# HiveBloom vs 1000 Hours

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiveBloom at 88% against 1000 Hours's 42%. HiveBloom also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (287 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiveBloom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 1000 Hours sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HiveBloom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiveBloom has 287 ratings behind it against 18, 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 42% of 1000 Hours's.

HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, 1000 Hours every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiveBloom | 1000 Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews)** | [3.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-hours/id1589268189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **287** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619) | [Yuhang Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589268191) |

## 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


### 1000 Hours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-hours/id1589268189)

This minimalist application helps you track your progress towards achieving specific goals by recording daily practice hours. It allows you to set goals with custom icons, log your practice time, and maintain a diary of your progress and daily mood. Review your past performance and notes through a dedicated history section.

**Highlights:** Set habit goals with custom icons, Record daily practice hours, Leave progress diary entries, View historical records and memos, Minimalist and simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support author | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiveBloom free?

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

### Is 1000 Hours free?

1000 Hours is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HiveBloom or 1000 Hours?

HiveBloom is rated higher. HiveBloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while 1000 Hours averages 3.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do HiveBloom or 1000 Hours have ads?

Neither HiveBloom nor 1000 Hours shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HiveBloom or 1000 Hours?

HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, and 1000 Hours every 4 weeks. Most recently, HiveBloom was updated on August 27, 2026 and 1000 Hours on June 22, 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.*