Comparison

BeeLog! vs Hive Logger

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

Head to head
About

BeeLog!

Features
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The BeeLog app is designed specifically for beekeepers to simplify hive management and monitor the condition of hives in their apiary. With this application, users can easily create profiles for each hive, record bee activity and honey levels, as well as important events such as inspections and disease treatment. The app provides graphs and statistics to help beekeepers track changes in the hives and make informed decisions about bee care. BeeLog also sends notifications about important events and reminds users of regular checks, helping to maintain the health of bee colonies and increase honey production.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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, notes 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, Treatment, and Notes - 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

Screenshots

BeeLog!3 screens
Hive Logger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeeLog! at none against Hive Logger's 2. BeeLog! also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hive Logger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. BeeLog! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeeLog! ships an update weekly, Hive Logger every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BeeLog! versus Hive Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeLog!Hive Logger
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXairoAppco LLC (USA)

In-app purchases

None

BeeLog!

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hive Logger

Subscriptions2
  • HiveLogger Pro Monthly1 Month trial$3.491 Month
  • HiveLogger Pro Annual1 Month trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is BeeLog! free?
BeeLog! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hive Logger free?
Hive Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeeLog! or Hive Logger have ads?
Neither BeeLog! nor Hive Logger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeeLog! or Hive Logger?
BeeLog! ships an update weekly, and Hive Logger every 2 weeks. Most recently, BeeLog! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hive Logger on November 4, 2026.

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