# Bluesky Social vs BeeXchange

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BeeXchange at 100% against Bluesky Social's 33%. BeeXchange also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). Bluesky Social's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 57) and chart position (#79 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

BeeXchange holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluesky Social has 14K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Bluesky Social's written reviews are positive against 100% of BeeXchange's.

Bluesky Social ships an update every 8 days, BeeXchange weekly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluesky Social | BeeXchange |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluesky-social/id6444370199/reviews) | **[5.0 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beexchange/id6772266024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bluesky PBLLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654243552) | [Beex Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837464621) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluesky Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluesky-social/id6444370199)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This social app focuses on better conversations and community building. Discover trending topics, explore curated feeds, and control your experience with powerful moderation tools. It offers a streamlined interface and a positive community environment.

**Highlights:** Community-built explore feeds, Customizable content filters, Starter Packs for quick setup, Open, community-driven foundation, Ad-free experience, Powerful moderation tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and streamlined app
- 🔒 Effective block and moderation tools
- 👍 Customizable feeds and content curation
- 👍 Welcoming and positive community
- 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lacking iPad-specific optimization
- 🤖 Algorithm struggles to filter out unwanted content
- 🔒 Public block lists can be an issue
- 🔍 Limited DM and bookmarking features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when tapping the retweet button
- Feed not refreshing properly, showing outdated content
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating iPad device
- Inability to edit or delete posted content

**Requested features**

- Add support for direct messages, video uploads, and bookmarking
- Improve iPad app experience with full-screen support
- Enhance algorithm and content filtering capabilities
- Implement private account and block list privacy options


### BeeXchange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beexchange/id6772266024)

Connect with beekeepers globally in a dedicated community. Share knowledge, get real-time support, and access educational resources on hive management, bee health, and honey harvesting. Find mentors and local connections for a shared passion.

**Highlights:** Dedicated forums and chat rooms, Seasonal hive management advice, Bee health and troubleshooting, Honey and beeswax harvesting tips, Gear and equipment reviews, Swarm catching and hive splitting techniques, Real-time field support with photo uploads, Premium educational resources and Q&A

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluesky Social free?

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

### Is BeeXchange free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluesky Social or BeeXchange?

BeeXchange is rated higher. Bluesky Social averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while BeeXchange averages 5.0 from 57 ratings.

### Do Bluesky Social or BeeXchange have ads?

Neither Bluesky Social nor BeeXchange shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluesky Social or BeeXchange?

Bluesky Social ships an update every 8 days, and BeeXchange weekly. Most recently, Bluesky Social was updated on November 10, 2026 and BeeXchange on November 10, 2026.

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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.*