Comparison

HiveTracks vs Apiary Docket

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HiveTracks

This app helps beekeepers manage their hives with confidence. It offers a bee weather forecast, seasonal task guidance, and customizable to-do lists with reminders. Log activities, perform guided inspections, and track hive history to ensure the health of your bees.

Highlights
  • Bee weather forecast
  • Seasonal to-do recommendations
  • Customizable task reminders
  • Quick activity logging
  • Guided hive inspections
  • Hive history tracking
Features
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HiveTracks guides you to do what's best for your bees with confidence and peace of mind. Made by a team of beekeepers and pollinator enthusiasts, the HiveTracks App provides an innovative way to track hive health for both beginning and experienced hobbyist beekeepers. - Use our bee weather forecast to choose inspection-friendly days - Let our recommended to-dos guide you through the season - Create to-dos and receive reminders of upcoming tasks - Log activity and observations using our quick record-keeping templates - Perform guided hive inspections depending on your beekeeping experience - Scroll through your hive’s history to keep track of the season Download the free app that helps you effectively track the health of your hives and plan with ease today! Since 2010, HiveTracks has worked with over 40,000 beekeepers across more than 150 countries. We take all our knowledge and passion for beekeeping to the next level for you. Join our ever-growing community today! Privacy Policy: https://www.hivetracks.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.hivetracks.com/terms-of-use/

About

Apiary Docket

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
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For apiarydocket.com members Apiary Docket the all-in-one beekeeping management platform built for every beekeeper, whether you tend a single backyard hive or run a commercial operation with hundreds. Replace scattered notebooks, spreadsheets, and sticky notes with one powerful, beautifully designed app that keeps your entire apiary at your fingertips. **HIVE & APIARY MANAGEMENT** Organize unlimited apiaries and hives with GPS coordinates, color coding, setup dates, and custom notes. See the health status of every colony at a glance from your apiary dashboard. **DETAILED INSPECTION LOGS** Record every hive visit with structured forms — brood pattern, egg-laying, population, temperament, comb condition, disease signs, and more. Attach photos for visual documentation. Scroll through your complete inspection history with a timeline view. **VARROA MITE MONITORING** Log mite checks using alcohol wash or sugar roll methods. Track mite levels over time with trend charts, get threshold alerts when levels approach danger, and correlate mite counts with treatment history to evaluate what works. **QUEEN MANAGEMENT** Never lose track of your most important bee. Record queen origin, breed, age, marked color, and introduction date. Log laying performance and temperament over time. Set automatic re-queening reminders when queens age or performance declines. **HARVEST RECORDS** Log every honey, wax, and propolis harvest with weight, date, and notes. Build a complete history of your apiary's productivity season after season. Track totals and trends to understand your yields. **TREATMENTS & FEEDING** Track all treatment events — oxalic acid, ApiVar, Apiguard, and more — with dosage, timing, and results. Log sugar syrup, pollen patties, and other feedings. Stay organized and compliant with a full treatment history. **EQUIPMENT & INVENTORY** Manage your beekeeping equipment by category with a clean table view. Track inventory levels with low-stock alerts and value calculations so you never show up to the yard unprepared. **GARDEN & FORAGE TRACKING** Map nearby forage plants and bloom calendars. Plan your garden plantings to support your bees with the nectar and pollen they need throughout the season. **TASK MANAGEMENT** Create and track beekeeping tasks with status filters and inline completion. Never forget an inspection, treatment window, or seasonal to-do again. **SMART REMINDERS** Get timely push notifications for upcoming inspections, treatment windows, re-queening dates, and seasonal tasks. Stay ahead of your bees, not behind. **BUILT FOR REAL BEEKEEPERS** • Works on iPhone, iPad, and the web at api-log.net • Syncs across all your devices in real time via the cloud • Clean, modern interface designed for use in the field • Secure — your data stays private with Firebase authentication • Start free and scale as you grow, or stay free forever Whether you're a first-year beekeeper learning the ropes or a seasoned professional managing hundreds of colonies, api-log.net gives you the tools to keep your bees healthy, your records organized, and your operation thriving. Download API Log today and give your hives the attention they deserve. Terms of Use (EULA): https://apiarydocket.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://apiarydocket.com/privacy/

Screenshots

HiveTracks4 screens
Apiary Docket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HiveTracks at 1.1K against Apiary Docket's 1. HiveTracks also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Apiary Docket's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HiveTracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Apiary Docket sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Apiary Docket holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiveTracks has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiveTracks ships an update every 5 weeks, Apiary Docket every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HiveTracks versus Apiary Docket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiveTracksApiary Docket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiveTracks, Inc.Floating Axe Head Ministries LLC

Customer experience

HiveTracks

All ratings1,082 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral13.2%
Negative7.4%

Apiary Docket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

HiveTracks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Recurring inspection issues not saving properly
  • Compatibility problems with iPhone SE
  • Data loss and sync issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Video/audio recording capabilities
  • Integration with smart home devices
  • Community features to connect with local beekeepers
  • Weather monitoring and recommendations
  • Profit/expense tracking for honey sales

Apiary Docket

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HiveTracks

Subscriptions3
  • Base Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Annual Price Tier 1$59.991 Year
  • HiveTracks Annual$69.991 Year
10 purchases

Apiary Docket

Subscriptions10
  • Baby Bee | Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Hobby | Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Baby Bee | Yearly$11.991 Year
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  • Pro | Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Team | Monthly$34.991 Month
  • Hobby | Yearly$45.991 Year
  • Commercial | Monthly$91.991 Month
  • Pro | Yearly$114.991 Year
  • Team | Yearly$344.991 Year
  • Commercial | Yearly$919.991 Year

Questions

Is HiveTracks free?
HiveTracks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apiary Docket free?
Apiary Docket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HiveTracks or Apiary Docket?
Apiary Docket is rated higher. HiveTracks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Apiary Docket averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HiveTracks or Apiary Docket have ads?
Neither HiveTracks nor Apiary Docket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HiveTracks or Apiary Docket?
HiveTracks ships an update every 5 weeks, and Apiary Docket every 9 days. Most recently, HiveTracks was updated on September 20, 2026 and Apiary Docket on September 11, 2026.

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