Comparison

BeeLog! vs Bee Inspector

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

Head to head
About

BeeLog!

Features
Read full description

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

Bee Inspector

Features
Read full description

Bee Inspector helps you inspect hives with confidence and keep every colony's history at your fingertips. Whether you manage 2 backyard hives or 80 colonies across multiple apiaries, Bee Inspector gives you one place to record inspections, monitor colony health, track queens, manage treatments, and document honey harvests—on your iPhone, iPad, and at my.beeinspector.com. FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND USE• Record complete hive inspections, including brood, eggs, larvae, population, temperament, pests, weather, feeding, and notes• Track active queens, queen age, laying status, and replacement history• Record Varroa mite wash counts and monitor colony trends over time• Log honey harvests and maintain a complete hive history• View inspection history anytime, anywhere• Use Hive Advisor to receive intelligent recommendations based on your inspection data BEE INSPECTOR PRO• Export inspection history to PDF or CSV• Share apiaries with family members, employees, or helpers while keeping ownership of your data• Print blank inspection forms for use in the field• View complete queen timelines and history reports• Use NFC hive tags to instantly open the correct hive with a tap• Keep your screen awake during inspections—no more unlocking your phone while wearing gloves• Access your data on iPhone, iPad, and the web Whether you're tracking a single backyard colony or managing dozens of hives, Bee Inspector keeps every inspection, treatment, harvest, and queen record organized so you can make better beekeeping decisions season after season. No spreadsheets. No paper notebooks. No wondering what you found in Hive 4 last month. Download Bee Inspector for free and upgrade to Pro whenever you're ready for advanced tools. PRIVACY Your inspection data is securely stored in the cloud and is never sold or shared with third parties. Privacy Policy:https://beeinspector.com/privacy.html TERMS OF USE https://beeinspector.com/terms.html

Screenshots

BeeLog!3 screens
Bee Inspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeeLog! at none against Bee Inspector's 3. BeeLog! also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). 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. Bee Inspector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. BeeLog! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeeLog! ships an update weekly, Bee Inspector every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BeeLog! versus Bee Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeLog!Bee Inspector
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperXAIRO, SOCIETATEA CU RASPUNDERE LIMITATAAnnica Studios Inc

In-app purchases

None

BeeLog!

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bee Inspector

Subscriptions3
  • Hobbyist$19.991 Year
  • Beekeeper$34.991 Year
  • Professional$49.991 Year

Questions

Is BeeLog! free?
BeeLog! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bee Inspector free?
Bee Inspector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeeLog! or Bee Inspector have ads?
Neither BeeLog! nor Bee Inspector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeeLog! or Bee Inspector?
BeeLog! ships an update weekly, and Bee Inspector every 9 days. Most recently, BeeLog! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bee Inspector on October 28, 2026.

Other comparisons