# HiveBloom — Beekeeping made simple

> Digital beekeeping journal for hive management and colony health tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Martin Fuhry.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 287 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews.md

## What is HiveBloom?

HiveBloom: Free beehive management for healthier, happier bees

Keep your colonies thriving with HiveBloom, the beekeeping journal that makes hive management clear and effortless. Whether you're tending a few backyard hives or managing a large apiary, HiveBloom helps you stay organized and connected to your bees. Free forever for up to 2 hives.

- Free forever. Manage up to 2 hives with unlimited inspections at no cost. No trial, no credit card, no expiration.
- Upgrade when you're ready. Unlock unlimited hives and premium features for only $59.99/year or $5.99/month.
- Oversee every apiary. Add as many apiaries as you like and see them pinned on the map.
- Track your hives. HiveBloom keeps your colonies organized in one place.
- Protect your bees' health. Record detailed inspections and check the status of any hive at a glance.
- Work together. Share apiaries so friends or fellow beekeepers can help manage your hives.
- Always in sync. Your records are securely backed up and automatically synced to the cloud.
- Stay on schedule. Get notified when it's time to inspect, with smart reminders based on your local weather.
- Works offline. Keep logging even without a connection.
- Quick access. Use QR codes or NFC tags on your hives for instant identification.

View our terms of service at https://hivebloom.com/terms-of-service/

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## Key features

- Free management for up to 2 hives
- Unlimited hive inspections
- Apiary mapping and organization
- Detailed hive health tracking
- Cloud backup and syncing
- Weather-based inspection reminders
- Offline functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HiveBloom Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| HiveBloom Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| HiveBloom Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| HiveBloom Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## What do users think of HiveBloom?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Intuitive design
- 👍 Excellent for tracking hives
- 👍 Comprehensive record-keeping options
- 👍 Voice note taker feature
- 👍 Flexible and fun to use
- 👍 Beautiful data display
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 👍 Responsive developer/support
- 👍 Great for multiple users/volunteers
- 👍 Helpful for hobbyists and clubs
- 👍 Easy integration of pictures
- 👍 Cloud storage for accessibility
- 👍 NFC feature for hive identification
- 👍 Good for tracking splits and requeening
- 👍 Bee yard friendly updates
- 👍 Removes need for paper records
- 👍 Good for managing multiple apiaries
- 👍 Allows moving hives between apiaries

**Cons**

- 🐛 Lack of response from support
- 🐛 Paywall/cost concerns
- 🐛 Missing financial management feature
- 🐛 No Spanish version available
- 🐛 Issues with data loss after trial
- 🐛 Upfront payment for trial

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Technical issue with no support response
- Lost all entries and data after free trial
- Issues with reloading records after phone death (resolved by support)
- Harvest feature issue (resolved by support)

**Most requested features**

- Ability to share notes/inspections read-only
- Summary views for varroa counts, hive weights, gentleness over time
- Line graphs for data visualization
- Financial management features (recording sales, units)
- Ability to modify dates to be in the past
- General notes per hive
- Ability to mark defensive bees
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2026-07-28, version 1.31.1*

This app is totally worth it!  I can’t wait very easily keep track of inspections, problems, to-do’s, treatments, feedings, etc. I highly recommend it!

### 5/5 — Excellent quality, very easy to use.

*2026-05-11, version 1.29.0*

I love this beekeeping records app. I have struggled with keeping track of my hives on paper and other apps have been useless. HiveBloom is excellent, intuitive and has every possible record keeping option I need, but it is still so easy to navigate. This is a game changer for me. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

### 3/5 — Love the App, but…

*2025-05-31, version 1.21.2*

I cannot get a response from Support for a technical issue.

### 5/5 — Great Ap

*2024-07-26, version 1.21.2*

This is an amazing ap. Very flexible, easy to use. I like the voice note taker. Design to allow you to quickly take detailed inspection notes, feedings but it also has an element of fun as well. I’ve used multiple apps and this one is the best by far. The only small enhancement I would like is the ability to share notes/inspections with a pier/mentor without full edit capabilities (I.e. read only) but that is minor item. Highly recommend.

### 5/5 — Best out there

*2024-05-05, version 1.21.2*

Helps with so many aspects of this game. I always thought “I’ll remember” but that doesn’t work. Great app for tracking and learning about your hives

### 5/5 — Yessss!!!

*2024-04-15*

I’ve tried a few, this is the best. Well worth the money. It’s so easy to use and displays all the information beautifully. I love the quick glances at my inspection notes and the ease of inputting information. This is a million times better than my notebook. Thank you for the thoughtful design and your efforts creating this I love it.

### 5/5 — Third Year using Hive Bllom

*2024-02-29, version 1.21.2*

I am going into my third season using Hive Bloom and I absolutely love this app.  I have tried many others and settled on this one.  I have a small operation with 30 hives and highly recommend  Hive Bloom. It is simple to use yet comprehensive.   

When I am in the field I usually update using my iPhone  and when I get home review on my iPad.  It syncs seamlessly which I love.  

The company is very easy to contact directly to provide feedback, which they definitely listen to.  

Highly recommend any beekeeper to try out this app.

### 5/5 — Excellent hive app

*2024-01-28, version 1.21.2*

Excellent app for tracking hives status , especially if you have numerous hives and want to track splits and requeening.
Love the nfc feature to identify the hive wherever it is moved to.

Looking forward to this years beekeeping , whereby I’m planning on expansion, and this app will be perfect for tracing and tracking hive expansion.

### 5/5 — Great app for multiple users

*2023-10-23, version 1.20.0*

We use this apps to track over 80 hives that are cared for by multiple volunteers and staff.  It is an amazing way to communicate about the care of the hives along with a terrific way to keep historical records.   The developer is very responsive when we’ve had feedback and suggestions.  Highly recommended.

### 5/5 — Impressed

*2023-10-19, version 1.20.0*

I have not been good at tracking my hives/queens in the past so I have been looking for a hive tracking app. Found this to be very intuitive to use along with tracking everything I need. Highly recommend for the hobbyist or Bee Club that wants to share information for mentoring.

## Frequently asked questions about HiveBloom

### What does HiveBloom do?

HiveBloom is a digital beekeeping journal designed to simplify hive management. It allows you to track your bee colonies, record detailed inspections, monitor hive health, and stay organized. The app also offers features like cloud syncing, offline access, and smart reminders based on local weather.

### What are the key features of HiveBloom?

Key features include free management for up to two hives with unlimited inspections, the ability to add and map multiple apiaries, detailed health tracking for each hive, secure cloud backup and syncing across devices, and offline functionality. It also provides smart, weather-based inspection reminders and quick access via QR codes or NFC tags.

### How much does HiveBloom cost?

HiveBloom offers a free tier that allows you to manage up to two hives with unlimited inspections at no cost, with no trial period or expiration. For users who need to manage more hives or access premium features, an upgrade is available for $17.99 per year or $2.99 per month.

### What devices is HiveBloom compatible with?

HiveBloom is currently available on iOS and Android devices, ensuring you can manage your hives from your smartphone or tablet. The app's data syncs across every device, and a web version is also planned for future release.

### Who is HiveBloom for?

This app is designed for anyone involved in beekeeping, whether you have a few backyard hives or manage a large commercial apiary. It's ideal for individuals who want to keep their colonies thriving by staying organized, monitoring bee health effectively, and receiving timely reminders for essential tasks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.32.0 — 2026-08-14

A peak-season tun-up. Voice dictation now catches your inspection notes more clearly, history is accessible without signal, and dates and controls read naturally in all 11 languages. Plus dozens of smaller fixes across sharing, queens, and more.

### 1.31.1 — 2026-07-09

A small polish update. Voice-dictated inspections are now more accurate. 

Happy beekeeping!

### 1.31.0 — 2026-07-09

This update makes peak season smoother:

• Sharing an apiary? Pull down to sync your partner's latest edits
• Hive cards now scroll to show more at a glance, with a cleaner weather badge
• Harvest logging from the apiary screen is rock solid
• Voice-dictated inspections fill in your notes more accurately
• Queen info now agrees everywhere it appears

Plus dozens of fixes and polish across the app. Happy beekeeping!

### 1.30.0 — 2026-06-25

Weather, motion, and a yard you can arrange by hand. 

Your personal library: Build a hive the way you like it once, save it as a template, then drop it onto new hives in a tap. Tag & organize so you can reuse what you like.

### 1.29.0 — 2026-05-10

Queens are here! Move them between hives, follow them from cell to laying, and watch their reign. Inspections now record frame coverage: bees, brood, honey, and pollen with an estimated strength score voice dictation can fill in for you.

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