HiveTracks vs HiveFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Bee weather forecast
- Seasonal to-do recommendations
- Customizable task reminders
- Quick activity logging
- Guided hive inspections
- Hive history tracking
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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/
HiveFlow
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HiveFlow is the complete beekeeping companion built for the field — where there's often no signal at all. Record everything offline and HiveFlow syncs automatically when you're back online. EVERY HIVE AT A GLANCE • See all your hives and swarm traps in one organized apiary list • Search, filter and sort by ID, strength or issues • Get alerts for hives with overdue feedings or inspections • Scan QR codes to open any hive instantly — print QR labels as PDF THE FULL STORY OF EVERY HIVE • A complete timeline per hive: feedings, inspections, harvests, treatments, splits, transfers and more • Queen tracking: presence, marking, age, clipped wing • Varroa monitoring: alcohol wash, sticky board or sugar roll counts • Treatment records with product, dosage and next-date reminders WORKS OFFLINE IN THE FIELD • Full offline mode: create hives and log records with zero signal • Download offline maps and see your hives and traps on the map anywhere • Automatic sync when connectivity returns NEVER MISS AN INSPECTION • Calendar with all past records and upcoming tasks • Pending and overdue tasks at a glance • Treatment reminders via push notifications WATCH YOUR COLONIES GROW • Charts for honey, wax, propolis, royal jelly and pollen production • Track sales, donations, losses and trap captures • Advanced insights: risk score per hive, treatment effectiveness, routine compliance and capture-to-harvest funnel SWARM TRAPS • Map and manage your swarm traps with bait and material details • Register captures and convert a trap into a managed hive in one step MORE TOOLS • Inventory: track equipment, feed and operational costs • Bulk actions: log feedings or inspections for many hives at once • Harvest units in kg, g, lb or oz • Available in English, Portuguese and Spanish FREE & PREMIUM Start free with up to 8 hives and 8 swarm traps. Go Premium for unlimited hives and traps. Whether you manage two backyard hives or a full apiary, HiveFlow keeps every colony's history in your pocket — online or off. Terms of Use: https://gethiveflow.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://gethiveflow.app/privacy
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Verdict
HiveTracks and HiveFlow are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. HiveTracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and HiveFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | HiveTracks | HiveFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HiveTracks, Inc. | Binary Bridge Ltda |
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
HiveFlow
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HiveTracks
- Base Subscription$7.991 Month
- Annual Price Tier 1$59.991 Year
- HiveTracks Annual$69.991 Year
HiveFlow
- Hive Premium1 Month trial$12.991 Month
- Hive Premium1 Month trial$99.991 Year









