BEEP base vs MyApiary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BEEP base
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The BEEP base is an automatic measurement system that you place under the hive. The built-in scale and the temperature sensor and microphone turn on every 15 minutes to measure the values and to send the information to the BEEP app through LoRa. Thus, with the BEEP base you always have insights in the status of your bees. This app can be used to calibrate your BEEP base sensors and set the LoRa settings.
MyApiary
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MyApiary is a practical, no-nonsense beekeeping app built by a beekeeper who got tired of messy notebooks and scattered records. Document everything the way you actually work Supported languages: SE-Swedish, GB-English, DE-German, FR-French, ES-Spanish. Modular Inspections — Choose exactly what you want to record each time. Keep it light for a quick check or go deep with full health, brood, temperament and treatment notes. No forced fields. Voice-First Logging — Talk while you work (hands stay on the frames). The app turns your words into structured inspection records. Full Colony History That Travels — Every hive and queen has a permanent ID. When you sell, give away or move a colony, the new owner gets the complete history — all inspections, Varroa treatments, queen changes and notes. No more starting from zero. Other things you'll use every season Local community signals — see anonymous Varroa levels and spring activity in your area. Queen management & rearing calendar. Honey harvest & sales tracking with receipts. Varroa journal and treatment log. Smart winter feeding calculator. Offline-first — works perfectly out in the apiary. Multiple apiaries, detailed box/ladder views, drawings and more. Whether you're a hobby beekeeper with a few hives or managing a larger operation, MyApiary gives you full control without the hassle. Completely free while we're building the user base. Feedback is very welcome — this is still a one-person project made for real beekeepers. Download MyApiary and try it on your next inspection. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BEEP base at none against MyApiary's 3. BEEP base also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. MyApiary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BEEP base asks for nothing beyond the download.
BEEP base ships an update every 2 weeks, MyApiary fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BEEP base | MyApiary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stichting BEEP | Erik Borgstrom |
In-app purchases
BEEP base
No in-app purchases
MyApiary
- Plus$2.991 Month
- Full app features$3.991 Month
- Early Bird - one time payment!$24.99
