# 探记备忘录 vs HiveBloom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiveBloom at 89% against 探记备忘录's 50%. HiveBloom also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). 探记备忘录's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 探记备忘录 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and HiveBloom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HiveBloom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiveBloom has 291 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of 探记备忘录's written reviews are positive against 89% of HiveBloom's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 探记备忘录 | HiveBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1447711604/reviews) | **[4.8 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **291** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 97 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [上海探课网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443490715) | [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619) |

## What reviewers say

### 探记备忘录

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1447711604)

This app helps you organize your life by consolidating various record-keeping functions into one place. It offers features for journaling, budgeting, photo albums, to-do lists, habit tracking, and health monitoring, with options for collaborative scene-based recording.

**Highlights:** Multi-functional life recording, Collaborative scene-based sharing, Journaling and rich text editing, Budgeting with statistics and charts, Photo album management, To-do lists and habit tracking, Health and period tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 催一波更新 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 一点小心意 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 送程序员咖啡 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 来份加班夜宵 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 帮探记做更好 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 承包探记鱼塘 | $89.99 | one-time |


### HiveBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620)

This app simplifies beekeeping by providing a digital journal for managing your hives. It helps you track colonies, record inspections, and stay organized, with features like cloud syncing and weather-based reminders. The free version supports up to two hives.

**Highlights:** Free management for up to 2 hives, Unlimited hive inspections, Apiary mapping and organization, Detailed hive health tracking, Cloud backup and syncing, Weather-based inspection reminders, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HiveBloom Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| HiveBloom Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| HiveBloom Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| HiveBloom Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Intuitive design
- 👍 Excellent for tracking hives
- 👍 Comprehensive record-keeping options
- 👍 Voice note taker feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of response from support
- 🐛 Paywall/cost concerns
- 🐛 Missing financial management feature
- 🐛 No Spanish version available
- 🐛 Issues with data loss after trial

**Reported bugs**

- Technical issue with no support response
- Lost all entries and data after free trial
- Issues with reloading records after phone death (resolved by support)
- Harvest feature issue (resolved by support)

**Requested features**

- Ability to share notes/inspections read-only
- Summary views for varroa counts, hive weights, gentleness over time
- Line graphs for data visualization
- Financial management features (recording sales, units)
- Ability to modify dates to be in the past


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 探记备忘录 free?

探记备忘录 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HiveBloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 探记备忘录 or HiveBloom?

HiveBloom is rated higher. 探记备忘录 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while HiveBloom averages 4.8 from 291 ratings.

### Do 探记备忘录 or HiveBloom have ads?

探记备忘录 shows ads; HiveBloom does not.

### Which is updated more often, 探记备忘录 or HiveBloom?

探记备忘录 ships an update fortnightly, and HiveBloom fortnightly. Most recently, 探记备忘录 was updated on October 24, 2026 and HiveBloom on October 24, 2026.

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