# ApiManager vs ApiNote

The clearest difference is rating: ApiNote at 5.0 against ApiManager's 2.0. ApiNote also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). ApiManager's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ApiManager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ApiNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ApiNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of ApiManager's written reviews are positive against 67% of ApiNote's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ApiManager | ApiNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apimanager/id1489101606/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apinote-beekeeping-hive-log/id6752503587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 135 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Domagoj Filipan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489101365) | [Petr Drabek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538337928) |

## 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 |


### ApiNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apinote-beekeeping-hive-log/id6752503587)

This app helps beekeepers manage their apiaries and hives. It allows for detailed tracking of inspections, treatments, feedings, and honey harvests. Features include AI voice logging, weather tracking, and cloud storage for easy access and collaboration.

**Highlights:** AI Voice hive inspections, Track hive inspections and health, Manage apiary and hive data, Monitor honey production, Plan beekeeping tasks, Weather tracking, Cloud storage and multi-user access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ApiNote Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| ApiNote Pro monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ApiNote Pro yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ApiManager free?

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

### Is ApiNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ApiManager or ApiNote?

ApiNote is rated higher. ApiManager averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ApiNote averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ApiManager or ApiNote have ads?

Neither ApiManager nor ApiNote shows ads.

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

ApiManager ships an update every 2 weeks, and ApiNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, ApiManager was updated on October 24, 2026 and ApiNote on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*