QIDI Link vs HiveKeep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QIDI Link
This platform allows remote connection and monitoring of specific 3D printers. Users can control printing remotely, preheat, pause, and access features like time-lapse photography and printing records. It simplifies 3D printer operation and maintenance.
- Remote printing
- Real-time monitoring
- Preheating and pausing
- Time-lapse photography
- Printing records
- Printer calibration and maintenance
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QIDI Link is a free, versatile 3D printing platform that remotely connects and monitors QIDI TECH's 3D printers. With QIDI Link, you can know the model printing situation at any time, and easily use remote printing, preheating, pausing, excluding objects, time-lapse photography, printing records and other functions, which greatly reduces the use threshold of 3D printers while enriching the functions of 3D printers. In addition, using QIDI Link makes it easier to calibrate and maintain 3D printers.
HiveKeep
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HiveKeep is a calm, focused tool for beekeepers who want to keep proper records without turning every inspection into paperwork. • Track hives and apiaries — queen, strength, temperament, and notes per visit. • Fast inspections — log the essentials in under a minute, add photos when it matters. • Treatments — record Varroa treatments, feeds, and sugar rolls with timestamps. • Insights — the on-device engine flags queenless suspicions, brood pattern issues, and seasonal reminders before they become emergencies. • Seasonal guidance — hemisphere-aware tips so advice lands in the right month. • Full history — every inspection stays searchable, exportable, and yours. • Export — PDF, CSV, and JSON. Your records go where you go. Join the Apiary Club to unlock unlimited hives, the insights engine, export, and photo galleries. Monthly, yearly, and lifetime options — yearly comes with a 7-day free trial. Privacy: your data lives on-device and syncs through your iCloud account. No ad tracking, no third-party analytics. The app uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QIDI Link at none against HiveKeep's 3. QIDI Link also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. HiveKeep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. QIDI Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | QIDI Link | HiveKeep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (47 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zhejiang Qidi Technology Co., Ltd. | Enovira AB |
Bugs and requests
QIDI Link
Reported bugs
29 issues- Login issues and account errors
- Verification code expired or failed
- Cannot add local printer via IP
- QR code scanning failures
- App logs out frequently
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- Cannot upload .3mf or .stl files
- Video feed is black or poor quality
- Printer controls do not work
- App crashes or freezes
- App shows printer as offline when it's online
- App loses connection frequently
- Fan control issues when opening app
- UI elements obscured on newer iPhones
- App is slow to load or respond
- Outdated print status information
- Cannot connect to printer
- App requires account creation but fails
- Language settings not applied or stuck in Chinese
- Server connection failures
- Printer not found or not compatible
- Updates cause app to stop working
- Video feed only works on Wi-Fi
- Incorrect printer state displayed
- Error message: "unknown column SN in field list"
- Manual connection instructions are in Chinese
- Fluidd interface disconnects quickly
- Percentage not shown during printing
- Printing speed always shown as 100%
- Missing print time and remaining time
Requested features
23 requests- Add support for newer QIDI machines
- Improve communication about updates
- Allow adding local printers via IP
- Fix QR code scanning issues
- Improve app stability
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- Enable expert mode connection
- Allow uploading .3mf or .stl files
- Improve video feed quality and stability
- Fix verification code issues
- Enable QR code generation
- Improve app stability and performance
- Fix server connection issues
- Add support for Qidi Q2
- Fix printer offline status
- Improve app interface and usability
- Fix language issues and add more languages
- Improve fan control
- Fix UI issues on newer iPhones
- Improve app speed
- Fix outdated status information
- Enable local network connection
- Add dark mode
- Increase video FPS
HiveKeep
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QIDI Link
No in-app purchases
HiveKeep
- HiveKeep Apiary Club monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- HiveKeep Apiary Club yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- HiveKeep Apiary Club Lifetime$59.99
