Comparison

Apiary Docket vs HiveSense

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

HiveSense

This app is a comprehensive beekeeping management tool designed for field use. It allows users to log hive inspections offline, monitor Bluetooth sensors for colony health, and record voice notes hands-free. Organize apiaries, track colony details, and set task reminders, all with a privacy-first approach.

Highlights
  • Offline hive inspections
  • Bluetooth sensor monitoring
  • Hands-free voice notes
  • Colony and queen tracking
  • Apiary management
  • Task reminders and calendar
  • Multi-device cloud sync
Features
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THE SMART BEEKEEPING APP — BUILT FOR THE FIELD HiveSense is the all-in-one hive tracker and apiary manager for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers. Log inspections offline, connect Bluetooth hive sensors, and record voice notes hands-free — all without internet. OFFLINE-FIRST HIVE INSPECTIONS - Log inspections anywhere — no internet required - Quick checks and full detailed inspections - All data stored securely on your device - Optional cloud sync for multi-device access - Free for up to 15 hives BLUETOOTH HIVE SENSOR MONITORING - Connect BroodMinder and BEEP sensors via Bluetooth - Monitor temperature, humidity, and hive weight in real time - Track colony health trends across seasons - Automatic sensor detection and pairing HANDS-FREE VOICE NOTES - Record inspection notes with on-device speech recognition - Perfect for use with beekeeping gloves in the field - Transcribed locally — no internet or cloud processing - Powered by Whisper AI running entirely on your device COLONY & QUEEN TRACKING - Track queen age, color marking, genetics, and status - Monitor colony strength, temperament, and health - Record varroa treatments, feedings, and honey harvests - Photo documentation for hives, frames, and colonies SMART APIARY MANAGEMENT - Organize hives across multiple apiaries - Local weather and pollen data for each apiary - Map view with GPS coordinates - Share apiaries with your beekeeping team - Role-based access for team collaboration TASK REMINDERS & CALENDAR - Schedule inspection reminders and treatment follow-ups - Recurring tasks for seasonal management - Calendar view of upcoming hive checks - Assign tasks to team members PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN - Your hive records stay on your device — anonymous usage analytics can be turned off anytime in Settings - All data stored locally on your device - Voice processing happens entirely on-device - Optional Local-Only Mode disables all cloud traffic MULTILINGUAL - Available in English, German, Spanish, French, and Polish Whether you manage 2 hives or 200, HiveSense helps you track colony health, log inspections, monitor sensors, and stay on top of your beekeeping — even without cell service. Free for up to 15 hives. No subscription required to get started. Privacy Policy: https://tryhivesense.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.tryhivesense.com/terms

Screenshots

Apiary Docket4 screens
HiveSense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Apiary Docket at none against HiveSense's shown. Apiary Docket also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). HiveSense's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 HiveSense sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Apiary Docket against 5.0 for HiveSense. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apiary Docket ships an update every 9 days, HiveSense every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Apiary Docket versus HiveSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApiary DocketHiveSense
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloating Axe Head Ministries LLCJan Rowinski

Customer experience

Apiary Docket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HiveSense

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 7 more
  • 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
6 purchases

HiveSense

Subscriptions6
  • Hobbyist Monthly$3.991 Month
  • HiveSense Pro — Founding$5.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Hobbyist Annual$34.991 Year
  • HiveSense Pro — Founding14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • HiveSense Pro$74.991 Year

Questions

Is Apiary Docket free?
Apiary Docket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HiveSense free?
HiveSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Apiary Docket or HiveSense?
Apiary Docket and HiveSense are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Apiary Docket or HiveSense have ads?
HiveSense shows ads; Apiary Docket does not.
Which is updated more often, Apiary Docket or HiveSense?
Apiary Docket ships an update every 9 days, and HiveSense every 3 weeks. Most recently, Apiary Docket was updated on September 11, 2026 and HiveSense on September 15, 2026.

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