# ZZizzle vs Beehive

The clearest difference is ads: ZZizzle at none against Beehive's shown. ZZizzle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Beehive's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZZizzle sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Beehive sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ZZizzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beehive has 32 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of ZZizzle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beehive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ZZizzle ships an update monthly, Beehive every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZZizzle | Beehive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zzizzle/id863100884/reviews)** | [4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beehive-word-puzzle-challenge/id6737005539/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zizzle LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/863100887) | [Chunky Tofu Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1032660756) |

## What reviewers say

### ZZizzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zzizzle/id863100884)

Engage in a playful crossword game with a unique scoring system. Solutions are presented strategically, and multiple clues, including visual and verbal options, guide players to success. Track your progress with a colored grid and scoreboard.

**Highlights:** Strategic solution presentation, Visual and verbal clues, Single play scoring system, Colored Grid Screen for progress, Scoreboard with detailed stats, Disclose feature for hints

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| set of Disclose 10 Xtra Letters to be used in any puzzle | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of Disclose 5 Xtra Solutions to be used in any puzzle | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of Verify 15 Xtra Letters to be used in any puzzle | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of Verify 10 Xtra Solutions to be used in any puzzle | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 15 Xtra Clues to be used in any puzzle | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of Verify 7 Puzzles to be used in any puzzle | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 Extra Turns to be used in any puzzle | $0.99 | one-time |


### Beehive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beehive-word-puzzle-challenge/id6737005539)

Engage your mind with a word trivia game that blends classic puzzles with general knowledge. Enjoy daily challenges, themed trivia, and an infinite level system designed for vocabulary building and mental sharpness. Play solo or with friends in a stress-free, clean interface.

**Highlights:** Infinite level system, Daily word challenges, Themed trivia puzzles, Vocabulary builder, Mental workout, Multiplayer Hives, Customizable avatars

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spoonful | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Gift Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Gift Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Honeyjar | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mega Comb | $14.99 | one-time |
| Starter Gift Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Swarm | $28.99 | one-time |
| Mad Honey | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZZizzle free?

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

### Is Beehive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZZizzle or Beehive?

ZZizzle is rated higher. ZZizzle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Beehive averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

### Do ZZizzle or Beehive have ads?

Beehive shows ads; ZZizzle does not.

### Which is updated more often, ZZizzle or Beehive?

ZZizzle ships an update monthly, and Beehive every 10 days. Most recently, ZZizzle was updated on November 6, 2026 and Beehive on November 4, 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.*