BeeKing vs Metal Recycling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeeKing
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BeeKing is a mobile application for beekeepers designed with one purpose in mind - to make the work of beekeepers easier and more efficient. "If you are beekeeping with up to 2 bee colonies, you can use BeeKing for free without time limits. If you have more bee colonies, please choose one of our paid plans: Starter Plan for working with up to 10 colonies or Standard Plan for an unlimited number of apiaries and colonies. Users of our Standard Plan can also connect BeeKing with selected smart beehive scales. BeeKing enables life cycle management of apiaries and individual bee colonies including the yield and veterinary checks. For hobby beekeepers and beginners, it brings a simple and straightforward structure of activities and records to be taken during the season. Professional beekeepers, it enables automated records and trackings. The app is a comprehensive tool intended for managing your apiaries and colonies, taking audio, typed and automatic (using NFC tags) notes and for viewing tasks to be performed. It works both on- and offline, so no need to worry about spotty internet or mobile coverage. All your data is backed-up in “the cloud”, so nothing is lost even if you lose your mobile phone. BeeKing has been developed in cooperation with experienced beekeepers, conforms to the best beekeeping practices, and is easy to use. It is available in English, German, Latvian and Swedish languages. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://beeking.eu/privacy-policy?lang=en
Metal Recycling
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Join the sustainable revolution with Metal Recycling! Easily sell, buy, or recycle scrap metal from anywhere. Connect with local recyclers, get real-time price quotes, and track your transactions—all in one app. Whether you're a business or an individual, our secure platform makes metal recycling simple, profitable, and eco-friendly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metal Recycling at none against BeeKing's 3. Metal Recycling also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). BeeKing's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. BeeKing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Metal Recycling asks for nothing beyond the download.
BeeKing ships an update every 2 months, Metal Recycling weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeeKing | Metal Recycling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BeeTech Services SIA | IPP Technologies Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
BeeKing
- BeeKing Monthly$3.991 Month
- Beeking Starter$8.991 Year
- Standard Plan$34.991 Year
Metal Recycling
No in-app purchases





