Comparison

HART (LAP) vs HiveBook

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

Head to head
About

HART (LAP)

Features
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Coordinated Community Collaboration. On-scene data collection tool for first responders. Instantly refer victims of domestic violence and individuals suffering from homelessness to existing service providers in their local community. Connecting the criminal and the social justice systems.

About

HiveBook

Manage your beekeeping operations with this comprehensive app. Track hives, inspections, treatments, harvests, expenses, and revenue. Offers AI-powered insights and runs entirely offline for privacy.

Highlights
  • Hive and apiary tracking
  • Detailed inspection logs
  • Queen, split, and swarm management
  • Varroa mite and treatment tracking
  • Expense and revenue logging
  • AI-powered apiary briefing
  • Offline functionality
Features
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HiveBook is a local-first beekeeping management app built for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers. Track hives, inspections, queens, treatments, harvests, expenses, and revenue — all from your phone. Your data never leaves your device. HiveBook runs entirely on-device with a local SQLite database and optional iCloud backup that you control. No servers, no accounts to create with us, no data harvesting. KEY FEATURES (FREE): - Track up to 5 hives and 1 apiary - Log inspections with detailed observations - Queen records, splits, and swarm tracking - Varroa mite counts and treatment thresholds - Feed logs and treatment library - Harvest logs for honey, wax, propolis, and pollen - Track up to 20 expenses per month - Tasks, reminders, and calendar - Document storage for certifications and lab reports - iCloud backup and sync across devices PRO FEATURES ($4.99/mo or $39.99/yr): Everything in Free, plus: - Unlimited hives, apiaries, and equipment - Unlimited expenses and revenue entries - Charts, trends, and analytics - Bloom calendar and nectar flow tracking - Equipment management and scheduling - CSV and PDF exports - Tax reports (Schedule F, P&L) - Calendar integration - Compliance reports and certifications PREMIUM FEATURES ($9.99/mo or $79.99/yr): Everything in Pro, plus AI-powered tools that run on-device: - Daily AI apiary briefing with priorities - Apiary assistant (AI chat about your data) - Colony health anomaly detection - Harvest predictions and forecasting - Expense anomaly detection - AI receipt scanner - Weather-triggered task planning - Per-hive profitability analysis - Team collaboration with role-based access PRIVACY FIRST: - Works 100% offline — no internet required - All AI features run on-device - No hive data sent to any server - Optional iCloud backup you control - No ads, no tracking, no data selling Perfect for beekeepers managing 1-500 hives who want a simple, private, professional tool. User Guide: https://hivebook.app/guide Terms of use: https://hivebook.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://hivebook.app/privacy Website: https://hivebook.app

Screenshots

HART (LAP)4 screens
HiveBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HART (LAP) at none against HiveBook's 4. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HiveBook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HART (LAP) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HART (LAP) ships an update every 5 days, HiveBook every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HART (LAP) versus HiveBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHART (LAP)HiveBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB161 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperForseti LLCSrisan LLC

In-app purchases

None

HART (LAP)

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HiveBook

Subscriptions4
  • HiveBook Pro Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • HiveBook Team Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • HiveBook Pro Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • HiveBook Team Annual14 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is HART (LAP) free?
HART (LAP) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HiveBook free?
HiveBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HART (LAP) or HiveBook have ads?
Neither HART (LAP) nor HiveBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HART (LAP) or HiveBook?
HART (LAP) ships an update every 5 days, and HiveBook every 4 days. Most recently, HART (LAP) was updated on October 15, 2026 and HiveBook on October 24, 2026.

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