# HiveBloom vs Cronos

The clearest difference is update cadence: HiveBloom at fortnightly against Cronos's every 7 months. HiveBloom also leads on ratings volume (287 vs 7). Cronos's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (4 vs 2). 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 Cronos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cronos holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiveBloom has 287 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, Cronos every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiveBloom | Cronos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cronos-task-and-time-manager/id1510650044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **287** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619) | [Joao Victor Flores da Costa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469303955) |

## 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


### Cronos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cronos-task-and-time-manager/id1510650044)

Organize tasks using a priority matrix based on urgency and importance. Focus on what truly matters, delegate, or dismiss less critical activities. Optimize your time and simplify your life.

**Highlights:** Priority matrix task organization, Urgency and importance quadrants, Focus on critical tasks, Task delegation and dismissal, Time optimization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiveBloom free?

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

### Is Cronos free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HiveBloom or Cronos?

Cronos is rated higher. HiveBloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Cronos averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do HiveBloom or Cronos have ads?

Neither HiveBloom nor Cronos shows ads.

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

HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, and Cronos every 7 months. Most recently, HiveBloom was updated on August 27, 2026 and Cronos on September 20, 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.*