Comparison

Hive vs LogLens

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

Head to head
About

Hive

Features
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The HIVE-1000 receiver offers the latest technology. The receiver has built-in Bluetooth that allows allows direct communication with the HIVE-1000 mobile app for simple management of settings and transmitter pairing.   The receiver supports simultaneous dual-frequency operation at 318 MHz and 433 MHz, offering broad compatibility and flexibility.   Key Features: Bluetooth-enabled app for easy receiver management and transmitter pairingSimultaneous dual-frequency operation: 318 MHz and 433 MHzSupports up to 1,024 transmitters (512 at each frequency)Compatible with most 318 MHz protocols and Keeloq® hopping code security

About

LogLens

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LogLens is an offline-first flight log analysis app for drone operators and UAS engineers. Import PX4 ULog (.ulg) flight logs directly from the Files app, and get instant diagnostic analysis — no cloud, no accounts, no network required. What LogLens does: • Parses real PX4 ULog binary files on-device • Runs deterministic diagnostic rules for battery health, GPS quality, vibration, estimator status, and failsafe events • Displays a curated quicklook: health verdict, severity-coded findings with recommendations, event timeline, and charts (voltage, altitude, GPS satellites, flight modes) • Generates polished HTML and PDF flight reports you can share with your team • Stores everything locally — your logs never leave your device unless you explicitly export them Built for: • Drone operators and field test teams • Robotics and UAS engineers • Developers working with PX4 and open-source autopilot stacks • Anyone who wants fast situational awareness from a flight log Current format support: • PX4 ULog (.ulg) — fully supported • ArduPilot DataFlash (.bin) — sample data preview (full parser coming) • MAVLink Telemetry (.tlog) — sample data preview (full parser coming) Privacy is a feature: all processing happens on-device. No backend, no accounts, no tracking.

Screenshots

Hive4 screens
LogLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hive at 13.0 against LogLens's 26.2. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Hive versus LogLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiveLogLens
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTransmitter Solutions LLCALEX MICHAEL FRALEY

In-app purchases

None

Hive

No in-app purchases

None

LogLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hive free?
Hive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LogLens free?
LogLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hive or LogLens have ads?
Neither Hive nor LogLens shows ads.

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