OctoTracker vs SwarmBase

OctoTracker is the essential companion app for Octopus Tracker. This free and privacy-respecting app is your go-to tool for staying on top of today's and tomorrow's energy prices, ensuring you always make the most informed decisions about your electricity and gas consumption. With OctoTracker, effortlessly monitor prices, providing you with real-time insights that matter. The friendly user interface puts today's and tomorrow's energy prices at your fingertips, allowing you to plan your energy usage strategically. OctoTracker features an intuitive indicator that lets you know whether energy prices are above or below the average, allowing you to optimise your energy consumption and save money, all while reducing your environmental footprint. Visualise the last 30 days' prices for electricity and gas with interactive charts, allowing for a more in-depth analysis of energy price trends and compare rates with the standard (Flexible Octopus) tariff. Enable push notifications to receive timely updates on price changes, ensuring you get tomorrow's rates as soon as they're available, or use the iOS home screen widget to keep track of daily Tracker prices without even opening the app. Stay ahead of the curve and take control of your energy costs with OctoTracker. Unlock the power to make smarter energy choices, exclusively for Octopus Tracker customers! Say goodbye to energy price surprises and hello to financial control - OctoTracker has got you covered! NOTE: OctoTracker is an independent app and is not operated by Octopus Energy.

SwarmBase is a modern beekeeping companion designed for backyard and small-scale beekeepers. Track hive inspections, receive swarm notifications in your local area, monitor pollen flow, and understand when your colonies are likely to need attention. Whether you manage a single hive or a small apiary, SwarmBase helps keep your records organised and your colonies healthy. Features • Swarm alerts in your local area Get notified when swarms are reported nearby and stay aware of swarm activity during the season. • Hive inspection tracking Record inspections, queen sightings, brood patterns, temperament, stores, treatments, and notes. • Know when to inspect Seasonal reminders and inspection guidance help you understand when colonies may require attention. • Pollen flow tracking Track local pollen sources and learn what different pollen colours may indicate throughout the season. • Colony history Keep a complete history of hive inspections, actions taken, feeding, and treatments. • Built for real beekeepers Designed around practical beekeeping workflows used by hobbyist and small-scale UK beekeepers. SwarmBase aims to make hive management simpler, clearer, and more consistent throughout the beekeeping year.