Cartell vs Hive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cartell
Configure and connect driveway alarm and exit systems. Receive real-time notifications and review past activity logs. Engineered for reliability with over 40 years of experience.
- Configure devices
- Connect account settings
- Receive notifications
- Review activity history
- Failsafe system design
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Our Driveway Alarm and Free Exit systems are engineered to be failsafe and fault-proof. They’re designed with an exceptional level of detail and have been since we started over 40 years ago. The Cartell App lets you configure and connect your devices and account settings. The app allows you to receive notifications and review activity history.
Hive
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The HIVE-1000 receiver offers the latest technology. The receiver has built-in Bluetooth that allows allows direct communication with the HIVE-1000 mobile app for simple management of settings and transmitter pairing. The receiver supports simultaneous dual-frequency operation at 318 MHz and 433 MHz, offering broad compatibility and flexibility. Key Features: Bluetooth-enabled app for easy receiver management and transmitter pairingSimultaneous dual-frequency operation: 318 MHz and 433 MHzSupports up to 1,024 transmitters (512 at each frequency)Compatible with most 318 MHz protocols and Keeloq® hopping code security
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hive at 13.0 against Cartell's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cartell ships an update every 2 months, Hive every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cartell | Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cartell | Transmitter Solutions LLC |
In-app purchases
Cartell
No in-app purchases
Hive
No in-app purchases
