MyHive | Beehive tracker vs SwarmBase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
MyHive | Beehive tracker
Easily manage your apiaries, hives, and colonies. Log inspections and treatments to monitor colony health and progress. Keep detailed records of your beekeeping operations.
- Apiary listing
- Hive and colony management
- Inspection logging
- Treatment logging
- Colony health monitoring
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MyHive is the new app that makes keeping track of your Apiaries, Hives and Colonies oh-so simple. ⢠List all of your Apiaries ⢠Add all your hives and list which Apiary they belong to ⢠Create your colony and add it to a hive ⢠Log all your inspections ⢠Log all your treatments ⢠Quickly see how each colony is getting on
SwarmBase
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SwarmBase is a modern beekeeping companion designed for backyard and small-scale beekeepers. Track hive inspections, receive swarm notifications in your local area, monitor pollen flow, and understand when your colonies are likely to need attention. Whether you manage a single hive or a small apiary, SwarmBase helps keep your records organised and your colonies healthy. Features ⢠Swarm alerts in your local area Get notified when swarms are reported nearby and stay aware of swarm activity during the season. ⢠Hive inspection tracking Record inspections, queen sightings, brood patterns, temperament, stores, treatments, and notes. ⢠Know when to inspect Seasonal reminders and inspection guidance help you understand when colonies may require attention. ⢠Pollen flow tracking Track local pollen sources and learn what different pollen colours may indicate throughout the season. ⢠Colony history Keep a complete history of hive inspections, actions taken, feeding, and treatments. ⢠Built for real beekeepers Designed around practical beekeeping workflows used by hobbyist and small-scale UK beekeepers. SwarmBase aims to make hive management simpler, clearer, and more consistent throughout the beekeeping year.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SwarmBase at 3 against MyHive | Beehive tracker's 1. SwarmBase also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MyHive | Beehive tracker | SwarmBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | ā |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SportHub Technologies Ltd | Adam Finzel |
In-app purchases
MyHive | Beehive tracker
No in-app purchases
SwarmBase
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyHive | Beehive tracker free?
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