# HEARD vs HiveBloom

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | HEARD | HiveBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heard-the-plan-b-for-memory/id615420427/reviews) | **[4.8 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **291** |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Faalsa Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/615420490) | [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619) |

## What reviewers say

### HEARD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heard-the-plan-b-for-memory/id615420427)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bigger Audio Buffer (up to 5 mins) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔴 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

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot export recordings
- App mutes notifications
- Background recording stops working
- App does not allow sending recordings to other apps
- Paid purchase not recognized

**Requested features**

- Allow export of recordings
- Longer buffer options (hours)
- Ability to choose microphone
- UI update
- Lock screen control/save button


### HiveBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HiveBloom Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| HiveBloom Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| HiveBloom Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| HiveBloom Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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