# HiveBloom vs AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant

The clearest difference is monetization model: HiveBloom at freemium against AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant's subscription. HiveBloom also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (291 vs 19). AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HiveBloom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiveBloom has 291 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of HiveBloom's written reviews are positive against 75% of AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant's.

HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiveBloom | AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews)** | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-beekeeper-voice-assistant/id1669773506/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **291** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 91 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619) | [Tracey Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/694369121) |

## 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


### AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-beekeeper-voice-assistant/id1669773506)

This app is a voice-powered beekeeping assistant that allows for hands-free recording of hive inspections. It uses AI to analyze data, provide insights, and help manage your apiary operations efficiently.

**Highlights:** Hands-free voice recording for inspections, AI-powered colony analysis and recommendations, NFC and QR code scanning for hive identification, Complete hive management tracking, Queen rearing management tools, Detailed inspection logging with photo documentation, Cloud sync and offline capability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan First Month Free | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan 1st Month Free | $59.99 | per year |
| First year $34.99, then $69.99 | $69.99 | per year |
| 1000 AI Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Million Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiveBloom free?

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

### Is AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant free?

AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HiveBloom or AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant?

HiveBloom is rated higher. HiveBloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do HiveBloom or AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant have ads?

Neither HiveBloom nor AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HiveBloom or AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant?

HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, and AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant every 6 days. Most recently, HiveBloom was updated on November 3, 2026 and AI BeeKeeper Voice Assistant on October 24, 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.*