Comparison

i vs BeeKeepPal

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

Head to head
About

i

Features
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The i-bee application captures and transmits complete information about the condition of your apiary. Control of weather conditions in the apiary - temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation. Fixation of the state of each hive - temperature, weight, sound spectrum. Warning in case of theft or falling of the hive. Diary of a beekeeper, with the ability to create reminders then setting tasks to colleagues.

About

BeeKeepPal

This app helps beekeepers manage their apiaries and beehives digitally. It allows for detailed record-keeping of hive inspections and scheduling of apiary tasks with reminders. Get informed recommendations based on your inspection data.

Highlights
  • Apiary management
  • Beehive management
  • Inspection record-keeping
  • Task scheduling and reminders
  • Data-driven recommendations
Features
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Being responsible for an entire colony of living things in itself can be hard work. There's some heavy lifting and physically difficult tasks involved. On top of that, record keeping and paper works can be time consuming and tiring, but unfortunately, it is something that we cannot avoid. What if we tell you, there is a solution. Introducing BeeKeepPal, a complete operations management app for novice as well as commercial beekeepers that lets you digitally record all your beekeeping information. The BeeKeepPal mobile app allows you to: 1. Manage Your Apiary Give your apiary a name and start managing its details, including its location. 2. Manage Your Beehives Add your beehives to an apiary, and manage aspects such as the queen, beehive components and inspections. 3. Record Your Beehive Inspections Record your beehive inspection, filling out as much information as you think is necessary. BeeKeepPal uses your inspection data to provide informed recommendations for your beehives. 4. Schedule Tasks There's always something to do around your apiary. Schedule your tasks and get reminders when they are near due.

Screenshots

i4 screens
BeeKeepPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: i at none against BeeKeepPal's shown. i also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 5 weeks, BeeKeepPal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
i versus BeeKeepPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBeeKeepPal
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better14.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size58 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIT INNOVATIONSAkeem Murray

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

None

BeeKeepPal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeeKeepPal free?
BeeKeepPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do i or BeeKeepPal have ads?
BeeKeepPal shows ads; i does not.
Which is updated more often, i or BeeKeepPal?
i ships an update every 5 weeks, and BeeKeepPal every 2 months. Most recently, i was updated on September 28, 2026 and BeeKeepPal on September 17, 2026.

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