Comparison

HiveTracks vs Koi Expert

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

Koi Expert

Features
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Worried about sick koi, pond water quality, or not knowing what to do first? Koi Expert is your koi and pond assistant, available when you need it, to help your koi stay healthy and your pond stay stable. Get clear, practical guidance whether you’re checking for early signs of trouble, improving day-to-day care, or handling something that feels urgent. With Koi Expert, you can: • Snap a photo for Koi Health Diagnosis insights • Estimate fair market value with Koi Price Checker • Ask Koi Expert anything about pond water, feeding, behavior, and more in chat • Use your pond care checklist and routines to build consistent habits Koi Expert isn’t only for “bad days”. It’s a steady companion for better pond husbandry. The more context you share, the more tailored the guidance can feel over time. Why Koi Expert? • Catch problems earlier and reduce guesswork • Support scale and skin health, behavior, and stable pond water • Get focused, koi-first advice without digging through endless forums Download Koi Expert and bring koi and pond care into your routine, whether you’re troubleshooting, planning ahead, or learning as you go. Privacy Policy: https://geckoexpertapp.github.io/koi-expert-legal/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://geckoexpertapp.github.io/koi-expert-legal/terms-of-service.html Subscription information Koi Expert offers weekly and annual plans. • Koi Expert Weekly Pro: $9.99/week, auto-renews weekly • Koi Expert Annual Pro: $79.99/year, auto-renews annually Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase.

Screenshots

HiveTracks4 screens
Koi Expert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Koi Expert at none against HiveTracks's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Koi Expert asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HiveTracks versus Koi Expert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiveTracksKoi Expert
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiveTracks, Inc.Yihong Lim

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

Koi Expert

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
None

Koi Expert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HiveTracks free?
HiveTracks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Koi Expert free?
Koi Expert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HiveTracks or Koi Expert have ads?
Neither HiveTracks nor Koi Expert shows ads.

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