Comparison

Barrows TradeX vs BeesPilot

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

Head to head
About

Barrows TradeX

Features
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Job cards view all: Refresh checks for new job cards - Allocated time to complete job - Google maps button - Each job card has indication of revenue stream: - Installation - Event - Upliftment - Audit - Maintenance Products view: List of all items allocated for the day is viewed here. - User must accept that they have recieved all items. - Check to acknowledge - User can’t progress Routes / Start day: - Capture vehicle reg. no. - Capture odometer at start of trip ‘Trip’ is defined by the period the user is actively working through job cards. Can be 1 day or more. - User taps Start trip - Distance of device to address. Will update as device moves to each address. - Time to destination (Google maps) - Tap to load Google maps (API)

About

BeesPilot

This application streamlines property inspections by integrating drone flight, mobile image capture, and onsite interviews into a single platform. It provides a map view of property locations, archives completed inspections, and offers detailed information for efficient navigation to the next site. Enhanced drone compatibility ensures broad usability.

Highlights
  • Integrated drone flight, mobile imaging, and interviews
  • Map view of property locations
  • Automated archiving of inspections
  • Detailed inspection information and routing
  • Compatibility with multiple drone models
Features
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Bees360 is a leading innovator of deep learning and computer vision technology who focuses on bringing AI and drone solutions to property underwriting and claim inspections. It is founded by PhDs and insurance experts whose collective background in data science, mathematics, property claims & underwriting provide an unparalleled level of knowledge to build AI-powered workflow and a disruptive business model for the conventional insurance industry. The new BeesPilot™ app offers the following features: 1. All-In-One App: Combine Drone Flight, Mobile Image Acquisition, and Onsite Interview altogether. Drone pilots can complete property inspections using this single App; 2. Map view: Display the geographic locations of all properties in one map; 3. History List: Automatically archive the completed inspections in the History List; 4. Inspection Detail Page: Provide the fastest route to the next property along with key information about the inspection; 5. More Drone Compatibility: Now offering compatibility with 8 different types of drones which include: DJI Phantom 4, Phantom 4 Pro & V2.0, Phantom 4 Advanced, Mavic Pro & Platinum, Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic Air, and Mavic Mini. Tips: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Follow us: 1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bees360inc/ 2. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bees360/ 3. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bees360inc 4. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNdTfmxsU51NYmryJpGScOw Visit our website for more information at www.bees360.com.

Screenshots

Barrows TradeX4 screens
BeesPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BeesPilot at weekly against Barrows TradeX's every 3 weeks. Barrows TradeX's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barrows TradeX ships an update every 3 weeks, BeesPilot weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barrows TradeX versus BeesPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarrows TradeXBeesPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (304 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—68.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—304 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB391 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBarrows Design And Manufacture (PTY) LtdBees360 INC.

Bugs and requests

Barrows TradeX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BeesPilot

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Audio not playing while inspecting
  • Audio pauses when switching categories
  • In-app phone calling program not working
  • In-app messaging is hit and miss
  • App sent a warning and dropped drone
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  • Drone battery warning caused crash
  • Height altitude not accurate
  • Red warning for too high above roof is annoying
  • Auto focus beeps are annoying
  • Camera turns off before drone is landed
  • Does not work for iPhones
  • Won't connect to DJI Mavic 3 Classic
  • App not working with Mini 3 Pro on Android devices

Requested features

9 requests
  • Accommodate newer drones
  • Support for DJI Air 3
  • Support for Mini 4 Pro
  • More in-depth app training
  • List insured names and addresses
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  • Display distance above roof
  • Add return to home feature on low battery
  • Update software for newer drones
  • Add autonomous flight mode compatibility details

In-app purchases

None

Barrows TradeX

No in-app purchases

None

BeesPilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barrows TradeX free?
Barrows TradeX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeesPilot free?
BeesPilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barrows TradeX or BeesPilot have ads?
Neither Barrows TradeX nor BeesPilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barrows TradeX or BeesPilot?
Barrows TradeX ships an update every 3 weeks, and BeesPilot weekly. Most recently, Barrows TradeX was updated on September 8, 2026 and BeesPilot on September 29, 2026.

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