# ApiManager vs HiveBloom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiveBloom at 88% against ApiManager's 67%. ApiManager's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ApiManager sells 3 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.

ApiManager ships an update every 2 weeks, HiveBloom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ApiManager | HiveBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **287** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 135 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Domagoj Filipan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489101365) | [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619) |

## What reviewers say

### ApiManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apimanager/id1489101606)

This app helps beekeepers track and record hive development, inspections, honey production, and feedings. It offers user-friendly data management with graphs, reports, and statistics to monitor apiary progress and finances.

**Highlights:** Hive inspection tracking, Honey production recording, Feeding and task management, Graphs and reports, Advanced statistics, Expense and earnings tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Subscription | $14.99 | one-time |
| Standard Subscription | $30.99 | one-time |
| Premium Subscription | $64.99 | 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 ApiManager free?

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

### Is HiveBloom free?

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

### Do ApiManager or HiveBloom have ads?

Neither ApiManager nor HiveBloom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ApiManager or HiveBloom?

ApiManager ships an update every 2 weeks, and HiveBloom fortnightly. Most recently, ApiManager was updated on September 14, 2026 and HiveBloom on August 27, 2026.

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