Comparison

Melys vs Hive Log

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

Head to head
About

Melys

Features
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Melys vous propose une gestion complète dédiée aux gros cheptels apicoles. Vous pourrez y retrouvez la gestion des interventions dans vos ruchers, de vos transhumances, mais aussi la gestion de vos nucléi, greffages, introductions ... Vous pourrez également enregistrer vos extractions puis vos mises en pots, pour une traçabilité exemplaire sur vos produits finis.

About

Hive Log

Features
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Your hive cards belong to you — not to a cloud. Stockkarte keeps your colonies and your treatment records entirely on your iPhone: no account, no ads, no server. 30-SECOND INSPECTIONS • Gentleness, strength, brood pattern, queen cells, food — every rating is exactly one tap • Big tap targets that work with gloves at the hive • "Copy last inspection" for quick comparisons • Queen year with the international marking colour right in your colony list EVERY TREATMENT ON RECORD • Product, amount, date, batch number, applicator, receipt no. — recorded in 20 seconds • Withdrawal period in days with a computed clearance date, shown right on the colony • One form for the whole apiary: document several colonies at once • Recording treatments is always unlimited and free VARROA AT A GLANCE • Log checks via bottom board, powdered sugar or alcohol wash • Trend chart per colony across the whole season (Pro) • A hint when readings are elevated — your local advisor stays authoritative FEEDING LOG • Syrup, fondant or your own feed type, amount in kg • Record several colonies in one go • The season total per colony adds itself up HONEST, TAMPER-EVIDENT RECORDS • Entries lock 7 days after they are recorded • Every earlier change is logged in a change log • No deleting — only voiding with a reason; the entry stays on record YOUR RECORD BOOK AS A PDF • Your complete treatment record, chronologically — per year or all years • With change log lines, void marks and a summary row • Ready to show, print or archive for years YOUR HONEY YEAR • Harvest log per colony with type and amount • Yearly total and colony ranking at a glance • Year-by-year comparison of your apiary (Pro) PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Everything stays on your device — no account, no cloud, no ads, no tracking • Zero permissions: Stockkarte never asks for camera, location or anything else BACKUP WITHOUT A CLOUD • Save and restore all colonies, inspections, treatment records, varroa checks, feedings and harvests as one file • Free for everyone — your records survive every phone upgrade Stockkarte Pro (subscription) unlocks unlimited colonies, the record book PDF, the varroa trend chart and multi-year statistics. 3 colonies including treatment records, varroa checks, feeding and backup stay free forever. Free 7-day trial, cancel anytime. Please note: Stockkarte helps you keep records — official requirements and product instructions remain authoritative. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Melys3 screens
Hive Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Melys at none against Hive Log's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Melys asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Melys versus Hive Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelysHive Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHexatekYusuf Fuat Sarac

In-app purchases

None

Melys

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hive Log

Subscriptions2
  • Stockkarte Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Stockkarte Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Melys free?
Melys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hive Log free?
Hive Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Melys or Hive Log have ads?
Neither Melys nor Hive Log shows ads.

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