Comparison

Hive Logger vs Bee Inspector

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Bee Inspector

Features
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Bee Inspector helps you inspect hives with confidence and keep every colony's history at your fingertips. Whether you manage 2 backyard hives or 80 colonies across multiple apiaries, Bee Inspector gives you one place to record inspections, monitor colony health, track queens, manage treatments, and document honey harvests—on your iPhone, iPad, and at my.beeinspector.com. FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND USE• Record complete hive inspections, including brood, eggs, larvae, population, temperament, pests, weather, feeding, and notes• Track active queens, queen age, laying status, and replacement history• Record Varroa mite wash counts and monitor colony trends over time• Log honey harvests and maintain a complete hive history• View inspection history anytime, anywhere• Use Hive Advisor to receive intelligent recommendations based on your inspection data BEE INSPECTOR PRO• Export inspection history to PDF or CSV• Share apiaries with family members, employees, or helpers while keeping ownership of your data• Print blank inspection forms for use in the field• View complete queen timelines and history reports• Use NFC hive tags to instantly open the correct hive with a tap• Keep your screen awake during inspections—no more unlocking your phone while wearing gloves• Access your data on iPhone, iPad, and the web Whether you're tracking a single backyard colony or managing dozens of hives, Bee Inspector keeps every inspection, treatment, harvest, and queen record organized so you can make better beekeeping decisions season after season. No spreadsheets. No paper notebooks. No wondering what you found in Hive 4 last month. Download Bee Inspector for free and upgrade to Pro whenever you're ready for advanced tools. PRIVACY Your inspection data is securely stored in the cloud and is never sold or shared with third parties. Privacy Policy:https://beeinspector.com/privacy.html TERMS OF USE https://beeinspector.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Hive Logger4 screens
Bee Inspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bee Inspector at 15.0 against Hive Logger's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Logger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Bee Inspector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hive Logger ships an update every 2 weeks, Bee Inspector every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hive Logger versus Bee Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHive LoggerBee Inspector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAppco LLC (USA)Annica Studios Inc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hive Logger

Subscriptions2
  • HiveLogger Pro Monthly1 Month trial$3.491 Month
  • HiveLogger Pro Annual1 Month trial$34.991 Year
3 purchases

Bee Inspector

Subscriptions3
  • Hobbyist$19.991 Year
  • Beekeeper$34.991 Year
  • Professional$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Hive Logger free?
Hive Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bee Inspector free?
Bee Inspector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hive Logger or Bee Inspector have ads?
Neither Hive Logger nor Bee Inspector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hive Logger or Bee Inspector?
Hive Logger ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bee Inspector every 9 days. Most recently, Hive Logger was updated on November 4, 2026 and Bee Inspector on November 7, 2026.

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