# ApiNote vs HiveHelper

ApiNote and HiveHelper both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HiveHelper's written reviews are positive against 67% of ApiNote's. HiveHelper also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (15 vs 4). ApiNote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ApiNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HiveHelper sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ApiNote against 5.0 for HiveHelper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of ApiNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of HiveHelper's.

ApiNote ships an update every 2 weeks, HiveHelper every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ApiNote | HiveHelper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apinote-beekeeping-hive-log/id6752503587/reviews) | [5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivehelper/id6760438195/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 150 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petr Drabek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538337928) | [Matrix Digital Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884475234) |

## What reviewers say

### ApiNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apinote-beekeeping-hive-log/id6752503587)

This app helps beekeepers manage their apiaries and hives. It allows for detailed tracking of inspections, treatments, feedings, and honey harvests. Features include AI voice logging, weather tracking, and cloud storage for easy access and collaboration.

**Highlights:** AI Voice hive inspections, Track hive inspections and health, Manage apiary and hive data, Monitor honey production, Plan beekeeping tasks, Weather tracking, Cloud storage and multi-user access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ApiNote Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| ApiNote Pro monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ApiNote Pro yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### HiveHelper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivehelper/id6760438195)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HiveHelper Pro — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| HiveHelper Pro — Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| HiveHelper Pro — Semiannual | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| HiveHelper Pro — Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ApiNote free?

ApiNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HiveHelper free?

HiveHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ApiNote or HiveHelper?

ApiNote and HiveHelper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 15 ratings respectively.

### Do ApiNote or HiveHelper have ads?

Neither ApiNote nor HiveHelper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ApiNote or HiveHelper?

ApiNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and HiveHelper every 3 weeks. Most recently, ApiNote was updated on October 24, 2026 and HiveHelper on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*