# Домофон 2.0 vs HiveBloom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiveBloom at 88% against Домофон 2.0's 48%. HiveBloom also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (287 vs 19). Домофон 2.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiveBloom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Домофон 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

HiveBloom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiveBloom has 287 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Домофон 2.0's written reviews are positive against 88% of HiveBloom's.

Домофон 2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, HiveBloom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Домофон 2.0 | HiveBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20/id1453982959/reviews) | **[4.8 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **287** |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 99 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ООО Дом-ИТ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321821071) | [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619) |

## What reviewers say

### Домофон 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20/id1453982959)

Manage home access, view live city and property cameras, and review visit history. This smart key system provides a new level of home security and convenience.

**Highlights:** Manage keys and access, Access online video cameras, View visit history, Generate reports, 24/7 technical support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Домофон 2.0 free?

Домофон 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HiveBloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Домофон 2.0 or HiveBloom?

HiveBloom is rated higher. Домофон 2.0 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while HiveBloom averages 4.8 from 287 ratings.

### Do Домофон 2.0 or HiveBloom have ads?

Neither Домофон 2.0 nor HiveBloom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Домофон 2.0 or HiveBloom?

Домофон 2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, and HiveBloom fortnightly. Most recently, Домофон 2.0 was updated on September 27, 2026 and HiveBloom on August 27, 2026.

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