Comparison

Labb Station vs BlueHive Provider

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

Head to head
About

Labb Station

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a drug testing machine. This app allows you to read eTest kits, scan IDs, view past results, and monitor active tests. It's a comprehensive tool for managing drug testing processes.

Highlights
  • eTest kit reader
  • ID/License reader
  • View and print past results
  • Check active test status
  • Create and log in to Labb Station account
Features
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Introducing the Labb Station mobile companion app, the ultimate tool for transforming your iPhone or iPad into a state-of-the-art Drug Testing Machine. With the Labb Station mobile companion app, you can enjoy the same extensive features and capabilities as the fully managed Labb Station system. To get started, you can just create a Labb Station account. If you already have an account, download the app now and log in to access your account. Once you have the app installed, you'll have access to a wide range of features, including: eTest kit reader functionality ID/License reader functionality Viewing and printing of past results Checking the status of active tests And much more... The Labb Station mobile companion app is compatible with most Apple mobile devices that have an 8mp camera or larger. It's important to note that the app operates independently of Labb's Mobile Device Management (MDM) system, so you are responsible for ensuring your security and being cautious of any apps that may compromise donor identity or record your screen. For additional information or to set up a free or paid account, please visit Labb.com.

About

BlueHive Provider

Features
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BlueHive for Providers makes it simple to receive and fulfill occupational health orders — whether it's a drug screen, DOT physical, audiogram, or fitness-for-duty exam for a single patient, or recurring services for employers who depend on your clinic for ongoing compliance.

Screenshots

Labb Station2 screens
BlueHive Provider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BlueHive Provider at 15.0 against Labb Station's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Labb Station ships an update monthly, BlueHive Provider every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Labb Station versus BlueHive Provider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabb StationBlueHive Provider
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLabb.netBlueHive Health

In-app purchases

None

Labb Station

No in-app purchases

None

BlueHive Provider

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Labb Station free?
Labb Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlueHive Provider free?
BlueHive Provider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Labb Station or BlueHive Provider have ads?
Neither Labb Station nor BlueHive Provider shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Labb Station or BlueHive Provider?
Labb Station ships an update monthly, and BlueHive Provider every 2 months. Most recently, Labb Station was updated on November 3, 2026 and BlueHive Provider on October 28, 2026.

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