Swarmkeeper vs Hiver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swarmkeeper
Receive real-time alerts for honey bee swarms and connect with other beekeepers. Organize clubs, build a network, and collaborate to protect bees and their habitats. Join a community dedicated to bee conservation.
- Real-time swarm reports
- Connect with beekeepers
- Form beekeeping clubs
- Collaborate on bee conservation
- Build a beekeeper network
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Discover swarms, save bees, and connect with fellow beekeepers! Our app lets you receive real-time honey bee swarm reports from the public. Start a club, build your network, and collaborate to protect bees and their ecosystems. Join the hive today! Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://www.thehoneybeesociety.org/terms
Hiver
Discover and host real-world gatherings to build genuine friendships and combat loneliness. Find local events based on your interests or create your own, fostering simple human connection without endless scrolling or chaotic group chats.
- Discover local gatherings (Hives)
- Plan and host your own Hives
- Connect with real people
- Build genuine friendships
- No swiping or algorithms
- Focus on real-life interaction
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Hiver – Real Connection Starts Here Find your people. Create your Hive. Live beyond the scroll. Hiver is your go-to app for discovering and hosting real-world gatherings — helping you beat loneliness, meet new people, and build genuine friendships. From farmers markets to late-night coffee hangs, worship nights to running clubs — if it brings people together, it belongs on Hiver. No chaotic group chats. No endless scrolling. Just simple, human connection. What you can do with Hiver: DISCOVER HIVES Looking for your next favorite running club? A worship night across town? A spontaneous open mic? Hiver surfaces local gatherings (called Hives) based on your interests and location — so you’re always one tap away from real people and real plans. PLAN & HOST Planning a beach day, birthday party, or coffee hang? Create a Hive in seconds. Set the vibe, choose a time, invite friends (or go public), and you’re live. SHOW UP & BELONG No more flaky RSVPs or dead group chats. Hiver makes it easy to say yes, show up, and be part of the moment — without the awkward planning or pressure. BUILT FOR REAL CONNECTION Hiver is designed for real life, not screen time. No swiping. No algorithms. Just authentic community and meaningful interaction — made simple. Perfect for: • College students • Young adults • Moms with energetic kids • People new to town • Creatives, extroverts, introverts — and anyone craving community No ads. No data selling. No noise. Just people, presence, and the power of showing up. Download Hiver today — and bring back what social media forgot: real life. Questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you: sales@hiverbee.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hiver at none against Swarmkeeper's 2. Hiver also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Swarmkeeper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Hiver asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Swarmkeeper against 5.0 for Hiver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hiver has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Swarmkeeper ships an update every 3 weeks, Hiver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swarmkeeper | Hiver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Honey Bee Society | Hiver LLC |
Customer experience
Swarmkeeper
Hiver
In-app purchases
Swarmkeeper
- Swarmkeeper Pro Subscription$9.991 Year
- Swarmkeeper Pro Subscription$9.99
Hiver
No in-app purchases
