# HiveSense: Smart Hive Tracker — Bee Colony & Apiary Manager

> Offline beekeeping manager for hive inspections, sensor monitoring, and colony tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Jan Rowinski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivesense-smart-hive-tracker/id6759068465 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jan Rowinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826892206)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 109 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivesense-smart-hive-tracker/id6759068465/reviews.md

## What is HiveSense?

THE SMART BEEKEEPING APP — BUILT FOR THE FIELD

HiveSense is the all-in-one hive tracker and apiary manager for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers. Log inspections offline, connect Bluetooth hive sensors, and record voice notes hands-free — all without internet.

OFFLINE-FIRST HIVE INSPECTIONS
- Log inspections anywhere — no internet required
- Quick checks and full detailed inspections
- All data stored securely on your device
- Optional cloud sync for multi-device access
- No account required to get started

BLUETOOTH HIVE SENSOR MONITORING
- Connect BroodMinder and BEEP sensors via Bluetooth
- Monitor temperature, humidity, and hive weight in real time
- Track colony health trends across seasons
- Automatic sensor detection and pairing

HANDS-FREE VOICE NOTES
- Record inspection notes with on-device speech recognition
- Perfect for use with beekeeping gloves in the field
- Transcribed locally — no internet or cloud processing
- Powered by Whisper AI running entirely on your device

COLONY & QUEEN TRACKING
- Track queen age, color marking, genetics, and status
- Monitor colony strength, temperament, and health
- Record varroa treatments, feedings, and honey harvests
- Photo documentation for hives, frames, and colonies

SMART APIARY MANAGEMENT
- Organize hives across multiple apiaries
- Local weather and pollen data for each apiary
- Map view with GPS coordinates
- Share apiaries with your beekeeping team
- Role-based access for team collaboration

TASK REMINDERS & CALENDAR
- Schedule inspection reminders and treatment follow-ups
- Recurring tasks for seasonal management
- Calendar view of upcoming hive checks
- Assign tasks to team members

PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN
- Zero data collection by default
- All data stored locally on your device
- Voice processing happens entirely on-device
- No account required — ever

MULTILINGUAL
- Available in English, German, Spanish, French, and Polish

Whether you manage 2 hives or 200, HiveSense helps you track colony health, log inspections, monitor sensors, and stay on top of your beekeeping — even without cell service.

Free for up to 15 hives. No subscription required to get started.

Privacy Policy: https://www.tryhivesense.com/#privacy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.tryhivesense.com/terms

## Key features

- Offline hive inspections
- Bluetooth sensor monitoring
- Hands-free voice notes
- Colony and queen tracking
- Apiary management
- Task reminders and calendar
- Multi-device cloud sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HiveSense Pro — Founding | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| HiveSense Pro | $74.99 | per year |
| Hobbyist Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Hobbyist Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| HiveSense Pro — Founding | $5.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivesense-smart-hive-tracker/id6759068465/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent customer service

*2026-06-27*

This app has save us from those clumsy notes in my phone or notebook. We love it.

## Frequently asked questions about HiveSense

### Does HiveSense have ads?

Yes, HiveSense contains advertisements. It is a free app with in-app purchases available for expanded features and hive limits.

### What is the pricing for HiveSense?

HiveSense is free for up to 15 hives. Subscription plans include Hobbyist Monthly ($3.99), Pro Monthly ($8.99), Hobbyist Annual ($34.99), and Pro Annual ($59.99).

### Can I use HiveSense without an internet connection?

Yes, HiveSense is designed for offline use. You can log inspections and record voice notes anywhere, as all data is stored securely on your device.

### What beekeeping sensors are compatible with HiveSense?

HiveSense supports BroodMinder and BEEP sensors. You can connect them via Bluetooth to monitor temperature, humidity, and hive weight in real time.

### How does HiveSense handle data privacy?

HiveSense prioritizes privacy with zero data collection by default. All data is stored locally on your device, and voice processing occurs entirely on-device.

### What languages is HiveSense available in?

HiveSense is available in English, German, Spanish, French, and Polish, making it accessible to a global beekeeping community.

### Can I share my apiary data with others using HiveSense?

Yes, HiveSense allows you to share apiaries with your beekeeping team. It also supports role-based access for team collaboration.

### How often is HiveSense updated?

The latest version of HiveSense is 1.1.2, last updated on July 7, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2026-08-09

New in 1.1.4:
• Voice recordings are now always saved to your hive's notes — audio and transcript
• Notes show up in Field Mode too
• Team members now appear in the task assignment and member lists on every device
• Log a varroa mite count (alcohol wash or sugar roll) under Treatments
• BroodMinder sensors show their printed ID so you can tell scales apart
Thanks for beekeeping with HiveSense.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-07-17

New in 1.1.3:
• Shared apiaries — invited helpers now reliably see the owner's hives
• Smoother first login — fixed a setup loop that could send new sign-ins back to onboarding
• Android polish — buttons and quick actions no longer hide behind the navigation bar, and text notes stay above the keyboard
• Clearer "Quick Inspect" shortcut on the apiary screen
Thanks for beekeeping with HiveSense.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-07-07

New in 1.1.2:
• Quick notes — capture a voice, photo, or text note right from the hive screen, saved automatically in seconds
• New photo gallery on every hive
• Voice inspections understand natural speech much better and follow your app language
• Upgraded on-device speech model for more accurate transcription
Note: voice features will ask you to re-download the improved speech model (~181 MB) once. Thanks for beekeeping with HiveSense.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-06-26

New in 1.1.1:
• Move a hive to another apiary — all your inspections, treatments, harvests, notes, and sensors move with it
• The apiary map now updates instantly after you move a hive
• Cleaner, tidier layout for the hive action buttons
• Various fixes and improvements
Thanks for beekeeping with HiveSense.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-06-15

New in 1.1.0:
• Refer a friend — you both earn bonus Pro days when they join
• Hive Health Card — share a snapshot of any hive's health
• Voice notes now understand German, Spanish, French, and Polish
• Smoother team invitations and more reliable apiary sharing
Note: the first sync after updating may take a bit longer than usual. Thanks for beekeeping with HiveSense.

## More apps by Jan Rowinski

- [Mushroom Tracker: ID & Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mushroom-tracker-id-and-map/id6748661615)

All apps by Jan Rowinski: https://appshunter.io/developer/1826892206

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*