# Thompson ND vs Apiary Docket

The clearest difference is rating: Apiary Docket at 5.0 against Thompson ND's 3.8. Apiary Docket also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 15 months). Thompson ND's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apiary Docket sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Thompson ND asks for nothing beyond the download.

Apiary Docket holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thompson ND has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thompson ND ships an update every 15 months, Apiary Docket every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thompson ND | Apiary Docket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thompson-nd/id1631377944/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apiary-docket/id6746557567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631377946) | [Floating Axe Head Ministries LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698389541) |

## What reviewers say

### Thompson ND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thompson-nd/id1631377944)

This community app provides residents and visitors with timely and relevant content about Thompson, ND. Access articles, event listings, videos, and local resources to stay informed and connected.

**Highlights:** Community news and articles, Event listings, Video content, Local resources, Connect with the community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Apiary Docket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apiary-docket/id6746557567)

Manage your entire apiary with this comprehensive beekeeping platform. Track hives, log detailed inspections, monitor mite levels, manage queens, and record harvests. Stay organized with task management and smart reminders, all synced across your devices.

**Highlights:** Hive and apiary organization, Detailed inspection logging, Varroa mite monitoring, Queen management, Harvest records, Treatment and feeding logs, Equipment inventory, Task management and reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Baby Bee \| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Hobby \| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Baby Bee \| Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Pro \| Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Team \| Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| Hobby \| Yearly | $45.99 | per year |
| Commercial \| Monthly | $91.99 | per month |
| Pro \| Yearly | $114.99 | per year |
| Team \| Yearly | $344.99 | per year |
| Commercial \| Yearly | $919.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thompson ND free?

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

### Is Apiary Docket free?

Apiary Docket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thompson ND or Apiary Docket?

Apiary Docket is rated higher. Thompson ND averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Apiary Docket averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Thompson ND or Apiary Docket have ads?

Neither Thompson ND nor Apiary Docket shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thompson ND or Apiary Docket?

Thompson ND ships an update every 15 months, and Apiary Docket every 9 days. Most recently, Thompson ND was updated on September 9, 2026 and Apiary Docket on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*