Comparison

Metaltech vs MyApiary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Metaltech

Features
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Metaltech Scaffolding is your premier source for all your scaffolding needs. A reputable North American manufacturer, Metaltech Scaffold frames use the SaferStack Design in order to help prevent injury during transport and reduce warehousing space while in storage. Use this App to calculate your scaffolding needs for any wall dimensions, share the results with colleagues or get a quote for your quantities. The App is also your best resourceΒ for a one step access to the website, the brochures and the videos. We hope you enjoy our new App.

About

MyApiary

Features
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MyApiary is a practical, no-nonsense beekeeping app built by a beekeeper who got tired of messy notebooks and scattered records. Document everything the way you actually work Supported languages: SE-Swedish, GB-English, DE-German, FR-French, ES-Spanish. Modular Inspections β€” Choose exactly what you want to record each time. Keep it light for a quick check or go deep with full health, brood, temperament and treatment notes. No forced fields. Voice-First Logging β€” Talk while you work (hands stay on the frames). The app turns your words into structured inspection records. Full Colony History That Travels β€” Every hive and queen has a permanent ID. When you sell, give away or move a colony, the new owner gets the complete history β€” all inspections, Varroa treatments, queen changes and notes. No more starting from zero. Other things you'll use every season Local community signals β€” see anonymous Varroa levels and spring activity in your area. Queen management & rearing calendar. Honey harvest & sales tracking with receipts. Varroa journal and treatment log. Smart winter feeding calculator. Offline-first β€” works perfectly out in the apiary. Multiple apiaries, detailed box/ladder views, drawings and more. Whether you're a hobby beekeeper with a few hives or managing a larger operation, MyApiary gives you full control without the hassle. Completely free while we're building the user base. Feedback is very welcome β€” this is still a one-person project made for real beekeepers. Download MyApiary and try it on your next inspection. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Metaltech4 screens
MyApiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metaltech at none against MyApiary's 3. Metaltech also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.5). MyApiary's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MyApiary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Metaltech asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metaltech ships an update every 9 months, MyApiary fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Metaltech versus MyApiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaltechMyApiary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS9.1 β€” better15.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetaltech-Omega Inc.Erik Borgstrom

In-app purchases

None

Metaltech

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MyApiary

Subscriptions2
  • Plus$2.991 Month
  • Full app features$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Early Bird - one time payment!$24.99

Questions

Is Metaltech free?
Metaltech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyApiary free?
MyApiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metaltech or MyApiary have ads?
Neither Metaltech nor MyApiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metaltech or MyApiary?
Metaltech ships an update every 9 months, and MyApiary fortnightly. Most recently, Metaltech was updated on October 16, 2026 and MyApiary on October 15, 2026.

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