HiveIQ vs Ambrosyae
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HiveIQ
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HiveIQ is an enterprise-grade platform built for beekeepers who want more than a notebook. Whether youβre managing a few backyard hives or a large commercial apiary operation, HiveiQ gives you the tools to run your beekeeping like a business. Complete Hive Management β’ Record inspections quickly in the field β’ Track brood patterns, queen status, and hive strength β’ Log treatments and health observations β’ Maintain detailed historical records per hive Apiary & Asset Tracking β’ Organise multiple apiary sites β’ Track hive movements and splits β’ Monitor equipment and assets β’ Manage seasonal workflows Business & Productivity Insights β’ Analyse performance across apiaries β’ Improve yield and honey production β’ Identify trends over time β’ Make data-driven management decisions Compliance & Reporting β’ Maintain accurate treatment logs β’ Prepare for audits and biosecurity requirements β’ Generate structured records when needed Built for Scale HiveIQ supports: β’ Hobbyist beekeepers β’ Small commercial operators β’ Large enterprise apiaries β’ Multi-user team environments
Ambrosyae
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Ambrosyae is the app that makes managing your apiary a little less... complicated. Just open it up to see if your hives are truly buzzing or if they could use a little TLC. Clear data, headache-free stats, and tips to pamper your bees like theyβre staying at a 5-star resort! Whether you're just starting out or already a bee pro, Ambrosyae makes it easierβand a bit more fun. Oh, and yes, you can finally say goodbye to the chaos of flying papers. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the Premium Subscription: β’ Subscription term is 1 month or 1 year. The subscription is renewed every month or year. β’ Payments will be collected from your iTunes account after you confirm your purchase. β’ Automatic renewals will be renewed unless canceled 24 hours before the subscription expires. β’ You can cancel your subscription at this address: http://support.apple.com/HT202039 β’ Terms of use: https://ambrosyae.com/en/terms-and-conditions-en/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HiveIQ at none against Ambrosyae's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Ambrosyae sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. HiveIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
HiveIQ ships an update every 5 days, Ambrosyae every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HiveIQ | Ambrosyae |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Australian Honeybee | PIGNELLI PIERPAOLO |
In-app purchases
HiveIQ
No in-app purchases
Ambrosyae
- Monthly + 3 days trial3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Yearly + 7 days trial7 Days trial$69.991 Year









