Comparison

HEARD vs HiveBloom

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

Head to head
About

HEARD

This app acts as a memory backup, allowing you to capture audio from the recent past. It's useful for remembering important conversations, lectures, or fleeting moments. The app runs in the background and lets you save audio with a simple tap.

Highlights
  • Capture audio from the past
  • Background recording
  • One-tap saving
  • Customizable buffer length
  • Diverse use cases
Features
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Let's admit it, we don't have perfect memories, and for the most part that's a good thing :) But there are many situations when we wish we did have perfect memory. HEARD is a practical way to have a backup of anything important you hear. When you hear something worth remembering, tap a button to preserve it for later reference. Its that simple :) Featured by: TechCrunch, PCMagazine, LifeHacker, USAToday, FoxNews, and 100s of other publications. HEARD is a ground-breaking app that lets you capture sounds from up to 5 minutes in the past. **** Diverse uses as reported by our users: - Office Productivity: Focus on the conversations, capture audio highlights, then synthesize notes offline, stress free! - As a back up for our short term memory, especially but not exclusively for the elderly - Improves grades in the classroom: similar to office productivity, but also as a work around for when we zone out for a while during say a late afternoon session and something important gets said. Also as an aid for students with disabilities such as dysgraphia - Musicians can capture gems in practice sessions - Law enforcement. Let's leave it at that :-) - Bird watching - Capture kids cute words, or a joke at a party. .... and many many more !! --------- Note: Now the base version gives you a 1 min buffer. An In-App purchase is needed to buffer up to 5 mins. Limitations: Just like any app that uses the MIC on iOS, while HEARD is listening in the background: - you will notice a red bar at the top of the screen - some notifications get silenced by the OS when the MIC is ON. Although the important stuff such as Phone calls, Calendar alerts and Clock alarms will continue to make sounds - Recording 'regular' cell phone calls is not allowed by iOS. But the app should work fine with VoIP calls such as Skype and Viber (when on speaker) Privacy: We take user's privacy very seriously, and we go the extra mile to make sure we protect it: - Nothing gets saved to permanent storage until the user tells us to do so. This means, what gets 'recorded' is completely in the user's control. After a few mins (equal to the length of the buffer) there is no trace left of the audio HEARD listened to - User's recordings never leave the device unless the user wants them to e.g via email or FB post. -------- How many times have you been in a meeting, playing with the kids or just hanging out with friends and family…and wished you could have recorded what just happened? Unless you’re a mind reader, there’s never been a way to see into the future and anticipate all those save-worthy sound bites. Until now. With HEARD installed on your iPhone, you have a powerful time-shifting app that lets you customize how far back you want to go so you can grab that otherwise missed audio. The HEARD app runs silently (and seamlessly) in the background and ‒ with a simple tap ‒ the instructions / driving directions / jokes / stories / first words / laughter you would have previously missed are now saved and stored on your iPhone. You probably never go anywhere without your iPhone, right? Now, with a quick download, HEARD lets you travel back in time from a few seconds (for free) to as much as five minutes (with the one-time, in-app upgrade). With HEARD, the length of the audio clip(s) you save are completely up to you. The interface is easy to navigate and you only keep what you “tap-and-tell” the app to go back and capture as soon as you’ve heard it. Every saved sound bite is stored in your personal library…and then the fun really begins! You can: • Replay previously-recorded audio clips • Associate each clip with an appropriate photo from the camera roll • Share via e-mail (using Quicktime) • Post to Facebook (where permission and privacy settings are up to you) It’s time to stop wishing you could have recorded it – and save it even after you’ve HEARD it.

About

HiveBloom

This app simplifies beekeeping by providing a digital journal for managing your hives. It helps you track colonies, record inspections, and stay organized, with features like cloud syncing and weather-based reminders. The free version supports up to two hives.

Highlights
  • Free management for up to 2 hives
  • Unlimited hive inspections
  • Apiary mapping and organization
  • Detailed hive health tracking
  • Cloud backup and syncing
  • Weather-based inspection reminders
  • Offline functionality
Features
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HiveBloom: Free beehive management for healthier, happier bees Keep your colonies thriving with HiveBloom, the beekeeping journal that makes hive management clear and effortless. Whether you're tending a few backyard hives or managing a large apiary, HiveBloom helps you stay organized and connected to your bees. Free forever for up to 2 hives. - Free forever. Manage up to 2 hives with unlimited inspections at no cost. No trial, no credit card, no expiration. - Upgrade when you're ready. Unlock unlimited hives and premium features for only $59.99/year or $5.99/month. - Oversee every apiary. Add as many apiaries as you like and see them pinned on the map. - Track your hives. HiveBloom keeps your colonies organized in one place. - Protect your bees' health. Record detailed inspections and check the status of any hive at a glance. - Work together. Share apiaries so friends or fellow beekeepers can help manage your hives. - Always in sync. Your records are securely backed up and automatically synced to the cloud. - Stay on schedule. Get notified when it's time to inspect, with smart reminders based on your local weather. - Works offline. Keep logging even without a connection. - Quick access. Use QR codes or NFC tags on your hives for instant identification. View our terms of service at https://hivebloom.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

HEARD4 screens
HiveBloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HiveBloom at Free against HEARD's $0.99. HiveBloom also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (89% vs 51%). HEARD's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

HiveBloom is free to download; HEARD costs $0.99 up front. HEARD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HiveBloom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HiveBloom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiveBloom has 291 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of HEARD's written reviews are positive against 89% of HiveBloom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HEARD ships an update every 6 months, HiveBloom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HEARD versus HiveBloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHEARDHiveBloom
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (25 ratings)4.8 (291 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews88.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25291 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFaalsa LabsMartin Fuhry

Customer experience

HEARD

All ratings25 ratings
Positive52.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative44.0%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral12.6%
Negative36.8%

HiveBloom

All ratings291 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative2.9%

User reviews

HEARD

From 25 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Innovative concept for capturing past audio
  • 👍 Useful for note-taking and idea generation
  • 👍 Great for musicians and songwriters
  • 👍 Helpful for those with learning disabilities
  • 👍 Captures unexpected conversations

Room to improve

  • 🔴 Red status bar is intrusive
  • 🔇 Mutes notifications and other app sounds
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for full functionality
  • 💸 Deceptive pricing/bait and switch tactics
  • 🐌 Outdated UI

HiveBloom

From 291 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Intuitive design
  • 👍 Excellent for tracking hives
  • 👍 Comprehensive record-keeping options
  • 👍 Voice note taker feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Lack of response from support
  • 🐛 Paywall/cost concerns
  • 🐛 Missing financial management feature
  • 🐛 No Spanish version available
  • 🐛 Issues with data loss after trial

Bugs and requests

HEARD

Reported bugs

37 issues
  • Cannot export recordings
  • App mutes notifications
  • Background recording stops working
  • App does not allow sending recordings to other apps
  • Paid purchase not recognized
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  • App shuts off unexpectedly
  • Flashing red bar when running
  • App gets removed when another app runs in background
  • Recording becomes unplayable after emailing
  • App crashes when accessing menu
  • App stopped working after iOS update
  • Stopped working with new iOS versions
  • App crashes after purchasing longer buffer
  • Audio plays through speakers instead of headphones
  • Requires force-quit to stop recording
  • Emailing recordings results in null error
  • App needs to be open to work
  • Red bar drains battery
  • Speaker not strong enough
  • Red banner interferes with other apps
  • Mutes phone functions
  • Cannot record phone calls
  • Red bar fades in and out
  • Text messages, emails, keyboard clicks are silent when app is running
  • App crashes immediately after pressing hamburger menu
  • Recording stops at 30 seconds in free version
  • App stopped working on iPad
  • Cannot listen through speakers on iPad
  • Audio continues to play through speakers when headphones are plugged in
  • App requires force-quit to stop recording
  • Audio becomes unplayable after emailing
  • App crashes after purchasing longer buffer
  • App stops working after updating iOS
  • App shuts off unexpectedly
  • App gets removed when another app runs in background
  • Flashing red bar at top of screen
  • App needs to be open for it to work

Requested features

20 requests
  • Allow export of recordings
  • Longer buffer options (hours)
  • Ability to choose microphone
  • UI update
  • Lock screen control/save button
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  • Integration with Apple Watch
  • Trim audio clips
  • Save clips to camera roll
  • Option to hide or move the red status bar
  • Improve background recording reliability
  • Add documentation
  • Allow recording phone calls
  • Add a stop recording button
  • Open In functionality for audio files
  • Combine pre-recorded and live audio into one file
  • iPad version of the app
  • Share clips via MMS/SMS
  • Seamless background recording start
  • Save clips to Dropbox
  • Sound editing features

HiveBloom

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Technical issue with no support response
  • Lost all entries and data after free trial
  • Issues with reloading records after phone death (resolved by support)
  • Harvest feature issue (resolved by support)

Requested features

9 requests
  • Ability to share notes/inspections read-only
  • Summary views for varroa counts, hive weights, gentleness over time
  • Line graphs for data visualization
  • Financial management features (recording sales, units)
  • Ability to modify dates to be in the past
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  • General notes per hive
  • Ability to mark defensive bees
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HEARD

One-time1
  • Bigger Audio Buffer (up to 5 mins)$4.99
4 purchases

HiveBloom

Subscriptions4
  • HiveBloom Monthly$2.991 Month
  • HiveBloom Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • HiveBloom Yearly$17.991 Year
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  • HiveBloom Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is HEARD free?
HEARD costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is HiveBloom free?
HiveBloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HEARD or HiveBloom?
HiveBloom is rated higher. HEARD averages 3.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while HiveBloom averages 4.8 from 291 ratings.
Do HEARD or HiveBloom have ads?
Neither HEARD nor HiveBloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HEARD or HiveBloom?
HEARD ships an update every 6 months, and HiveBloom fortnightly. Most recently, HEARD was updated on October 29, 2026 and HiveBloom on October 24, 2026.

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