for your child or yourself-it's both a sleep trainer and a charming egg ornament. 90-Day Worry-Free Replacement-we'll replace any manufacturing defect at no cost. Get your magical dragon egg today, and wake up gently every morning
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hyo_Egg at none against American Bee Journal's 1. Hyo_Egg also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, 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. American Bee Journal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Hyo_Egg asks for nothing beyond the download.
American Bee Journal ships an update every 6 months, Hyo_Egg every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | American Bee Journal | Hyo_Egg |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dadant & Sons Inc | Shenzhen Jiechenxin Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
American Bee Journal
- American Bee Journal$3.993 Months
Hyo_Egg
No in-app purchases
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