Comparison

BroodMinder Cell vs Bee Notes

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

Head to head

A diary for beekeepers

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

About

BroodMinder Cell

Features

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This app is specifically for controlling BroodMinder-CELL &/or BroodMinder-WIFI data hubs. Use BroodMinder or BroodMinder-Apiary apps to read your BroodMinder devices. BroodMinder Cell is a device used to automatically and remotely upload data from BroodMinder sensors to MyBroodMinder.com. This app is used for setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of the BroodMinder-Cell/WIFI device.

About

Bee Notes

A straightforward digital diary designed for beekeepers to meticulously record hive activities. Track crucial data like varroa checks, hive weight, queen information, and comb management. It offers a free tier for up to three hives with no advertisements.

Highlights

Track varroa checks and treatments
Record hive weight
Manage queen data
Log brood count
Monitor comb additions/removals

Features

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Bee Notes is a simple diary for beekeepers. Keep track of all your activities like - Varroa checks/treatments - Hive weight - Queen data - Brood count - Adding/removing combs (food, honey, brood) - etc. It's free for up to three hives, no ads whatsoever. Give it a try!

Screenshots

BroodMinder Cell1 screens

Bee Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BroodMinder Cell at none against Bee Notes's 2. BroodMinder Cell also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Bee Notes's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bee Notes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BroodMinder Cell asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BroodMinder Cell ships an update every 6 months, Bee Notes monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

BroodMinder Cell versus Bee Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	BroodMinder Cell	Bee Notes
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	1 — better
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	8.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	67 MB	77 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	IF, LLC	Johannes Charra

In-app purchases

None

BroodMinder Cell

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bee Notes

One-time2

Support coffee$0.99
Full version$0.99

Questions

Is BroodMinder Cell free?

BroodMinder Cell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Bee Notes free?

Bee Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do BroodMinder Cell or Bee Notes have ads?

Neither BroodMinder Cell nor Bee Notes shows ads.

Which is updated more often, BroodMinder Cell or Bee Notes?

BroodMinder Cell ships an update every 6 months, and Bee Notes monthly. Most recently, BroodMinder Cell was updated on September 17, 2026 and Bee Notes on August 5, 2026.