Comparison

BatteryBox vs Apiary

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

Head to head
About

BatteryBox

Features
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BatteryBox – Shared Power Banks Anytime, Anywhere! With the BatteryBox app, you’ll never be caught with a dead phone again! Our shared power banks let you charge your devices quickly and easily without carrying your own charger. How does it work? 1. Find the nearest station in the app. 2. Scan the QR code to pick up a power bank. 3. Use it anywhere – enjoy freedom of movement. 4. Return the power bank to any station across Slovakia. Fast and easy rental. Universal charging cables for all devices. Available in bars, restaurants, sports centers, and public spaces. Download BatteryBox & stay powered up!

About

Apiary

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Apiary — Digital Beekeeping Logbook Apiary is a practical beekeeping companion built for real field work. Record inspections, track hive health and keep organized notes — even without internet. Designed for hobbyists and professionals who need a fast and reliable way to manage their colonies. Inspect hives quickly Perform quick checks in seconds while standing at the hive. Log activity, sound, brood condition and issues without interrupting your workflow. Detailed inspection history Keep a complete record for every hive: • inspection history • feeding log • treatments • notes and observations Everything stays organized automatically so you can follow colony development over time. Photo documentation Capture hive photos and keep them attached to inspections. Perfect for monitoring brood patterns, queen presence and seasonal changes. Works offline Apiary works entirely on your device. No signal required in remote apiaries and no accounts to create. Data safety Your data stays on your device. Export and restore your database anytime using manual backup. Built for the field High-contrast interface and large touch targets make it easy to use outdoors.

Screenshots

BatteryBox4 screens
Apiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BatteryBox at 13.0 against Apiary's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BatteryBox ships an update every 6 weeks, Apiary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BatteryBox versus Apiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBatteryBoxApiary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPartymaker s. r. o.Marton Hun

In-app purchases

None

BatteryBox

No in-app purchases

None

Apiary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BatteryBox free?
BatteryBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apiary free?
Apiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BatteryBox or Apiary have ads?
Neither BatteryBox nor Apiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BatteryBox or Apiary?
BatteryBox ships an update every 6 weeks, and Apiary every 2 months. Most recently, BatteryBox was updated on September 9, 2026 and Apiary on September 18, 2026.

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