# ApiManager vs HiveHelper

The clearest difference is rating: HiveHelper at 5.0 against ApiManager's 2.0. HiveHelper also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). ApiManager's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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 HiveHelper sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HiveHelper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiveHelper has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of ApiManager's written reviews are positive against 100% of HiveHelper's.

ApiManager ships an update every 2 weeks, HiveHelper every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ApiManager | HiveHelper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apimanager/id1489101606/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivehelper/id6760438195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 135 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Domagoj Filipan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489101365) | [Matrix Digital Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884475234) |

## 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 |


### HiveHelper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivehelper/id6760438195)

This app provides a structured way to log beekeeping inspections, track hive health, and receive expert advice based on your data. It helps manage multiple hives, visualize trends, and offers offline capabilities for detailed record-keeping.

**Highlights:** Structured inspection logging, Hive health dashboard, Mite trend charting, Season summary and analysis, Manage multiple hives, Expert action items, Offline first functionality

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HiveHelper Pro — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| HiveHelper Pro — Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| HiveHelper Pro — Semiannual | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| HiveHelper Pro — Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ApiManager free?

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

### Is HiveHelper free?

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

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

HiveHelper is rated higher. ApiManager averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HiveHelper averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do ApiManager or HiveHelper have ads?

Neither ApiManager nor HiveHelper shows ads.

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

ApiManager ships an update every 2 weeks, and HiveHelper every 3 weeks. Most recently, ApiManager was updated on October 24, 2026 and HiveHelper 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.*