Comparison

Ambrosyae vs MyApiary

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

Head to head
About

Ambrosyae

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Ambrosyae is the app that makes managing your apiary a little less... complicated. Just open it up to see if your hives are truly buzzing or if they could use a little TLC. Clear data, headache-free stats, and tips to pamper your bees like they’re staying at a 5-star resort! Whether you're just starting out or already a bee pro, Ambrosyae makes it easierβ€”and a bit more fun. Oh, and yes, you can finally say goodbye to the chaos of flying papers. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the Premium Subscription: β€’ Subscription term is 1 month or 1 year. The subscription is renewed every month or year. β€’ Payments will be collected from your iTunes account after you confirm your purchase. β€’ Automatic renewals will be renewed unless canceled 24 hours before the subscription expires. β€’ You can cancel your subscription at this address: http://support.apple.com/HT202039 β€’ Terms of use: https://ambrosyae.com/en/terms-and-conditions-en/

About

MyApiary

Features
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MyApiary is a practical, no-nonsense beekeeping app built by a beekeeper who got tired of messy notebooks and scattered records. Document everything the way you actually work Supported languages: SE-Swedish, GB-English, DE-German, FR-French, ES-Spanish. Modular Inspections β€” Choose exactly what you want to record each time. Keep it light for a quick check or go deep with full health, brood, temperament and treatment notes. No forced fields. Voice-First Logging β€” Talk while you work (hands stay on the frames). The app turns your words into structured inspection records. Full Colony History That Travels β€” Every hive and queen has a permanent ID. When you sell, give away or move a colony, the new owner gets the complete history β€” all inspections, Varroa treatments, queen changes and notes. No more starting from zero. Other things you'll use every season Local community signals β€” see anonymous Varroa levels and spring activity in your area. Queen management & rearing calendar. Honey harvest & sales tracking with receipts. Varroa journal and treatment log. Smart winter feeding calculator. Offline-first β€” works perfectly out in the apiary. Multiple apiaries, detailed box/ladder views, drawings and more. Whether you're a hobby beekeeper with a few hives or managing a larger operation, MyApiary gives you full control without the hassle. Completely free while we're building the user base. Feedback is very welcome β€” this is still a one-person project made for real beekeepers. Download MyApiary and try it on your next inspection. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ambrosyae4 screens
MyApiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ambrosyae and MyApiary are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ambrosyae sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and MyApiary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ambrosyae ships an update every 8 days, MyApiary fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ambrosyae versus MyApiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmbrosyaeMyApiary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.5 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIGNELLI PIERPAOLOErik Borgstrom

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ambrosyae

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly + 3 days trial3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly + 7 days trial7 Days trial$69.991 Year
3 purchases

MyApiary

Subscriptions2
  • Plus$2.991 Month
  • Full app features$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Early Bird - one time payment!$24.99

Questions

Is Ambrosyae free?
Ambrosyae is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyApiary free?
MyApiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ambrosyae or MyApiary have ads?
Neither Ambrosyae nor MyApiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ambrosyae or MyApiary?
Ambrosyae ships an update every 8 days, and MyApiary fortnightly. Most recently, Ambrosyae was updated on November 12, 2026 and MyApiary on November 5, 2026.

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