i vs BeeKeepPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
i
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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.
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.
- Apiary management
- Beehive management
- Inspection record-keeping
- Task scheduling and reminders
- Data-driven recommendations
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | i | BeeKeepPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 14.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IT INNOVATIONS | Akeem Murray |
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
BeeKeepPal
No in-app purchases







