Comparison

BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant vs ApiNote

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

ApiNote

This app helps beekeepers manage their apiaries and hives. It allows for detailed tracking of inspections, treatments, feedings, and honey harvests. Features include AI voice logging, weather tracking, and cloud storage for easy access and collaboration.

Highlights
  • AI Voice hive inspections
  • Track hive inspections and health
  • Manage apiary and hive data
  • Monitor honey production
  • Plan beekeeping tasks
  • Weather tracking
  • Cloud storage and multi-user access
Features
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ApiNote is a beekeeping hive log and apiary manager built for real work at the bee yard. Keep a complete history for every colony and know what needs attention before your next visit. HIVE RECORDS THAT STAY ORGANIZED • Record hive inspections and observations • Track queens and queen history • Log mite checks, treatments and feeding • Record honey and pollen harvests • Create tasks and reminders • Review hive history and statistics • Track income and expenses HANDS-FREE HIVE INSPECTIONS Keep your hands on the hive. Speak during an inspection and ApiNote can turn your observations into a structured hive record. MANAGE YOUR ENTIRE APIARY See apiaries, hives, recent activity and open tasks in one place. Check local weather, map bee flight ranges and use QR codes to open the right hive quickly. AI FOR BEEKEEPERS Use the AI Beekeeping Advisor for questions or the Voice Hive Inspection while working your bees. YOUR RECORDS ACROSS DEVICES ApiNote synchronizes your beekeeping records through the cloud so your hive history stays available on your devices. START FREE Manage up to 5 hives for free. ApiNote Pro unlocks unlimited hives, AI tools and advanced features. Less paperwork. Better hive records. More time with your bees.

Screenshots

BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant4 screens
ApiNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant at every 3 days against ApiNote's every 2 weeks. On price, 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

Both are free to download. BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per year and ApiNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant ships an update every 3 days, ApiNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant versus ApiNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeSaver Beekeeping AssistantApiNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeeSaver GmbHPetr Drabek

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
3 purchases

ApiNote

Subscriptions3
  • ApiNote Pro$4.991 Month
  • ApiNote Pro monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ApiNote Pro yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant free?
BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ApiNote free?
ApiNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant or ApiNote have ads?
Neither BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant nor ApiNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant or ApiNote?
BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant ships an update every 3 days, and ApiNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, BeeSaver Beekeeping Assistant was updated on October 29, 2026 and ApiNote on October 24, 2026.

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