# HiveTracks vs Apiary Docket

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiveTracks | Apiary Docket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivetracks/id1667408004/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apiary-docket/id6746557567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HiveTracks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590183925) | [Floating Axe Head Ministries LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698389541) |

## What reviewers say

### HiveTracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivetracks/id1667408004)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Price Tier 1 | $59.99 | per year |
| HiveTracks Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive layout
- 💡 Customizable features
- 🔍 Helpful guidance for beekeepers
- 🗓️ Useful reminders and calendar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate in some areas
- 🗑️ Unable to delete certain items
- 💾 Data loss issues reported
- 🔌 Compatibility problems for some devices

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

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