Comparison

PartVault vs partHive

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

Head to head
About

PartVault

Organize your electronic components with a searchable inventory. Track stock levels, assign QR codes to storage locations, and manage project requirements. Export data in various formats for easy management and backups.

Highlights
  • Smart component tracking with stock alerts
  • QR code system for storage location identification
  • Project management with component allocation
  • Flexible storage location organization
  • Data export to CSV, JSON, and PDF
  • Import component lists from CSV
Features
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Transform your cluttered component collection into an organized, searchable inventory PartVault is the essential app for electronics enthusiasts, engineers, and makers who want to take control of their component chaos. Whether you're managing hundreds of resistors or tracking expensive microcontroller modules, PartVault makes inventory management simple and efficient. Key Features: Smart Component Tracking Add components with photos, specifications, and pricing information. Set minimum stock levels to get alerts when supplies run low. Track quantities with precision using the built-in adjustment calculator. Revolutionary QR Code System Transform any QR code into a storage location identifier. Scan existing QR codes or print new ones to assign to boxes, drawers, and shelves. Later, simply scan the same code to instantly see what components are stored there. Comprehensive Project Management Plan your builds by creating projects and defining component requirements. Check availability against your inventory, allocate components to active projects, and generate shopping lists for missing items. Track project progress from planning to completion. Flexible Storage Organization Create named storage locations that match your workshop setup. Whether you use storage boxes, component drawers, or custom shelving, PartVault adapts to your organizational system. Powerful Data Management Export your inventory data in multiple formats including CSV for spreadsheets, JSON for technical backups, and PDF for printable reports. Import existing component lists from CSV files with intelligent duplicate handling. Privacy-First Design All your data stays on your device. No account required, no data collection, no tracking. Optional CloudKit integration provides seamless sync across your Apple devices while maintaining complete privacy. Perfect for: - Electronics hobbyists managing personal components - Engineering students organizing lab supplies - Makers planning Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects - Professional engineers tracking prototyping materials - Anyone tired of buying duplicate components Advanced Features: - Low stock warnings with customizable thresholds - Component search and filtering by category or location - Project cost estimation based on component pricing - Bulk quantity adjustments with quick-add buttons - Dark mode support for late-night workshop sessions Seamless Integration: - CloudKit sync across iPhone and iPad - Share shopping lists via AirDrop or Messages - Export data to popular spreadsheet applications - Import component lists from existing inventories Stop wasting time searching through unmarked boxes and drawers. Join thousands of makers who have transformed their component management with PartVault. Your organized workshop awaits. Download PartVault today and never lose another component.

About

partHive

Manage your electronic components with this inventory app. Organize parts by location, get low-stock alerts, and search quickly. Syncs across devices and offers offline access.

Highlights
  • Organize components by location
  • Quick search functionality
  • Low-stock alerts
  • Export inventory data
  • Web and mobile sync
  • Offline access
Features
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PartHive is the ultimate electronic component inventory manager. Whether you're a hobbyist, maker, or engineer, PartHive helps you organize your parts so you always know what you have and where it is. Key Features: - Organize components by rooms, storage units, drawers, and bins - Quick search to find any part in seconds - Low-stock alerts so you never run out - Export your inventory data anytime - Sync seamlessly between web and mobile - Offline access — manage your inventory anywhere Stop digging through drawers. Start building. Privacy: https://parthive.app/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://parthive.app/terms.html

Screenshots

PartVault4 screens
partHive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PartVault at none against partHive's 2. partHive's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. partHive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PartVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PartVault versus partHive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPartVaultpartHive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrew WatkinsUbot Labs

Customer experience

PartVault

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

partHive

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PartVault

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

partHive

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is PartVault free?
PartVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is partHive free?
partHive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PartVault or partHive?
PartVault and partHive are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PartVault or partHive have ads?
Neither PartVault nor partHive shows ads.

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