Comparison

HIVE vs Hive

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

Head to head
About

HIVE

Features
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HIVE connects food creators with local restaurants that want authentic content. Get comped meals in exchange for a single Instagram Reel or TikTok — no contracts, no fees, no minimum followers. HOW IT WORKS 1. Discover — Browse restaurants near you offering free comps 2. Claim — Select menu items and get a QR code instantly 3. Dine — Enjoy your meal and capture authentic content 4. Post — Submit your proof link within 48 hours WHY CREATORS LOVE HIVE • Eat free at local restaurants every week • No follower minimums — micro-creators welcome • Simple QR code redemption at the restaurant • Track your comp history and proof submissions • Earn your way up the monthly leaderboard 100% FREE FOR CREATORS No subscription. No hidden fees. No catch. Restaurants pay for authentic content — you eat for free. BUILT FOR FOOD CREATORS Whether you're a foodie with 500 followers or a full-time content creator, HIVE gives you access to exclusive restaurant comps in your city. Show up, enjoy the food, post once, done. AVAILABLE NOW IN PROVO, UT We're starting in Utah County and expanding fast. Download HIVE and start eating for free today.

About

Hive

Connect with local businesses to discover exclusive offers and create content. Turn your influence into real-world rewards by claiming deals, visiting establishments, and sharing your experiences.

Highlights
  • Browse local businesses and offers
  • Claim exclusive deals
  • Create content
  • Get rewarded with perks
  • QR code scanning for verification
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Hive connects creators with local businesses. Browse nearby spots, claim exclusive offers, create content, and get rewarded — all in one place. How it works: 1. Browse local businesses and available offers 2. Claim an offer and get your unique QR code 3. Visit the business and get it scanned 4. Create your content and continue to enjoy free perks Built for creators who want to turn their influence into real-world rewards.

Screenshots

HIVE4 screens
Hive4 screens

Verdict

The call

HIVE and Hive are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HIVE versus Hive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIVEHive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKainoa ShintakuRICHARD MICHAEL ALEXANDER

In-app purchases

None

HIVE

No in-app purchases

None

Hive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIVE free?
HIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hive free?
Hive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIVE or Hive have ads?
Neither HIVE nor Hive shows ads.

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