SOMIUtec vs Beeirol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SOMIUtec
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This App is used to connect to our EM1 Controller.
Beeirol
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The Beeirol app offers you the digitization of your hive map, through the app you always have all relevant data about your hives with you. When inspecting the hive, the “beekeeper mode” also offers simplified entry during the inspection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SOMIUtec at none against Beeirol's shown. SOMIUtec also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Beeirol's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SOMIUtec ships an update every 13 months, Beeirol every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SOMIUtec | Beeirol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Somiu aesthetic GmbH | Philipp Mair |
In-app purchases
SOMIUtec
No in-app purchases
Beeirol
No in-app purchases
