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Bee Factory! vs Murder Hornet!

Bee Factory! 4.8★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Bee Factory!
Murder Hornet! 4.6★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 45

Both Bee Factory! and Murder Hornet! are plagued by an excessive number of ads, making neither a clear winner for a smooth gameplay experience, but Bee Factory! offers slightly more depth and a higher overall user satisfaction despite its monetization issues.

Full reviews: Bee Factory! · Murder Hornet!

Bee Factory! and Murder Hornet! are both free-to-play mobile games with in-app purchases, but both are heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of forced ads. While Bee Factory! offers a more traditional idle tycoon experience with some depth, Murder Hornet! is a simpler, more repetitive action game that often fails to deliver on its ad promises.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Bee Factory!R1R3R6R8
Bee Factory! Bee Factory! is described as an addictive idle simulator where players manage a bee factory, collect different bee types, and upgrade their factory R8. Some users enjoy the progression pacing and find it a fun, mindless game . However, some find it repetitive, comparing it to a Roblox clicking simulator, and note a lack of events or new challenges R1R3R6. A few users also reported issues with game mechanics, like numbers getting mixed up or the game being too easy and quickly beaten R43.
Murder Hornet! Murder Hornet! involves stinging people and knocking them off platforms, with different skins and hive upgrades available . Users find it fun for getting anger out or as a simple time killer . However, many users criticize the game for being boring, repetitive, and lacking depth, stating that it's the 'same thing over and over' . Several reviews also highlight that the actual gameplay does not match the advertisements, with different graphics and mechanics R82R85R106.
Ease of Use and User Experience tieR5R6R9R11
Bee Factory! Bee Factory! is generally considered easy to pick up, with new players finding it enjoyable R5R11. However, the user experience is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of forced ads that interrupt gameplay, even when declining optional ads R6R9. Some users also report issues with crashing, game resets, or missing audio R27R28R46.
Murder Hornet! Murder Hornet! is noted for its simple, easy gameplay with no tutorial needed . However, the user experience is overwhelmingly negative due to an extreme frequency of ads, often appearing after every level, multiple times per level, or even when just starting the game . Users also report issues with the game freezing, crashing, or lagging R100R109R114.
Reliability and Performance tieR27R28R43R46
Bee Factory! Some users report issues with Bee Factory! crashing R28 or having game data issues like numbers getting mixed up, requiring a restart R43. There are also reports of the game resetting progress R27 and a lack of sound R46.
Murder Hornet! Murder Hornet! also suffers from reliability issues, with reports of the game freezing immediately after starting or crashing R109R114. Some users also mention lagging and a lack of audio .
Price and Value (Free + IAP) tieR4R18R22R33
Bee Factory! Bee Factory! is free to download but heavily relies on ads for monetization. Many users are outraged by the cost to remove ads, which is stated as $7.98 per week or almost $500 per year, calling it 'pure greed' and 'insane' R4R22R33R38. Users feel forced to watch ads for basic progression and upgrades R18.
Murder Hornet! Murder Hornet! is also free with IAPs, and users report that 'everything costs ads' . The developer's response to an ad complaint, suggesting to 'remove ads for a cheap price' and calling the user a 'karen,' was poorly received . This indicates a similar monetization strategy to Bee Factory!, pushing users towards paid ad removal.
Support and Developer Interaction edge: Bee Factory!R8R30R51R86
Bee Factory! Reviews for Bee Factory! do not mention direct developer interaction or support responses. Some users express a wish for updates R8R51 or more content R30.
Murder Hornet! The developer of Murder Hornet! has a notably negative interaction with a user, responding to an ad complaint by suggesting to pay for ad removal and calling the user a 'karen' . This rude response was specifically called out by another user R86.
Pick Bee Factory! if

you enjoy idle tycoon games with a clear progression path and are willing to tolerate a high number of ads or pay a premium to remove them .

Pick Murder Hornet! if

you are looking for a very simple, repetitive action game for a quick distraction and are prepared for an overwhelming amount of ads, or if you find the 'rag doll fun' appealing .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of positive reviews, but recent negative reviews heavily skew towards complaints about excessive ads, which is a common monetization strategy for free mobile games. The lifetime ratings are higher than what recent sentiment suggests, likely due to changes in ad frequency or user tolerance over time. The 'free vs paid' asymmetry is very evident here, as many negative comments stem from the friction of the free tier's ad monetization.

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to remove ads in Bee Factory!?
To remove ads in Bee Factory!, users report a subscription cost of $7.98 per week, which amounts to almost $500 per year R4R22R38R40.
Does Murder Hornet! deliver on its advertised gameplay?
No, many users report that Murder Hornet! does not deliver on its advertised gameplay, with different graphics, settings, and mechanics than shown in the ads R82R85R105R106.
Are there issues with game crashes or performance in these apps?
Yes, both Bee Factory! and Murder Hornet! have reported issues with game crashes, freezing, or lagging R28R100R109R114.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] Bee Factory! 1/5 · US repeditive: this game is horisble and instead of being a loser and playing this play egg.inc
  2. [R3] Bee Factory! 3/5 · US This is mid: This is a Roblox clicking simalator
  3. [R6] Bee Factory! 3/5 · US It’s Fine: A lot of people seem to really be glazing this game (which is worrisome) There are a lot of ads. Every time you want to restart a bee row you have to watch an ad. Sometimes they force an ad on you. Which is annoying. There are no events. No selling goals. No setting up a new honey shop or beehive. Just opening new bee rows while collecting a new bee (besides a new look there doesn’t
  4. [R8] Bee Factory! 5/5 · US Addicting and BEES: I really wish you dropped updates tho (best simulator game EVER).
  5. [R5] Bee Factory! 5/5 · US It’s good: It is good and amazing. I am I beginner and I love it so much.
  6. [R9] Bee Factory! 3/5 · US good game: if ur gonna force ads do it when i dont have my 4x. i just lost like 2 minutes of 4x after watching 2 ads due to a random ad popping up
  7. [R11] Bee Factory! 5/5 · US I love this game from a kid: FIVE STARS!!!!!! downloaded this this game and thought to myself “this is probably another boring game” I PLAY THIS ALMOST EVERY DAY!! I LOVE THE PEOPLE/PERSON WHO MADE THIS
  8. [R27] Bee Factory! 3/5 · GB Confused?: it was a good game but i just swiped off it cause of an ad, then i went back on it, it reset me back to the start so i restarted the app, then this weird stuff came up like with a bunch of hashtags (######) and weird letters, i deleted it immediately if anyone knows what that was let me know😭
  9. [R28] Bee Factory! 1/5 · US crash: game crashes everytime i try to play
  10. [R43] Bee Factory! 5/5 · US Restart: overall, great game, but I had to restart because my numbers got mixed up in the game and it messed up my profit and I would not make money
  11. [R46] Bee Factory! 1/5 · US Sound: No sound
  12. [R4] Bee Factory! 1/5 · US Pure Greed: Idle has lost its way, surprisingly joining the ranks of the scammers. Nothing illegal, of course, but charging $7.98 per week? Almost $500 per year? This was downloaded, and then deleted faster than a cockroach landing on my face.
  13. [R18] Bee Factory! 3/5 · GB Great game BUT: This is a great little game but the amount of ads to progress is unreal. Try to upgrade hit max ooh no watch a video to reset. And it’s a subscription to get rid of them
  14. [R22] Bee Factory! 1/5 · US Too many ads: There's only ads, that's the whole game experience. Click a bee and choose to NOT watch an ad? Well here's an ad. And $8 PER WEEK to not have ads? Insane
  15. [R33] Bee Factory! 3/5 · GB way too much ads: YOU NEED TO FIX UR ADS PLUS U NEED TO PAY £8 A WEEK LIKE WTH VIP INORDER TO DO IT LIKE MAKE LESS ADS LIKE CHANGE UR GAME
  16. [R30] Bee Factory! 3/5 · GB I beat the game I think: Add more please I beat all the missions and my currency is forever “??”
  17. [R51] Bee Factory! 5/5 · US From Bennett: This is really fun You have to update this game right now.
  18. [R86] Murder Hornet! 4/5 · US Rude response: I love this game but.... while reading reviews the creators called someone a Karen 🤬
  19. [R38] Bee Factory! 1/5 · US Unplayable amount of ads: This game is very fun and addictive, but I had to uninstall it because there’s SO MANY ADS. Even when you’re presented the option to watch an ad for a reward, if you press no, you still get an ad. The only way to get rid of these ads is by buying the VIP pass for $8 weekly ($416 a year just to avoid ads). There’s no way this company is that desperate for money, if you all
  20. [R40] Bee Factory! 1/5 · US Don’t waste your time: I’m shocked at all these positive reviews. The game is very slow build up, and lots of ads. But if you don’t want ads you can always subscribe to the VIP for $8 PER WEEK. Absolute madness
  21. [R82] Murder Hornet! 1/5 · US Awful: Nothing like the ads. Pathetic money grab from an even more pathetic company
  22. [R85] Murder Hornet! 1/5 · US SCAM! SO LAME!: When I saw the ad it was a bee stinging someone and them jumping around their room with decent graphics. When I played the game there were 3 BIG things I saw right off the bat! 1. Bad graphics. 2. Didn’t take place in the setting shown in ad. 3. In the ad they didn’t just “Pass out” the moment you stung them and in the ad you could actually see their reaction! In the actual game t
  23. [R105] Murder Hornet! 3/5 · GB Murder hornet review: It isn’t what I saw on the advert but I’ll still play it
  24. [R106] Murder Hornet! 1/5 · US No stinging: You don’t sting people like the ad shows, you’re not even small. You just run into people to knock them off of whatever platform they’re on. The ad made it look like effort was put into it. Another app with thousands of false reviews that Apple does nothing about. What’s the point of a rating system if you’re going to allow this garbage?
  25. [R100] Murder Hornet! 1/5 · US The game is stuck: Stupid game
  26. [R109] Murder Hornet! 2/5 · US Uh?: It froze immediately after I got in the game. I tapped and it crashed. Lol fix this bug!
  27. [R114] Murder Hornet! 3/5 · GB The game breaks: It’s a really good game but I got to level 11 and my game broke

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store