This app helps beekeepers manage their hives by tracking mite counts, recording voice notes, and monitoring Bluetooth sensors. It offers offline functionality for field use and supports colony, queen, and apiary management. Features include task reminders and team collaboration.
1.1.7
October 30, 2026
New in 1.1.7: • Field mode: tap the mic, record or type notes hive by hive, then sort them onto your hives later — works offline • One recording that names several hives splits into one card per hive • A chirp and buzz confirm each saved note; optional read-aloud • Start field mode from the Action Button, Shortcuts or the app icon • Better understanding of quick notes like "eggs and larvae, bees calm, good stores" • Start logging as a guest — no sign-up needed • A guided tour walks you through your first apiary, hive and inspection • Cloud sync is now part of Pro. Free accounts stay on your phone; members of a Pro organization still sync with their team • Home date and weather now in your language; sync fixes Thanks for beekeeping with HiveSense.
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Yes, HiveSense contains advertisements. As it is a free app with in-app purchases, ads are part of the monetization model.
HiveSense is free to download and use for up to 5 hives. Optional subscription plans for HiveSense Pro are available, starting at $5.99 per month or $49.99 annually, with a 14-day free trial for the annual plan.
HiveSense is designed with privacy first, working fully offline with data stored on your device. Optional cloud sync keeps data consistent across devices, and voice notes are transcribed locally without sending audio to external services. Anonymous usage analytics can be disabled.
Yes, HiveSense is built with an offline-first approach, allowing you to log inspections and manage your hives anywhere without requiring cell service or internet.
HiveSense is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, running on iOS.
The latest version of HiveSense is 1.1.7, last updated on October 30, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
HiveSense is available in multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, and Polish, making it accessible to a global beekeeping community.
While the free version supports up to 5 hives, HiveSense Pro offers expanded capabilities, likely including support for more hives, advanced analytics, or additional team collaboration features, as indicated by its availability as a paid upgrade.
