Velutina Tracking vs Beeirol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Velutina Tracking
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Velutina Tracking helps you locate and monitor Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) in the field. Record sightings, log flight trackings, and mark key landmarks on the map to pinpoint nests faster. Designed for beekeepers, researchers, and volunteers across Switzerland, the app makes coordinated hornet monitoring simple and accurate. Features: • Record hornet sightings and flight trackings • Mark nests, bait stations, and landmarks on an interactive map • Map marker clustering for a clear overview • Swiss map styles layer for precise local navigation
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: Velutina Tracking at none against Beeirol's shown. Velutina Tracking also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Velutina Tracking ships an update every 11 days, Beeirol every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Velutina Tracking | Beeirol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Appik Studio Sarl | Philipp Mair |
In-app purchases
Velutina Tracking
No in-app purchases
Beeirol
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Velutina Tracking free?
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Do Velutina Tracking or Beeirol have ads?
Which is updated more often, Velutina Tracking or Beeirol?
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