Comparison

iScan Live vs HiveHelper

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

Head to head
About

iScan Live

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Key Features - Live Flame Scanner Data o View real-time data — essential for commissioning and diagnostics o Record data for analysis and troubleshooting o Save and replay optimized target burner recordings o Customize scanner names for ease of location identification - Event Logging and Replay o Automatically logs scanner events o Monitor flame signals in real time and get notified of anomalies immediately - Simplified Service and Support o Direct access to service tools within the app o Quick troubleshooting and support without the need for additional hardware Advanced Features - Bluetooth connectivity: securely and wirelessly connect to an iScan3+ flame scanner for instant setup and monitoring - Configurable settings: Tailor scanner operations to suit specific applications - TempProtect™: TempProtect feature indicates via the Ring of Light when approaching temperature limits Why choose the iScan Live App? - Efficiency: Drastically reduces time spent on configuration and troubleshooting. - Flexibility: Access and control scanners from any Bluetooth-enabled mobile device. - Reliability: Ensure smooth operations with detailed logs and performance insights. - Commissioning: Live view of flame strength by viewing the AC readout on the iScan Live App

About

HiveHelper

This app provides a structured way to log beekeeping inspections, track hive health, and receive expert advice based on your data. It helps manage multiple hives, visualize trends, and offers offline capabilities for detailed record-keeping.

Highlights
  • Structured inspection logging
  • Hive health dashboard
  • Mite trend charting
  • Season summary and analysis
  • Manage multiple hives
  • Expert action items
  • Offline first functionality
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HEALTHIER HIVES, BUILT ONE INSPECTION AT A TIME Strong colonies come from catching small signals early — the brood pattern that's slipped from solid to spotty, the mite count nosing past 2%, the stores running thin before fall, the queen you didn't see this visit. HiveHelper captures these signals and converts them into coaching drawn from your hive's data. AI COACHING FROM YOUR HIVE'S DATA After every inspection, HiveHelper Insights reviews your data and the trend across recent visits, then returns 3 to 5 prioritized action items: what's urgent, what to monitor, what trend is worth noting. Guidance is calibrated to Honey Bee Health Coalition Varroa thresholds and Randy Oliver's Scientific Beekeeping protocols, then tuned by your hive's history: mite trajectory, brood pattern changes, treatment effectiveness, queen age, and stores trend. Spotty brood after a solid pattern? HiveHelper names the likely causes and what to confirm next visit. Mites drifting up despite a recent treatment? It flags possible resistance and suggests switching active ingredient class. Stores running thin as fall approaches? It calls out winter starvation risk before the cluster forms. WHAT EVERY INSPECTION CAPTURES The inspection form takes under 60 seconds and covers what experienced beekeepers track: - Queen status: queen seen, eggs seen, brood pattern, queen cell type (swarm, supersedure, emergency) - Mite checks: alcohol wash, sugar roll, or sticky board, with auto-calculated mite % - Colony strength: population, stores, frames of brood and honey, temperament - Actions: treatments (Apivar, Apiguard, Formic Pro, Oxalic Acid, more), feeding, box changes - Context: weather, date, ZIP-aware seasonal cues - Notes and photos for everything else LOG AT THE HIVE — EVEN WITHOUT YOUR PHONE Field Notes lets you work on paper at the hive and sync later. Print a QR-encoded field sheet, fill it in during your inspection, then scan it back into the app. HiveHelper reads your data and pre-fills the inspection form — no re-keying, no lost notes. WHAT YOU GET - HiveHelper Insights: AI coaching after every inspection - Hive health dashboard: queen, brood, mites, and stores at a glance - Mite trend chart: Varroa history with 2% and 3% threshold lines - Season summary: per-hive stats and an AI narrative of your year - Unlimited hives - Full inspection history and CSV export - Field Notes: paper log → QR scan → pre-filled inspection form - Seasonal task calendar: what your bees need this month - Offline-first: works in the apiary with no signal - Frame analysis (coming soon): varroa and queen detection from photos BUILT BY A BEEKEEPER HiveHelper was built by a beekeeper who got tired of losing track between inspections. Guidance comes from the Honey Bee Health Coalition's Varroa management guidelines and Randy Oliver's research at Scientific Beekeeping. If you run 1 hive or 10 and inspect weekly or biweekly, HiveHelper is built for you. TRY FREE FOR 7 DAYS Start a 7-day free trial. No charge until the trial ends; cancel anytime in your Apple ID subscription settings. The free tier includes 1 hive and 3 full HiveHelper Insights reviews. Pro includes unlimited hives and unlimited full guidance after every inspection. Terms of Use: https://matrixnj.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://matrixnj.com/privacy

Screenshots

iScan Live4 screens
HiveHelper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iScan Live at none against HiveHelper's 4. iScan Live also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. HiveHelper sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iScan Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iScan Live versus HiveHelper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriScan LiveHiveHelper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChentronics LLCMatrix Digital Media LLC

In-app purchases

None

iScan Live

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HiveHelper

Subscriptions4
  • HiveHelper Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • HiveHelper Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • HiveHelper Pro — Semiannual7 Days trial$29.996 Months
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  • HiveHelper Pro — Annual1 Month trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is iScan Live free?
iScan Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HiveHelper free?
HiveHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iScan Live or HiveHelper have ads?
Neither iScan Live nor HiveHelper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iScan Live or HiveHelper?
iScan Live ships an update every 3 weeks, and HiveHelper every 3 weeks. Most recently, iScan Live was updated on October 10, 2026 and HiveHelper on October 24, 2026.

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