Comparison

HiveBloom vs Flockdata Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HiveBloom

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
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HiveBloom: Free beehive management for healthier, happier bees Keep your colonies thriving with HiveBloom, the beekeeping journal that makes hive management clear and effortless. Whether you're tending a few backyard hives or managing a large apiary, HiveBloom helps you stay organized and connected to your bees. Free forever for up to 2 hives. - Free forever. Manage up to 2 hives with unlimited inspections at no cost. No trial, no credit card, no expiration. - Upgrade when you're ready. Unlock unlimited hives and premium features for only $59.99/year or $5.99/month. - Oversee every apiary. Add as many apiaries as you like and see them pinned on the map. - Track your hives. HiveBloom keeps your colonies organized in one place. - Protect your bees' health. Record detailed inspections and check the status of any hive at a glance. - Work together. Share apiaries so friends or fellow beekeepers can help manage your hives. - Always in sync. Your records are securely backed up and automatically synced to the cloud. - Stay on schedule. Get notified when it's time to inspect, with smart reminders based on your local weather. - Works offline. Keep logging even without a connection. - Quick access. Use QR codes or NFC tags on your hives for instant identification. View our terms of service at https://hivebloom.com/terms-of-service/ Icons by Flat Icons, Smashicons, Freepik, and Nhor Phai via flaticon.com

About

Flockdata Plus

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FlockData helps poultry breeders track performance, improve hatch rates, and make smarter breeding decisions. FEATURES: • Track egg production, fertility, and hatch success • Identify top-performing males, females, and pairings • Smart Insights highlight underperforming birds • Breeder Decision tools: Keep, Monitor, or Cull • Visual charts for hatch rate and egg trends • Full bird profiles with lineage and performance tracking Stop guessing. Start breeding with data. Built for serious poultry breeders and backyard flock keepers alike. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/65804acb-efd3-4aea-bcd4-41e2ab922a42

Screenshots

HiveBloom4 screens
Flockdata Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HiveBloom at Free against Flockdata Plus's $1.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HiveBloom is free to download; Flockdata Plus costs $1.99 up front. HiveBloom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Flockdata Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, Flockdata Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HiveBloom versus Flockdata Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiveBloomFlockdata Plus
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (287 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings287 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin FuhryRYAN W HARE

Bugs and requests

HiveBloom

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

9 requests
  • 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
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  • General notes per hive
  • Ability to mark defensive bees
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Flockdata Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HiveBloom

Subscriptions4
  • HiveBloom Monthly$2.991 Month
  • HiveBloom Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • HiveBloom Yearly$17.991 Year
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  • HiveBloom Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Flockdata Plus

Subscriptions1
  • FlockData Plus7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is HiveBloom free?
HiveBloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flockdata Plus free?
Flockdata Plus costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do HiveBloom or Flockdata Plus have ads?
Neither HiveBloom nor Flockdata Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HiveBloom or Flockdata Plus?
HiveBloom ships an update fortnightly, and Flockdata Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, HiveBloom was updated on September 30, 2026 and Flockdata Plus on September 13, 2026.

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