# Sign Up by SignUp.com vs HiveBloom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiveBloom at 89% against Sign Up by SignUp.com's 29%. HiveBloom also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.0). Sign Up by SignUp.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

HiveBloom is free to download; Sign Up by SignUp.com costs $1.99 up front. HiveBloom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sign Up by SignUp.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

HiveBloom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiveBloom has 291 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Sign Up by SignUp.com's written reviews are positive against 89% of HiveBloom's.

Sign Up by SignUp.com ships an update every 3 months, HiveBloom fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sign Up by SignUp.com | HiveBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sign-up-by-signupcom/id672829281/reviews) | **[4.8 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **291** |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VOLUNTEERSPOT, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/546041415) | [Martin Fuhry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490920619) |

## What reviewers say

### Sign Up by SignUp.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sign-up-by-signupcom/id672829281)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app simplifies event planning and coordination for organizers and participants. It allows for easy scheduling of volunteers, conferences, and various activities, with features for sign-ups, payments, and communication. Participants can quickly join events, track their commitments, and receive reminders.

**Highlights:** Event scheduling and management, Volunteer coordination, Participant sign-up, Automated reminders, Calendar sync, Payment collection, Participant communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for volunteers
- 👍 Organizes events effectively
- 👍 Saves time for organizers
- 👍 Clean and modern look
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App is just a mobile website
- 👎 Not worth the price
- 👎 Doesn't open on iPad
- 👎 White screen issue
- 👎 Frustrating registration

**Reported bugs**

- App does not open on iPad (white screen)
- Account creation fails
- Advertisements still visible after payment
- App does not keep users logged in
- App fails to display all data uploaded to the website

**Requested features**

- Fix advertisements for paid users
- Make the app work on iPad
- Improve account creation process
- Allow users to stay logged in
- Implement Touch ID/Face ID for login


### HiveBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivebloom/id1490920620)

This app simplifies beekeeping by providing a digital journal for managing your hives. It helps you track colonies, record inspections, and stay organized, with features like cloud syncing and weather-based reminders. The free version supports up to two hives.

**Highlights:** Free management for up to 2 hives, Unlimited hive inspections, Apiary mapping and organization, Detailed hive health tracking, Cloud backup and syncing, Weather-based inspection reminders, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HiveBloom Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| HiveBloom Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| HiveBloom Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| HiveBloom Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Intuitive design
- 👍 Excellent for tracking hives
- 👍 Comprehensive record-keeping options
- 👍 Voice note taker feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of response from support
- 🐛 Paywall/cost concerns
- 🐛 Missing financial management feature
- 🐛 No Spanish version available
- 🐛 Issues with data loss after trial

**Reported bugs**

- Technical issue with no support response
- Lost all entries and data after free trial
- Issues with reloading records after phone death (resolved by support)
- Harvest feature issue (resolved by support)

**Requested features**

- Ability to share notes/inspections read-only
- Summary views for varroa counts, hive weights, gentleness over time
- Line graphs for data visualization
- Financial management features (recording sales, units)
- Ability to modify dates to be in the past


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sign Up by SignUp.com free?

Sign Up by SignUp.com costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HiveBloom free?

HiveBloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sign Up by SignUp.com or HiveBloom?

HiveBloom is rated higher. Sign Up by SignUp.com averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while HiveBloom averages 4.8 from 291 ratings.

### Do Sign Up by SignUp.com or HiveBloom have ads?

Neither Sign Up by SignUp.com nor HiveBloom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sign Up by SignUp.com or HiveBloom?

Sign Up by SignUp.com ships an update every 3 months, and HiveBloom fortnightly. Most recently, Sign Up by SignUp.com was updated on October 24, 2026 and HiveBloom on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*