Comparison

HiveSense vs HiveFlow

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

Head to head
About

HiveSense

This app is a comprehensive beekeeping management tool designed for field use. It allows users to log hive inspections offline, monitor Bluetooth sensors for colony health, and record voice notes hands-free. Organize apiaries, track colony details, and set task reminders, all with a privacy-first approach.

Highlights
  • Offline hive inspections
  • Bluetooth sensor monitoring
  • Hands-free voice notes
  • Colony and queen tracking
  • Apiary management
  • Task reminders and calendar
  • Multi-device cloud sync
Features
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THE SMART BEEKEEPING APP — BUILT FOR THE FIELD HiveSense is the all-in-one hive tracker and apiary manager for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers. Log inspections offline, connect Bluetooth hive sensors, and record voice notes hands-free — all without internet. OFFLINE-FIRST HIVE INSPECTIONS - Log inspections anywhere — no internet required - Quick checks and full detailed inspections - All data stored securely on your device - Optional cloud sync for multi-device access - Free for up to 15 hives BLUETOOTH HIVE SENSOR MONITORING - Connect BroodMinder and BEEP sensors via Bluetooth - Monitor temperature, humidity, and hive weight in real time - Track colony health trends across seasons - Automatic sensor detection and pairing HANDS-FREE VOICE NOTES - Record inspection notes with on-device speech recognition - Perfect for use with beekeeping gloves in the field - Transcribed locally — no internet or cloud processing - Powered by Whisper AI running entirely on your device COLONY & QUEEN TRACKING - Track queen age, color marking, genetics, and status - Monitor colony strength, temperament, and health - Record varroa treatments, feedings, and honey harvests - Photo documentation for hives, frames, and colonies SMART APIARY MANAGEMENT - Organize hives across multiple apiaries - Local weather and pollen data for each apiary - Map view with GPS coordinates - Share apiaries with your beekeeping team - Role-based access for team collaboration TASK REMINDERS & CALENDAR - Schedule inspection reminders and treatment follow-ups - Recurring tasks for seasonal management - Calendar view of upcoming hive checks - Assign tasks to team members PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN - Works fully offline — your records are stored on your device first - Cloud sync is optional; when it's on, your records, photos and voice notes stay in sync across your devices - Voice notes are transcribed on your device — audio is never sent to a speech-to-text service - Anonymous usage analytics can be turned off anytime in Settings - Local-Only Mode keeps everything on your device MULTILINGUAL - Available in English, German, Spanish, French, and Polish Whether you manage 2 hives or 200, HiveSense helps you track colony health, log inspections, monitor sensors, and stay on top of your beekeeping — even without cell service. Free for up to 15 hives. No subscription required to get started. Privacy Policy: https://tryhivesense.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.tryhivesense.com/terms

About

HiveFlow

Features
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HiveFlow is the complete beekeeping companion built for the field — where there's often no signal at all. Record everything offline and HiveFlow syncs automatically when you're back online. EVERY HIVE AT A GLANCE • See all your hives and swarm traps in one organized apiary list • Search, filter and sort by ID, strength or issues • Get alerts for hives with overdue feedings or inspections • Scan QR codes to open any hive instantly — print QR labels as PDF THE FULL STORY OF EVERY HIVE • A complete timeline per hive: feedings, inspections, harvests, treatments, splits, transfers and more • Queen tracking: presence, marking, age, clipped wing • Varroa monitoring: alcohol wash, sticky board or sugar roll counts • Treatment records with product, dosage and next-date reminders WORKS OFFLINE IN THE FIELD • Full offline mode: create hives and log records with zero signal • Download offline maps and see your hives and traps on the map anywhere • Automatic sync when connectivity returns NEVER MISS AN INSPECTION • Calendar with all past records and upcoming tasks • Pending and overdue tasks at a glance • Treatment reminders via push notifications WATCH YOUR COLONIES GROW • Charts for honey, wax, propolis, royal jelly and pollen production • Track sales, donations, losses and trap captures • Advanced insights: risk score per hive, treatment effectiveness, routine compliance and capture-to-harvest funnel SWARM TRAPS • Map and manage your swarm traps with bait and material details • Register captures and convert a trap into a managed hive in one step MORE TOOLS • Inventory: track equipment, feed and operational costs • Bulk actions: log feedings or inspections for many hives at once • Harvest units in kg, g, lb or oz • Available in English, Portuguese and Spanish FREE & PREMIUM Start free with up to 8 hives and 8 swarm traps. Go Premium for unlimited hives and traps. Whether you manage two backyard hives or a full apiary, HiveFlow keeps every colony's history in your pocket — online or off. Terms of Use: https://gethiveflow.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://gethiveflow.app/privacy

Screenshots

HiveSense4 screens
HiveFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HiveFlow at none against HiveSense's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. HiveSense sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and HiveFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HiveSense versus HiveFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiveSenseHiveFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan RowinskiBinary Bridge Ltda

In-app purchases

6 purchases

HiveSense

Subscriptions6
  • Hobbyist Monthly$3.991 Month
  • HiveSense Pro — Founding$5.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
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  • Hobbyist Annual$34.991 Year
  • HiveSense Pro — Founding14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • HiveSense Pro$74.991 Year
2 purchases

HiveFlow

Subscriptions2
  • Hive Premium1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Hive Premium1 Month trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is HiveSense free?
HiveSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HiveFlow free?
HiveFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HiveSense or HiveFlow have ads?
HiveSense shows ads; HiveFlow does not.

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