Comparison

Apiary Docket vs HiveSignal

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

Head to head
About

Apiary Docket

Manage your entire apiary with this comprehensive beekeeping platform. Track hives, log detailed inspections, monitor mite levels, manage queens, and record harvests. Stay organized with task management and smart reminders, all synced across your devices.

Highlights
  • Hive and apiary organization
  • Detailed inspection logging
  • Varroa mite monitoring
  • Queen management
  • Harvest records
  • Treatment and feeding logs
  • Equipment inventory
  • Task management and reminders
Features
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For apiarydocket.com members Apiary Docket the all-in-one beekeeping management platform built for every beekeeper, whether you tend a single backyard hive or run a commercial operation with hundreds. Replace scattered notebooks, spreadsheets, and sticky notes with one powerful, beautifully designed app that keeps your entire apiary at your fingertips. **HIVE & APIARY MANAGEMENT** Organize unlimited apiaries and hives with GPS coordinates, color coding, setup dates, and custom notes. See the health status of every colony at a glance from your apiary dashboard. **DETAILED INSPECTION LOGS** Record every hive visit with structured forms — brood pattern, egg-laying, population, temperament, comb condition, disease signs, and more. Attach photos for visual documentation. Scroll through your complete inspection history with a timeline view. **VARROA MITE MONITORING** Log mite checks using alcohol wash or sugar roll methods. Track mite levels over time with trend charts, get threshold alerts when levels approach danger, and correlate mite counts with treatment history to evaluate what works. **QUEEN MANAGEMENT** Never lose track of your most important bee. Record queen origin, breed, age, marked color, and introduction date. Log laying performance and temperament over time. Set automatic re-queening reminders when queens age or performance declines. **HARVEST RECORDS** Log every honey, wax, and propolis harvest with weight, date, and notes. Build a complete history of your apiary's productivity season after season. Track totals and trends to understand your yields. **TREATMENTS & FEEDING** Track all treatment events — oxalic acid, ApiVar, Apiguard, and more — with dosage, timing, and results. Log sugar syrup, pollen patties, and other feedings. Stay organized and compliant with a full treatment history. **EQUIPMENT & INVENTORY** Manage your beekeeping equipment by category with a clean table view. Track inventory levels with low-stock alerts and value calculations so you never show up to the yard unprepared. **GARDEN & FORAGE TRACKING** Map nearby forage plants and bloom calendars. Plan your garden plantings to support your bees with the nectar and pollen they need throughout the season. **TASK MANAGEMENT** Create and track beekeeping tasks with status filters and inline completion. Never forget an inspection, treatment window, or seasonal to-do again. **SMART REMINDERS** Get timely push notifications for upcoming inspections, treatment windows, re-queening dates, and seasonal tasks. Stay ahead of your bees, not behind. **BUILT FOR REAL BEEKEEPERS** • Works on iPhone, iPad, and the web at api-log.net • Syncs across all your devices in real time via the cloud • Clean, modern interface designed for use in the field • Secure — your data stays private with Firebase authentication • Start free and scale as you grow, or stay free forever Whether you're a first-year beekeeper learning the ropes or a seasoned professional managing hundreds of colonies, api-log.net gives you the tools to keep your bees healthy, your records organized, and your operation thriving. Download API Log today and give your hives the attention they deserve. Terms of Use (EULA): https://apiarydocket.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://apiarydocket.com/privacy/

About

HiveSignal

Features
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Track your hives with voice. Spot problems before they spread. Know exactly what to do next. HiveSignal turns chaotic inspection notes into organized colony records - even when you're wearing gloves. Just speak your observations, and the app captures everything: brood patterns, queen status, temperament, and more. INSPECT SMARTER, NOT HARDER • Voice-Powered Logging - Describe what you see, hands-free. HiveSignal transcribes and organizes your observations automatically. • Photo Documentation - Snap frames, attach to inspections, and sync across devices. Your visual hive history, always accessible. • Works Offline - Full functionality in the field, no signal required. Syncs when you're back online. CATCH ISSUES EARLY • Health Scoring - Each hive gets a real-time health score based on your inspection data. See at a glance which colonies need attention. • Predictive Alerts - Get notified about potential problems before they become emergencies. Queenless indicators, population drops, and disease risk. • Weather Integration - Local forecasts built in, so you can plan inspections and anticipate colony needs. KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT • Next Actions - After every inspection, HiveSignal recommends your next steps. No more guessing what each hive needs. • Full Inspection History - Track trends across seasons. Compare year-over-year performance. Learn what works for your apiary. • Multi-Yard Support - Manage hives across multiple locations from one account. BUILT FOR REAL BEEKEEPERS Whether you have 3 hives in your backyard or 500 across multiple yards, HiveSignal scales with you. Start free, upgrade when you need more. Free: Up to 3 hives, full inspection workflow, Next Actions Pro: Up to 50 hives, voice input, photo sync, data export Commercial: Up to 500 hives, advanced analytics, priority support SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription Privacy Policy: https://hivesignal.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://hivesignal.app/terms

Screenshots

Apiary Docket4 screens
HiveSignal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Apiary Docket at every 9 days against HiveSignal's every 6 weeks. HiveSignal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Apiary Docket sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HiveSignal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apiary Docket ships an update every 9 days, HiveSignal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Apiary Docket versus HiveSignal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApiary DocketHiveSignal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloating Axe Head Ministries LLCDustin Kofoed

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Apiary Docket

Subscriptions10
  • Baby Bee | Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Hobby | Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Baby Bee | Yearly$11.991 Year
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  • Pro | Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Team | Monthly$34.991 Month
  • Hobby | Yearly$45.991 Year
  • Commercial | Monthly$91.991 Month
  • Pro | Yearly$114.991 Year
  • Team | Yearly$344.991 Year
  • Commercial | Yearly$919.991 Year
4 purchases

HiveSignal

Subscriptions4
  • Pro$6.991 Month
  • Commercial$22.991 Month
  • Pro$59.991 Year
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  • Commercial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Apiary Docket free?
Apiary Docket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HiveSignal free?
HiveSignal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apiary Docket or HiveSignal have ads?
Neither Apiary Docket nor HiveSignal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apiary Docket or HiveSignal?
Apiary Docket ships an update every 9 days, and HiveSignal every 6 weeks. Most recently, Apiary Docket was updated on September 30, 2026 and HiveSignal on October 11, 2026.

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