# Waggler — Beekeeping records made simple > Beekeeping records made simple (iPhone/iPad app by Hugo Ford.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waggler/id6767196769 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hugo Ford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896420267) - Category: Lifestyle - Price: Free - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 28 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2026-05-12 - Data updated: 2026-11-09 ## What is Waggler? Waggler is the beekeeping app built for real beekeepers — designed to be used in the field, with gloves on. Just tell Waggler what you saw. Type or dictate your observations in plain English. Waggler's AI reads your notes and fills in the structured inspection record automatically — temperament, brood, stores, pests and more. No forms, no fuss. Quick Inspect from the map Tap your apiary marker, describe what you saw, and Waggler identifies the hive and fills in the inspection form. Tap Save and you're done. The fastest way to record an inspection in the field. Smart reminders Mention "check back in a week" in your notes and Waggler automatically sets a reminder. Or create your own recurring reminders for each apiary — treatments, feeding, swarm checks. Active reminders are flagged on your apiary cards so nothing slips through. what3words location Every apiary is pinpointed to a 3x3 metre square using what3words. Find your way back to remote locations with a simple three-word address, and share precise locations with other beekeepers or emergency services. Dashboard Simple dashboard showing umbers of hives, year to date production and prompts for any recommended actions with hives. Also has quick reference guide " the beekeepers year" Complete hive records Track inspections, treatments, feeding, extractions and honey yield across all your hives and apiaries. Edit or delete any record. Export a full annual PDF report for your own records or to share with your bee inspector. Queen management Record queen origin, year introduced and marking colour. Waggler suggests the correct international marking colour automatically. Log queen losses with date and reason — full history kept for every hive. Built for the field Screen stays on during inspections — no accidental sleep mid-inspection Haptic feedback confirms every save Voice Control compatible — fully usable hands-free with iOS Voice Control Dark theme throughout — easy to read in bright sunlight Share your apiary Invite other beekeepers to view or edit your records. Perfect for shared apiaries, beekeeping associations, or mentoring new beekeepers. Waggler is free to download. An internet connection is currently required to save records. ## Is Waggler safe? Not enough ratings yet to assess Waggler. ## Is Waggler legit? Waggler has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Waggler is 48 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.5.0 — 2026-06-09 Version 1.5.0 brings inspection photos and a stack of improvements across the app. INSPECTION PHOTOS Add up to 5 photos to any inspection — from your camera or photo library. Photos are stored securely and display as thumbnails in your inspection history. Tap any thumbnail to view full screen. Photos can also be added when editing a past inspection. PDF EXPORT — APIARY REPORTS Export a full annual report for an entire apiary in one PDF — all hives, all records, in one document. Access it from the Export Report button in any apiary. The existing hive-level export is still available from inside each hive. Extraction records now include honey weight (kg) alongside jar count. HIVE SORT ORDER Rearrange your hives within an apiary using the ↑↓ arrows on each hive card. Order is saved automatically. DASHBOARD The map screen now shows a Dashboard with your key stats — active hives, jars this season, and action alerts for hives that need attention. Flags hives not inspected in 14+ days (spring/summer), hives without varroa treatment (autumn/winter), and hives with sparse stores. Tap any flagged hive to go straight to it. THE BEEKEEPER'S YEAR A new month-by-month seasonal guide to UK beekeeping, accessible from the dashboard. Your current month is highlighted and the screen scrolls to it automatically. OFFLINE SAVES Inspections are now saved locally if you have no signal at the hive, and sync automatically the next time you open the app with a connection. An amber indicator on the map screen shows if any inspections are waiting to sync. ARCHIVE HIVES Lost a hive? Long press its card and choose Archive. The hive is hidden from your apiary but all its records are preserved. Restore it any time from the archived section at the bottom of the apiary screen. BEEBASE LINK Quick link to the National Bee Unit (BeeBase) website added to the Help screen. BUG FIXES AND POLISH Inspection form now warns before discarding unsaved changes. AI autocomplete added to the Edit Inspection screen. Queen cell detail, colony population and brood stage fields added throughout. Various small fixes and improvements. ### 1.3.0 — 2026-05-21 AI-Powered Inspections Type your observations in plain English and tap Autocomplete — Waggler fills in the structured fields automatically. Mention checking back and a reminder is created too. Quick Inspect from the Map Tap your apiary marker on the map to start a hands-free inspection. The AI identifies your hive and pre-fills the form from your notes. what3words Integration Every apiary can now be pinpointed with a what3words address. Set it automatically from your GPS or type a three-word address to set coordinates. Tap the address to open in the what3words app. Edit Apiary Update your apiary name, notes and location at any time from the apiary screen. Queen Records Auto-suggested marking colours based on the year introduced. Log queen losses with date, reason and notes — full history kept per hive. Edit & Delete Records Feeding and treatment records can now be edited or corrected after saving. Reminders Reminders button now accessible from the apiary screen. Active reminders highlighted in amber on your apiary cards. Other Improvements Calendar date pickers throughout, screen stays on during inspections, haptic feedback on save, and various bug fixes. ### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-13 Improved usability including optimisation for hands free use with Voice Control. Improved extraction screen allowing multiple supers from multiple hives to be extracted in a single batch with automatic batch numbering. Improved map and hive photo display. 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