Comparison

Apiarist vs Apiary

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

Head to head
About

Apiarist

This application helps beekeepers manage their apiaries and hives efficiently. It allows for tracking inspections, harvests, and financial data, with features like photo storage and task reminders. The app works offline and supports data import/export for comprehensive apiary management.

Highlights
  • Track unlimited apiaries, hives, inspections, and harvests
  • Store data locally and work offline
  • Take photos of apiaries and inspections
  • Reminders for scheduled tasks
  • Financial tracking for income and expenses
  • Data import and export for backup
Features
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Manage your apiary easily and professionally This app is designed specifically for beekeepers — from beginners to experienced professionals. It will help you efficiently manage your beekeeping business, track hive conditions, and plan your work for the entire season. Key Features: - Track unlimited apiaries, hives, inspections and honey harvests - Sync your data between your Apple devices if you use iCloud - Store all information locally — your data is always safe - Works without internet — use the app anywhere - Take photos of apiaries, hives and inspections - Reminders about scheduled tasks - Flexible settings tailored to your needs - Data import and export for backup - Financial tracking income and expenses - Dictionary and reference support - Growth charts for key indicators - Monitor essential metrics Supported Languages: English, 中文, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, 日本語, Português, Русский, Español, Türkçe, Magyar, Nederlands, Український, Eesti, Svenska, Polski, Norsk Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Apiary

A digital beekeeping logbook designed for field use. Record hive inspections, track colony health, and manage notes offline. Includes photo documentation and automatic organization for easy colony development tracking.

Highlights
  • Digital beekeeping logbook
  • Offline hive inspections
  • Track hive health
  • Detailed inspection history
  • Photo documentation
  • Data safety and backup
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Apiary — Digital Beekeeping Logbook Apiary is a practical beekeeping companion built for real field work. Record inspections, track hive health and keep organized notes — even without internet. Designed for hobbyists and professionals who need a fast and reliable way to manage their colonies. Inspect hives quickly Perform quick checks in seconds while standing at the hive. Log activity, sound, brood condition and issues without interrupting your workflow. Detailed inspection history Keep a complete record for every hive: • inspection history • feeding log • treatments • notes and observations Everything stays organized automatically so you can follow colony development over time. Photo documentation Capture hive photos and keep them attached to inspections. Perfect for monitoring brood patterns, queen presence and seasonal changes. Works offline Apiary works entirely on your device. No signal required in remote apiaries and no accounts to create. Data safety Your data stays on your device. Export and restore your database anytime using manual backup. Built for the field High-contrast interface and large touch targets make it easy to use outdoors.

Screenshots

Apiarist4 screens
Apiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apiary at none against Apiarist's 6. Apiary also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Apiarist's advantage is ratings volume (148 vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Apiarist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Apiary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Apiary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apiarist has 148 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apiarist ships an update every 10 days, Apiary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Apiarist versus Apiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApiaristApiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (148 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings148 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg SolovievMarton Hun

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Apiarist

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • 1 coffee$4.99
  • 2 coffees$9.99
  • 5 coffees$24.99
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  • 10 coffees$49.99
None

Apiary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apiarist free?
Apiarist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apiary free?
Apiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Apiarist or Apiary?
Apiary is rated higher. Apiarist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Apiary averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Apiarist or Apiary have ads?
Neither Apiarist nor Apiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apiarist or Apiary?
Apiarist ships an update every 10 days, and Apiary every 2 months. Most recently, Apiarist was updated on October 24, 2026 and Apiary on October 28, 2026.

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