VAB Community vs Hivvy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VAB Community
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The best advice comes from the best advisors. The VAB Community app is your go-to place for connecting with VAB members all over the world. You can use it to access your local chapter; expert networks; virtual and in-person events; board and business opportunities, and thought leadership content. After downloading the app, you can - Browse the VAB Member directory and make new connections; - Easily communicate with fellow members via our in-app messenger, with options for multi-member group chats; - See the full calendar of upcoming VAB events and register to attend; - View and apply for the latest board/business opportunities posted by fellow members and the VAB team; - Share content within your trusted VAB peers using the Feed and Share functions; - Receive instant notifications when you receive a reply or a new tag on a post you're following, and much more! About VAB: The Virtual Advisory Board is a network for highly-experienced, executive-level talent (CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Angel Investors and Industry Experts) from around the world.
Hivvy
This platform focuses on building engaged communities with tools for creators and leaders. It offers a distraction-free experience to share valuable content, connect authentically, and access exclusive material.
- Create and join communities (Hives)
- Share and consume valuable content
- Access premium gated content
- Discover interest-based opportunities
- Distraction-free media experience
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Hivvy is more than just another social platform, it’s a community-first media space built for value-driven people. Whether you’re a leader, creator, or educator, Hivvy gives you the tools to build, engage, and grow your community in meaningful ways. Share insights, connect with people who matter, and access exclusive gated content tailored to your audience. What makes Hivvy different? It filters out the noise. No distractions, no shallow feeds, just conversations, opportunities, and authentic connections that help you thrive. Key Features: - Join or create vibrant communities (Hives) - Share and consume content that truly matters - Access premium gated content for deeper engagement - Discover interest-based opportunities and ads aligned with your Hive - Stay connected with a clean, distraction-free media experience Hivvy is where community meets value. Step into a space built for growth, visibility, and lasting impact.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VAB Community at none against Hivvy's 10. Hivvy's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Hivvy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. VAB Community asks for nothing beyond the download.
VAB Community ships an update every 5 weeks, Hivvy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VAB Community | Hivvy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Virtual Advisory Board Ltd | Hivvy |
In-app purchases
VAB Community
No in-app purchases
Hivvy
- 155 Nec$1.99
- 2 Nec$2.99
- 405 Nec$4.99
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- 900 Nec$9.99
- 1900 Nec$19.99
- 30 Nec$34.99
- 5000 Nec$49.99
- 40 Nec$49.99
- 10500 Nec$99.99
- 33000 Nec$299.99









