BeeCheck vs HiveBloom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeeCheck
This app allows beekeepers to register and map their hives directly from their mobile device. Users can easily move their hives and manage their apiary locations. It's designed for beekeepers participating in the FieldWatch stewardship platform.
- Hive registration
- Hive mapping
- Hive relocation
- Mobile management
- FieldWatch integration
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The new BeeCheck app is an upgrade in functionality and ease-of-use for the beekeepers who participate in the FieldWatch stewardship platform. Not only can beekeepers register and map their hives, they can now move them with ease from their mobile device or tablet! Existing users of BeeCheck simply need to download the FREE app and login. New BeeCheck users can sign up right from the app and map their hives! Staying connected in agriculture has never been easier!
HiveBloom
This app simplifies beekeeping by providing a digital journal for managing your hives. It helps you track colonies, record inspections, and stay organized, with features like cloud syncing and weather-based reminders. The free version supports up to two hives.
- Free management for up to 2 hives
- Unlimited hive inspections
- Apiary mapping and organization
- Detailed hive health tracking
- Cloud backup and syncing
- Weather-based inspection reminders
- Offline functionality
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HiveBloom: Free beehive management for healthier, happier bees Keep your colonies thriving with HiveBloom, the beekeeping journal that makes hive management clear and effortless. Whether you're tending a few backyard hives or managing a large apiary, HiveBloom helps you stay organized and connected to your bees. Free forever for up to 2 hives. - Free forever. Manage up to 2 hives with unlimited inspections at no cost. No trial, no credit card, no expiration. - Upgrade when you're ready. Unlock unlimited hives and premium features for only $59.99/year or $5.99/month. - Oversee every apiary. Add as many apiaries as you like and see them pinned on the map. - Track your hives. HiveBloom keeps your colonies organized in one place. - Protect your bees' health. Record detailed inspections and check the status of any hive at a glance. - Work together. Share apiaries so friends or fellow beekeepers can help manage your hives. - Always in sync. Your records are securely backed up and automatically synced to the cloud. - Stay on schedule. Get notified when it's time to inspect, with smart reminders based on your local weather. - Works offline. Keep logging even without a connection. - Quick access. Use QR codes or NFC tags on your hives for instant identification. View our terms of service at https://hivebloom.com/terms-of-service/ Icons by Flat Icons, Smashicons, Freepik, and Nhor Phai via flaticon.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiveBloom at 88% against BeeCheck's 0%. HiveBloom also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). BeeCheck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. HiveBloom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BeeCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.
HiveBloom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiveBloom has 287 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BeeCheck's written reviews are positive against 88% of HiveBloom's.
BeeCheck ships an update every 3 months, HiveBloom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeeCheck | HiveBloom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) | 4.8 (287 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 287 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FieldWatch, Inc. | Martin Fuhry |
Customer experience
BeeCheck
HiveBloom
Bugs and requests
BeeCheck
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HiveBloom
Reported bugs
4 issues- Technical issue with no support response
- Lost all entries and data after free trial
- Issues with reloading records after phone death (resolved by support)
- Harvest feature issue (resolved by support)
Requested features
9 requests- Ability to share notes/inspections read-only
- Summary views for varroa counts, hive weights, gentleness over time
- Line graphs for data visualization
- Financial management features (recording sales, units)
- Ability to modify dates to be in the past
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- General notes per hive
- Ability to mark defensive bees
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
In-app purchases
BeeCheck
No in-app purchases
HiveBloom
- HiveBloom Monthly$2.991 Month
- HiveBloom Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- HiveBloom Yearly$17.991 Year
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- HiveBloom Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$59.991 Year
