Comparison

Beentry vs Apiary Notes

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

Head to head
About

Beentry

A modern notebook for beekeepers to manage colonies, treatments, and yields. Record hive details, add photos, and plan tasks with an intuitive interface. Access your data online or offline with synchronization to a web version.

Highlights
  • Apiary and hive management
  • Detailed colony status tracking
  • Treatment and care recording
  • Yield tracking (honey, wax, etc.)
  • Task planning with notifications
  • Photo documentation
  • Offline and online synchronization
Features
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Beentry helps thousands of beekeepers across Europe manage their apiaries faster and with a better overview. From hive inspections to financial tracking — everything in one place, on your phone and on the web. ▸ INSPECTION RECORDS • Customizable tags — build a record in seconds with a tap • Bulk entries for multiple hives at once • Add photos and notes to your inspections • Current weather is added to inspections automatically • Voice dictation — speak and the app fills in the tags for you ▸ HIVES & APIARIES • Unlimited number of hives and apiaries • Hive type, frame size, colors, archive inactive hives • Clear dashboard with a quick status of all colonies ▸ QUEEN MANAGEMENT • Track lineage, origin, and age • Color marking by year • History of introductions and replacements ▸ PRODUCTION • Record your honey harvests (including moisture measurement), wax, propolis, pollen, royal jelly • Yield overviews per apiary and overall ▸ INTERACTIVE MAP • Bee flight radius around your apiary ▸ PLANNING & TASKS • Plan your next steps directly at the apiary or hive • Reminders via notifications so nothing slips through ▸ AI ADVISOR • Ask anything about beekeeping — get an answer in moments • Knows all your records — gives advice tailored to your colonies ▸ WORKS EVERYWHERE • Offline mode with automatic sync ▸ WEB VERSION • Full web version at www.beentry.com • Export records to PDF • Financial overview with income and expense charts • Sting statistics — how many stings have you collected this year? :) • 6 languages: Czech, English, German, Slovak, Polish, French Try Beentry free for 30 days — all features, no limits. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Apiary Notes

Features
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Apiary Notes is a app designed specifically for beekeepers, providing a convenient and organized way to manage their apiaries. With its sleek and minimalist design, Apiary Notes offers a user-friendly experience, focusing on simplicity and efficiency. What sets Apiary Notes apart is its commitment to user privacy, as it does not require any personal data or unnecessary permissions. Key Features: Effortless Hive Management: Keep track of all your hives with ease. Capture essential details such as hive names, locations, queen genetics, hive structures, honey production, and extensive notes—all in one place. Easily record and manage vital hive information Task Tracking and Reminders: Stay organized and never miss a task. Create and manage tasks associated with each hive, and mark tasks as completed. Apiary Notes ensures you stay on top of your beekeeping responsibilities. Stay on top of beekeeping tasks by creating and managing tasks associated with each hive. Keep track of task completion status and dates. Seamless Data Storage: Apiary Notes ensures that all your data is securely stored on your device. Your privacy is respected, and no personal information is collected or transmitted. Secure Local Storage: Rest assured knowing that your data is stored securely on your device. Apiary Notes prioritizes your privacy and does not collect or transmit any personal information. Your apiary data remains under your control. Clean and Intuitive Interface: Apiary Notes offers a sleek and intuitive user interface, allowing you to navigate effortlessly between hives, tasks, and notes. The app's streamlined design enhances usability and provides a pleasant experience. Offline Access: Apiary Notes works seamlessly offline, enabling you to access and update your hive information, tasks, and notes even without an internet connection. Your data is always available, regardless of your location. Apiary Notes empowers beekeepers with a powerful yet straightforward tool to manage their apiaries efficiently. Apiary Notes is the perfect companion for beekeepers of all levels, from hobbyists to professionals. Simplify your apiary management, streamline task organization, and capture important notes—all while maintaining your privacy. Experience the power of Apiary Notes and elevate your beekeeping journey.

Screenshots

Beentry4 screens
Apiary Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Beentry at Free against Apiary Notes's $19.99. Apiary Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

Beentry is free to download; Apiary Notes costs $19.99 up front. Beentry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Apiary Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beentry versus Apiary Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeentryApiary Notes
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPunkHive s.r.o.Bee Evolved LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Beentry

Subscriptions2
  • MONTHLY$3.991 Month
  • YEARLY$39.991 Year
None

Apiary Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beentry free?
Beentry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apiary Notes free?
Apiary Notes costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beentry or Apiary Notes have ads?
Neither Beentry nor Apiary Notes shows ads.

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