DF Barcodescanner vs ApiNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DF Barcodescanner
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Dies ist eine Barcode und QR-Code Scan App. Im Standalone Modus werden alle gescannten Barcodes kurz angezeigt und in die Zwischenablage kopiert. Alternativ wird die App als "externer" Barcodescanner für andere Apps verwendet.
ApiNote
This app helps beekeepers manage their apiaries and hives. It allows for detailed tracking of inspections, treatments, feedings, and honey harvests. Features include AI voice logging, weather tracking, and cloud storage for easy access and collaboration.
- AI Voice hive inspections
- Track hive inspections and health
- Manage apiary and hive data
- Monitor honey production
- Plan beekeeping tasks
- Weather tracking
- Cloud storage and multi-user access
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ApiNote is a beekeeping hive log and apiary manager built for real work at the bee yard. Keep a complete history for every colony and know what needs attention before your next visit. HIVE RECORDS THAT STAY ORGANIZED • Record hive inspections and observations • Track queens and queen history • Log mite checks, treatments and feeding • Record honey and pollen harvests • Create tasks and reminders • Review hive history and statistics • Track income and expenses HANDS-FREE HIVE INSPECTIONS Keep your hands on the hive. Speak during an inspection and ApiNote can turn your observations into a structured hive record. MANAGE YOUR ENTIRE APIARY See apiaries, hives, recent activity and open tasks in one place. Check local weather, map bee flight ranges and use QR codes to open the right hive quickly. AI FOR BEEKEEPERS Use the AI Beekeeping Advisor for questions or the Voice Hive Inspection while working your bees. YOUR RECORDS ACROSS DEVICES ApiNote synchronizes your beekeeping records through the cloud so your hive history stays available on your devices. START FREE Manage up to 5 hives for free. ApiNote Pro unlocks unlimited hives, AI tools and advanced features. Less paperwork. Better hive records. More time with your bees.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DF Barcodescanner at none against ApiNote's 3. ApiNote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). 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
Both are free to download. ApiNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DF Barcodescanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
DF Barcodescanner ships an update every 4 months, ApiNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DF Barcodescanner | ApiNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Diestelmann IT GmbH | Petr Drabek |
In-app purchases
DF Barcodescanner
No in-app purchases
ApiNote
- ApiNote Pro$4.991 Month
- ApiNote Pro monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- ApiNote Pro yearly$29.991 Year
Questions
Is DF Barcodescanner free?
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