# Buzzsprout vs HunnyDewBee

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buzzsprout at none against HunnyDewBee's 4. Buzzsprout also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). HunnyDewBee's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HunnyDewBee sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Buzzsprout asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Buzzsprout against 5.0 for HunnyDewBee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buzzsprout has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Buzzsprout ships an update every 2 months, HunnyDewBee weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzzsprout | HunnyDewBee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzsprout/id6459145367/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunnydewbee/id6755667968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buzzsprout](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701646320) | [Wesley Franks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855408934) |

## What reviewers say

### Buzzsprout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzsprout/id6459145367)

This app simplifies podcast management on the go. Track your show's performance, share episodes with AI-generated text, and edit episode details from your phone. Stay motivated with achievement tracking and access a library of learning resources.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for achievements and updates, Daily stats breakdown by location and platform, Episode performance comparison, Social media sharing with AI text generation, Achievement and progress tracking, Access to learning resources, Edit episode details and schedule publication

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful features
- 🚀 Great customer support
- 🚀 Reliable platform
- 🚀 Streamlines podcast management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes/errors reported by some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes/errors reported by some users

**Requested features**

- Ability to record/upload podcast episodes directly from the app
- More customization options for the website


### HunnyDewBee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunnydewbee/id6755667968)

Manage household tasks with a shared family to-do list app. Assign tasks, track progress, and organize chores by category. Features end-to-end encryption for privacy and a single subscription for your entire Apple Family.

**Highlights:** Shared family to-do lists, Task assignment and live sync, Customizable todo categories, Sub-tasks and due dates, Location-based chores (Hive Map), End-to-end encryption, Single subscription for Apple Family

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hive Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Hive Mind | $9.99 | per month |
| Hive | $49.99 | per year |
| Hive Mind Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzzsprout free?

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

### Is HunnyDewBee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buzzsprout or HunnyDewBee?

HunnyDewBee is rated higher. Buzzsprout averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while HunnyDewBee averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Buzzsprout or HunnyDewBee have ads?

Neither Buzzsprout nor HunnyDewBee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buzzsprout or HunnyDewBee?

Buzzsprout ships an update every 2 months, and HunnyDewBee weekly. Most recently, Buzzsprout was updated on October 18, 2026 and HunnyDewBee on September 24, 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.*