Comparison

LaterMe vs HiveBloom

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

Head to head
About

LaterMe

Features
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There are a lot of things to remember to do when you get back Home or to the Office. Right? ...But when you step through the door you get preoccupied by other things. Am I right? Well then. Remind yourself to Water those plants at least 10 mins after you get Home...

About

HiveBloom

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
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HiveBloom: Free beehive management for healthier, happier bees Keep your colonies thriving with HiveBloom, the beekeeping journal that makes hive management clear and effortless. Whether you're tending a few backyard hives or managing a large apiary, HiveBloom helps you stay organized and connected to your bees. Free forever for up to 2 hives. - Free forever. Manage up to 2 hives with unlimited inspections at no cost. No trial, no credit card, no expiration. - Upgrade when you're ready. Unlock unlimited hives and premium features for only $59.99/year or $5.99/month. - Oversee every apiary. Add as many apiaries as you like and see them pinned on the map. - Track your hives. HiveBloom keeps your colonies organized in one place. - Protect your bees' health. Record detailed inspections and check the status of any hive at a glance. - Work together. Share apiaries so friends or fellow beekeepers can help manage your hives. - Always in sync. Your records are securely backed up and automatically synced to the cloud. - Stay on schedule. Get notified when it's time to inspect, with smart reminders based on your local weather. - Works offline. Keep logging even without a connection. - Quick access. Use QR codes or NFC tags on your hives for instant identification. View our terms of service at https://hivebloom.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

LaterMe4 screens
HiveBloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LaterMe at none against HiveBloom's 4. LaterMe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). HiveBloom's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 37 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaterMe ships an update every 37 months, HiveBloom fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LaterMe versus HiveBloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaterMeHiveBloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (291 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—291 — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEimantas TucasMartin Fuhry

Bugs and requests

LaterMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HiveBloom

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

9 requests
  • 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
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  • General notes per hive
  • Ability to mark defensive bees
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

LaterMe

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HiveBloom

Subscriptions4
  • HiveBloom Monthly$2.991 Month
  • HiveBloom Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • HiveBloom Yearly$17.991 Year
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  • HiveBloom Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is LaterMe free?
LaterMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HiveBloom free?
HiveBloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LaterMe or HiveBloom have ads?
Neither LaterMe nor HiveBloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaterMe or HiveBloom?
LaterMe ships an update every 37 months, and HiveBloom fortnightly. Most recently, LaterMe was updated on November 3, 2026 and HiveBloom on November 3, 2026.

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