Lae Logbook vs Hive Logger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lae Logbook
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LaeLogbook is a professional aviation maintenance logbook designed for aircraft owners, technicians, and maintenance organizations. Track maintenance tasks with full detail, organize by aircraft and ATA chapter, and generate compliant PDF reports. Manage aircraft profiles, training and license records, employment history, and maintenance notes—everything in one place. Key features: Complete maintenance tracking (Line, Base, Component) EASA Part-145 task types and report formats Aircraft profiles with history and analytics Training, license, medical, and employment records Notes and documentation by category PDF reports and data export/import Optional iCloud sync across Apple devices Face ID/Touch ID protection for quick access Your data stays private. Information is stored locally on your device and can be synced only to your personal iCloud account if enabled. LaeLogbook helps you stay organized, compliant, and ready for audits—whether you manage one aircraft or a full fleet. Terms of Use: https://kefistechnology.com/laelogbook/terms/ios
Hive Logger
Easily manage your beehives with quick logging via QR codes or voice. Receive timely reminders for hive checks to ensure health and organization. Offers features like multi-hive logging and data reporting.
- QR code scanning for quick logging
- Smart Voice Logs for dictation
- Multi-hive logging
- Apiary sharing with contributors
- Dashboard for overdue tasks
- Customizable reminders and push notifications
- Cloud sync with offline support
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Log every hive inspection in 30 seconds or less using QR code scanning and Smart Voice Logs (Pro). Hive Logger keeps records, tasks and reminders organized across every hive and apiary, so you always know which hive needs attention next. Why beekeepers love HiveLogger - Scan to log: Print a QR code, attach it to the hive, scan, and start logging instantly - Smart Voice Logs (Pro): Dictate a log and have key fields filled in automatically - Reports (Pro): Export PDF or CSV reports for your apiaries, hives, or by log type: inspections, feedings, treatments, harvests, notes or all logs. Great for record keeping and compliance, or send your hive data to a spreadsheet for deeper analysis. - Multi-Hive Log: Treating or feeding multiple hives? Fill out one log and apply it to all of them at once. - Apiary Sharing (Pro): Invite up to 10 contributors to log, edit, and view a shared apiary. - Schedule: View your overdue and upcoming tasks and inspection reminders in a single list, up to 60 days ahead - Dashboard: Spot overdue hives and tasks, generate reports and much more - Archive Hives: Have a dead out? Archive the hive instead of deleting to keep the hive's full history while avoiding notifications and reminders for it. - Structured logs: Inspection, Feeding, Harvest, Treatment, and Notes - Custom reminders: Set inspection intervals based on the season and get timely push notifications - Cloud sync + offline: Works without service and syncs when you’re back online Free vs. Pro Free includes 1 hive and 1 apiary. Enjoy a 30-day Pro trial to unlock unlimited hives and apiaries, Smart Voice Logs and reports. Have feedback or a feature request? Please contact us! Happy beekeeping! Hive Logger was formerly known as Hive Trackr. Same app, new name. Terms of Service: https://www.hiveloggerapp.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hive Logger at every 2 weeks against Lae Logbook's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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. Lae Logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hive Logger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lae Logbook ships an update every 2 months, Hive Logger every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lae Logbook | Hive Logger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kefis Technology Limited | Appco LLC (USA) |
In-app purchases
Lae Logbook
- LaeLogbook Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- LaeLogbook Pro Annual$24.991 Year
Hive Logger
- HiveLogger Pro Monthly1 Month trial$3.491 Month
- HiveLogger Pro Annual1 Month trial$34.991 Year
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