# HiveBloom vs Power2Go

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiveBloom at 88% against Power2Go's 0%. HiveBloom also leads on ratings volume (287 vs 1). Power2Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiveBloom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Power2Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Power2Go 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of HiveBloom's written reviews are positive against 0% of Power2Go's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, Power2Go every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiveBloom | Power2Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power2go/id1569679869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **287** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 93 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619) | [Power2go Carregadores e Tomadas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569679871) |

## 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


### Power2Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power2go/id1569679869)

Monitor and manage your electric vehicle charging from your phone. Track charging progress, view history, and understand your energy consumption habits. Offers smart charging solutions for homes, workplaces, and fleets.

**Highlights:** Monitor and control EV charging, Start, track, and finalize charging sessions, Access charging history, Analyze energy consumption habits, Smart charging solutions for various locations, Information on charging plans and hardware

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiveBloom free?

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

### Is Power2Go free?

Power2Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HiveBloom or Power2Go?

Power2Go is rated higher. HiveBloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Power2Go averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HiveBloom or Power2Go have ads?

Neither HiveBloom nor Power2Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HiveBloom or Power2Go?

HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, and Power2Go every 3 weeks. Most recently, HiveBloom was updated on September 30, 2026 and Power2Go on September 17, 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.*