# i vs Beentry

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: i at none against Beentry's 2. i also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Beentry's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beentry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

i ships an update every 5 weeks, Beentry every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | Beentry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beentry/id1559735294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IT INNOVATIONS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263866179) | [PunkHive s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545103631) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-bee/id1442548233)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beentry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beentry/id1559735294)

A modern notebook for beekeepers to manage colonies, treatments, and yields. Record hive details, add photos, and plan tasks with an intuitive interface. Access your data online or offline with synchronization to a web version.

**Highlights:** Apiary and hive management, Detailed colony status tracking, Treatment and care recording, Yield tracking (honey, wax, etc.), Task planning with notifications, Photo documentation, Offline and online synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY | $3.99 | per month |
| YEARLY | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is Beentry free?

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

### Do i or Beentry have ads?

Neither i nor Beentry shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or Beentry?

i ships an update every 5 weeks, and Beentry every 9 days. Most recently, i was updated on September 28, 2026 and Beentry on October 2, 2026.

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