# BeeCheck vs HiveBloom

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.

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 September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeeCheck | HiveBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beecheck/id1347318866/reviews) | **[4.8 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **287** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FieldWatch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308668003) | [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619) |

## What reviewers say

### BeeCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beecheck/id1347318866)

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.

**Highlights:** Hive registration, Hive mapping, Hive relocation, Mobile management, FieldWatch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HiveBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HiveBloom Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| HiveBloom Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| HiveBloom Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| HiveBloom Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Intuitive design
- 👍 Excellent for tracking hives
- 👍 Comprehensive record-keeping options
- 👍 Voice note taker feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of response from support
- 🐛 Paywall/cost concerns
- 🐛 Missing financial management feature
- 🐛 No Spanish version available
- 🐛 Issues with data loss after trial

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeeCheck free?

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

### Is HiveBloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BeeCheck or HiveBloom?

HiveBloom is rated higher. BeeCheck averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while HiveBloom averages 4.8 from 287 ratings.

### Do BeeCheck or HiveBloom have ads?

Neither BeeCheck nor HiveBloom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BeeCheck or HiveBloom?

BeeCheck ships an update every 3 months, and HiveBloom fortnightly. Most recently, BeeCheck was updated on June 1, 2026 and HiveBloom on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*