Comparison

HoneyInstruments vs Melys

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

Head to head

About

HoneyInstruments

Features

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Access all the information and settings of your connected beehives directly in the application. You will be alerted through notifications in case of any alerts on your apiaries. Visualize the evolution curve of the weight and temperature of your beehives. View the weight variation over the last 24 hours.

About

Melys

Features

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Melys vous propose une gestion complète dédiée aux gros cheptels apicoles. Vous pourrez y retrouvez la gestion des interventions dans vos ruchers, de vos transhumances, mais aussi la gestion de vos nucléi, greffages, introductions ... Vous pourrez également enregistrer vos extractions puis vos mises en pots, pour une traçabilité exemplaire sur vos produits finis.

Screenshots

HoneyInstruments4 screens

Melys3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Melys at every 3 weeks against HoneyInstruments's every 4 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HoneyInstruments ships an update every 4 months, Melys every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

HoneyInstruments versus Melys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HoneyInstruments	Melys
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.6 — better	16.4
Further details — not scored
Size	62 MB	55 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Symes	Hexatek

In-app purchases

None

HoneyInstruments

No in-app purchases

None

Melys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HoneyInstruments free?

HoneyInstruments is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Melys free?

Melys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do HoneyInstruments or Melys have ads?

Neither HoneyInstruments nor Melys shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HoneyInstruments or Melys?

HoneyInstruments ships an update every 4 months, and Melys every 3 weeks. Most recently, HoneyInstruments was updated on September 10, 2026 and Melys on September 8, 2026.