# HiveBloom vs Numlab

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | HiveBloom | Numlab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews)** | [2.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numlab-unknown-numbers/id1507749352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **287** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619) | [Appvas Consulting Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493504195) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Numlab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numlab-unknown-numbers/id1507749352)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| 100 Diamond | $29.99 | one-time |
| 250 Diamond | $39.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamond | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamond | $59.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Diamond | $89.99 | one-time |


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