Comparison

Mixly vs bee.Radio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mixly

Describe your mood or activity, and this app instantly generates a personalized playlist from Apple Music. Refine your selections with follow-up prompts, save your favorite mixes, and discover new tracks effortlessly.

Highlights
  • AI-powered playlist creation
  • Playlist refinement with prompts
  • Save and organize favorite mixes
  • Direct playback via Apple Music
  • Discover new tracks
Features
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Mixly: Every mood has a playlist Describe how you're feeling, what you're doing, or what you want to hear and Mixly builds a playlist from Apple Music in seconds. No scrolling through endless catalogs or algorithm guessing what you want. Just describe the vibe and get a playlist that fits. Create mixes for anything: a late-night drive, a workout, a dinner party, or just a mood you can't quite name. Refine your mix until it's exactly right, save your favorites, and come back to them whenever you need. What you can do with Mixly: - Describe the moment and get a curated playlist instantly - Refine your mix with follow-up prompts until it's perfect - Save and organize your favorite mixes - Play everything directly through Apple Music - Discover tracks you'd never find on your own Mixly requires an active Apple Music subscription.

About

bee.Radio

Features
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beeRadio – Keeps your speakers buzzing all day! Listen live to beeRadio, see what's playing, request your favorite songs, and send messages directly to the DJ—all in a sleek app designed for music lovers. LIVE STREAMING Listen to beeRadio in high or mobile quality and switch seamlessly between the two depending on your connection. Supports background playback, so you can keep listening while using other apps. SONG REQUESTS Search for your favorite artist or track, submit your request, and we'll play it for you. Track the status of your request and receive a notification when your song is about to air. BEECHART TOP 50 Discover the hottest tracks voted by our listeners. Follow weekly chart movements, new entries, climbers, and biggest hits. PLAYLIST & HISTORY See exactly what has been played, organized by hour, so you'll never have to wonder what that great song was. SHOW SCHEDULE Browse the weekly schedule, discover who's on air, and never miss your favorite shows or DJs. MESSAGE THE DJ Send a message directly to the DJ—they might read it live during the broadcast! LISTENING STREAKS The more you listen, the longer your streak grows. Unlock badges and milestones as a loyal beeRadio listener. SLEEP TIMER Set a sleep timer to automatically stop playback. Perfect for falling asleep to your favorite music. Download beeRadio today and enjoy the soundtrack to your day—wherever you are.

Screenshots

Mixly3 screens
bee.Radio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: bee.Radio at every 5 days against Mixly's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mixly ships an update every 2 months, bee.Radio every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Mixly versus bee.Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixlybee.Radio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle EdgetteDennis Scholing

In-app purchases

None

Mixly

No in-app purchases

None

bee.Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mixly free?
Mixly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bee.Radio free?
bee.Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mixly or bee.Radio have ads?
Neither Mixly nor bee.Radio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mixly or bee.Radio?
Mixly ships an update every 2 months, and bee.Radio every 5 days. Most recently, Mixly was updated on October 30, 2026 and bee.Radio on November 5, 2026.

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