Comparison

Hive Notes vs Apiary Log

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

Head to head
About

Hive Notes

Features
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Hive Notes helps beekeepers track their hives without the paperwork. ----- Spend less time on records, more time with your bees. What You Can Track: ----- - Apiaries and hive locations - Inspection observations (queen seen, brood pattern, temperament, stores) - Quick events and photos - Complete inspection history per hive Built for Real Beekeeping: ----- - Works offline at remote apiaries - Syncs across your devices with iCloud - Simple, reliable data tracking - Your data stays yours Hive Notes respects the craft of beekeeping. It's not trying to replace your experience. It's here to organize your observations so you can make better decisions about your hives. Whether you manage a backyard apiary or multiple locations, Hive Notes gives you a clear picture of each hive's history when you need it. Privacy Policy: https://codefoundry.be/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Apiary Log

Features
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Keep every hive visit organized. Apiary Tracker gives beekeepers a simple way to manage apiaries, monitor hive health, and never miss the next action. Log inspections, create follow-up reminders, and keep your bee yard history in one place. Use Apiary Tracker to: - Organize multiple apiaries and hives - Track inspection history by hive - Record queen, brood, honey, and feeding status - Schedule reminders for feedings, mite treatments, and follow-up checks - Review overdue, today, upcoming, and completed tasks at a glance - Keep a cleaner field workflow with less paper and fewer missed visits Whether you run a few backyard colonies or a growing bee yard, Apiary Tracker helps you move from scattered notes to a reliable beekeeping routine.

Screenshots

Hive Notes4 screens
Apiary Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apiary Log at none against Hive Notes's 2. Apiary Log also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Hive Notes versus Apiary Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHive NotesApiary Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size24 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBart Jacobsๆž—ๅŽ ๆ›น

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hive Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Hive Notes Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Hive Notes Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Apiary Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hive Notes free?
Hive Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apiary Log free?
Apiary Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hive Notes or Apiary Log have ads?
Hive Notes shows ads; Apiary Log does not.

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