Xscope vs Hive Logger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xscope
This application allows you to manage your device by connecting via USB. You can view photos and videos stored on your device and copy files directly from your phone to the connected device.
- USB device connection
- View photos and videos
- Copy files from phone to device
- Device management software
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Xscope The application is the management software Connect to the device via usb Can view photos and videos of the device Can copy files from phone to device
Hive Logger
Easily manage your beehives with quick logging via QR codes or voice. Receive timely reminders for hive checks to ensure health and organization. Offers features like multi-hive logging and data reporting.
- QR code scanning for quick logging
- Smart Voice Logs for dictation
- Multi-hive logging
- Apiary sharing with contributors
- Dashboard for overdue tasks
- Customizable reminders and push notifications
- Cloud sync with offline support
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Log every hive inspection in 30 seconds or less using QR code scanning and Smart Voice Logs (Pro). Hive Logger keeps records, tasks and reminders organized across every hive and apiary, so you always know which hive needs attention next. Why beekeepers love HiveLogger - Scan to log: Print a QR code, attach it to the hive, scan, and start logging instantly - Smart Voice Logs (Pro): Dictate a log and have key fields filled in automatically - Reports (Pro): Export PDF or CSV reports for your apiaries, hives, or by log type: inspections, feedings, treatments, harvests or all logs. Great for record keeping and compliance, or send your hive data to a spreadsheet for deeper analysis. - Multi-Hive Log: Treating or feeding multiple hives? Fill out one log and apply it to all of them at once. - Apiary Sharing (Pro): Invite up to 10 contributors to log, edit, and view a shared apiary. - Schedule: View your overdue and upcoming tasks and inspection reminders in a single list, up to 60 days ahead - Dashboard: Spot overdue hives and tasks, generate reports and much more - Archive Hives: Have a dead out? Archive the hive instead of deleting to keep the hive's full history while avoiding notifications and reminders for it. - Structured logs: Inspection, Feeding, Harvest and Treatment - Custom reminders: Set inspection intervals based on the season and get timely push notifications - Cloud sync + offline: Works without service and syncs when you’re back online Free vs. Pro Free includes 1 hive and 1 apiary. Enjoy a 30-day Pro trial to unlock unlimited hives and apiaries, Smart Voice Logs and reports. Have feedback or a feature request? Please contact us! Happy beekeeping! Hive Logger was formerly known as Hive Trackr. Same app, new name. Terms of Service: https://www.hiveloggerapp.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hive Logger at 100% against Xscope's 30%. Hive Logger also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Xscope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (83 vs 24). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Hive Logger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Xscope asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hive Logger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Xscope's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hive Logger's.
Xscope ships an update every 6 weeks, Hive Logger every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xscope | Hive Logger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (83 ratings) | 4.7 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 83 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grus IoT | Appco LLC (USA) |
Customer experience
Xscope
Hive Logger
In-app purchases
Xscope
No in-app purchases
Hive Logger
- HiveLogger Pro Monthly1 Month trial$3.491 Month
- HiveLogger Pro Annual1 Month trial$34.991 Year
