Comparison

BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant vs MerkTier 2.0

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

Head to head
About

BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant

Features
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Manage your beehives anytime, anywhere The BeeSaver app helps you manage your hives digitally and keeps all essential hive information at your fingertips. Record beekeeping activities, analyze sensor data and detect issues early. Digital Hive Records Document inspections, feeding, treatments and harvests directly in the app. All records are securely archived and always accessible. Smart Hive Monitoring Connect your BeeSaver Queen or compatible hive scales to monitor hive weight and other sensor parameters. Track the development of your colonies remotely and in real time. Alerts for unusual hive activity such as sudden weight loss or drastic increase allow you to react quickly and support your bees more effectively. Built for modern beekeeping BeeSaver combines smart sensor technology with digital hive management to help beekeepers maintain healthier and stronger colonies.

About

MerkTier 2.0

Features
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Mit MerkTier kannst Du bei deinen wissenschaftlichen Untersuchungen die Tierart, das Beobachtungsdatum und den exakten Beobachtungsort (GPS-Daten) mit wenigen Klicks sauber dokumentieren. Ergänzen kannst Du diese Daten mit dem Foto des Feuersalamanders, der Wanderrichtung, dem Entwicklungsstadium und dem Geschlecht. Ablauf der Dokumentation: 1. Auswählen der Amphibienart durch Drücken des entsprechenden Bildes. 2. Vom Feuersalamander muss von oben ein Bild gemacht werden, damit die Erkennung der Individuen erfolgen kann. 3. Weitere Informationen wie Wanderrichtung, Entwicklungsstadium, Geschlecht und Zustand 4. Zum Bestätigen FERTIG drücken. So schnell hast du dein Tier dokumentiert, den Rest macht die App von selbst. Es werden also zusätzlich automatisch Datum und Uhrzeit, sowie der genaue Standort des Tiers gespeichert. Daten erhalten: Tabelle: In der App auf DATEN ANZEIGEN UND EXTRAHIEREN, dann auf DATEN FÜR WILDBOOK EXTRAHIEREN oder DATEN EXTRAHIEREN. Der Speicherort der CSV-Datei kann dann selbst gewählt werden Bilder: Die Bilder sind in der Galerie in einem eigenen Verzeichnis gespeichert.

Screenshots

BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant4 screens
MerkTier 2.03 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MerkTier 2.0 at none against BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant's 3. BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 22 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per year. MerkTier 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant ships an update every 3 days, MerkTier 2.0 every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant versus MerkTier 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeSaver Beekeeping AssistantMerkTier 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeeSaver GmbHKAROLIN EGLE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant

Subscriptions3
  • Worker Bee Abo$22.991 Year
  • Drone Bee Abo$44.991 Year
  • Queen Bee Abo$79.991 Year
None

MerkTier 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant free?
BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MerkTier 2.0 free?
MerkTier 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant or MerkTier 2.0 have ads?
Neither BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant nor MerkTier 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant or MerkTier 2.0?
BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant ships an update every 3 days, and MerkTier 2.0 every 22 months. Most recently, BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant was updated on October 29, 2026 and MerkTier 2.0 on October 8, 2026.

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