# HiveBloom vs Countdown Anything

The clearest difference is price: HiveBloom at Free against Countdown Anything's $4.99. HiveBloom also leads on ratings volume (291 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Countdown Anything's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

HiveBloom is free to download; Countdown Anything costs $4.99 up front. HiveBloom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Countdown Anything asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Anything holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiveBloom has 291 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, Countdown Anything every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiveBloom | Countdown Anything |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-anything/id1589079089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **291** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 91 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619) | [Mehdi Griche](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561591027) |

## 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


### Countdown Anything

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-anything/id1589079089)

Create countdowns for any event, from personal milestones to major life changes. Share your progress on social media as the days tick down to your special occasion.

**Highlights:** Countdown to any event, Set countdowns far in advance, Share countdowns on social media, Track time to milestones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiveBloom free?

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

### Is Countdown Anything free?

Countdown Anything costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HiveBloom or Countdown Anything?

Countdown Anything is rated higher. HiveBloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while Countdown Anything averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HiveBloom or Countdown Anything have ads?

Neither HiveBloom nor Countdown Anything shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HiveBloom or Countdown Anything?

HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown Anything every 6 weeks. Most recently, HiveBloom was updated on November 3, 2026 and Countdown Anything on November 3, 2026.

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