Comparison

HiveBloom vs Numlab

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

Head to head
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/ Icons by Flat Icons, Smashicons, Freepik, and Nhor Phai via flaticon.com

About

Numlab

Identify unknown callers and block spam with this phone number lookup tool. Access a constantly updated database of scam numbers and create your own blacklist for enhanced call protection. Get insights into who is calling before you answer.

Highlights
  • Identify unknown callers
  • Block spam and scam callers
  • Updated scam number database
  • Create custom blacklists
  • Call protection features
  • Unlimited inquiries (premium)
Features
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With NUMLAB You can find out who calls from numbers you don't know. Phone number lookup feature gives you valuable insight into who’s calling, is it safe to pick up or is it a scam artist. Have you got a call from an unknown number? Before calling back, find out who the caller is quickly. Features of Numlab Premium; Unlimited phone number inquiry Block spam callers and scam blocker Constantly updated database of scam numbers Create your own blacklist Call protection Download Number Finder for free and make unlimited inquires. Start your subscription to access all features and to make unlimited queries. or purchase from query packages. About Subscriptions Here are details on our subscription offer: Premium subscription comes with a 3 days free trial and renews automatically to a paid plan. The following subscription options are available: Monthly at $29.99 and A Weekly at $7.99. Prices may vary by location. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renewal is turned off. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your phone's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases another subscription.
 • Privacy Policy : https://numlabapp.com/privacy.html • Terms Of Use : https://numlabapp.com/eula.html Please share your feedback and suggestions with us : support@numlabapp.com

Screenshots

HiveBloom4 screens
Numlab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiveBloom at 88% against Numlab's 0%. HiveBloom also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (287 vs 23). Numlab's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Numlab sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HiveBloom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiveBloom has 287 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of HiveBloom's written reviews are positive against 0% of Numlab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, Numlab monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HiveBloom versus Numlab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiveBloomNumlab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (287 ratings) — better2.0 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings287 — better23
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin FuhryAppvas Consulting Ltd

Customer experience

HiveBloom

All ratings287 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative2.9%

Numlab

All ratings23 ratings
Positive21.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative73.9%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

Numlab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
7 purchases

Numlab

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Month
One-time5
  • 100 Diamond$29.99
  • 250 Diamond$39.99
  • 500 Diamond$49.99
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  • 1000 Diamond$59.99
  • 3000 Diamond$89.99

Questions

Is HiveBloom free?
HiveBloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Numlab free?
Numlab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HiveBloom or Numlab?
HiveBloom is rated higher. HiveBloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Numlab averages 2.0 from 23 ratings.
Do HiveBloom or Numlab have ads?
Neither HiveBloom nor Numlab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HiveBloom or Numlab?
HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, and Numlab monthly. Most recently, HiveBloom was updated on August 27, 2026 and Numlab on June 5, 2026.

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