Ambrosyae vs SwarmBase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 theyβre staying at a 5-star resort! Whether you're just starting out or already a bee pro, Ambrosyae makes it easierβand 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/
SwarmBase
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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 β’ Swarm alerts in your local area Get notified when swarms are reported nearby and stay aware of swarm activity during the season. β’ Hive inspection tracking Record inspections, queen sightings, brood patterns, temperament, stores, treatments, and notes. β’ Know when to inspect Seasonal reminders and inspection guidance help you understand when colonies may require attention. β’ Pollen flow tracking Track local pollen sources and learn what different pollen colours may indicate throughout the season. β’ Colony history Keep a complete history of hive inspections, actions taken, feeding, and treatments. β’ 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwarmBase at none against Ambrosyae's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. Ambrosyae sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SwarmBase asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Ambrosyae | SwarmBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PIGNELLI PIERPAOLO | Adam Finzel |
In-app purchases
Ambrosyae
- Monthly + 3 days trial3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Yearly + 7 days trial7 Days trial$69.991 Year
SwarmBase
No in-app purchases








