ApiNote vs Beekeeper Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ApiNote
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.
- 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
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ApiNote is a beekeeping hive log and apiary manager built for real work at the bee yard. Keep a complete history for every colony and know what needs attention before your next visit. HIVE RECORDS THAT STAY ORGANIZED • Record hive inspections and observations • Track queens and queen history • Log mite checks, treatments and feeding • Record honey and pollen harvests • Create tasks and reminders • Review hive history and statistics • Track income and expenses HANDS-FREE HIVE INSPECTIONS Keep your hands on the hive. Speak during an inspection and ApiNote can turn your observations into a structured hive record. MANAGE YOUR ENTIRE APIARY See apiaries, hives, recent activity and open tasks in one place. Check local weather, map bee flight ranges and use QR codes to open the right hive quickly. AI FOR BEEKEEPERS Use the AI Beekeeping Advisor for questions or the Voice Hive Inspection while working your bees. YOUR RECORDS ACROSS DEVICES ApiNote synchronizes your beekeeping records through the cloud so your hive history stays available on your devices. START FREE Manage up to 5 hives for free. ApiNote Pro unlocks unlimited hives, AI tools and advanced features. Less paperwork. Better hive records. More time with your bees.
Beekeeper Journal
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Record apiaries, hives and six-step inspections. Keep original observations and linked revisions, attach up to two photos per inspection, and export CSV, PDF or versioned ZIP archives. Restore compatible archives without overwriting conflicting records. A manual journal, not treatment advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beekeeper Journal at none against ApiNote's 3. Beekeeper Journal also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). ApiNote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. ApiNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Beekeeper Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.
ApiNote ships an update every 2 weeks, Beekeeper Journal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ApiNote | Beekeeper Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petr Drabek | Danila Pryadko |
In-app purchases
ApiNote
- ApiNote Pro$4.991 Month
- ApiNote Pro monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- ApiNote Pro yearly$29.991 Year
Beekeeper Journal
No in-app purchases
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