HiveSense vs HiveFlow

THE SMART BEEKEEPING APP — BUILT FOR THE FIELD HiveSense is the hive tracker and varroa mite manager built for beekeepers. Log mite counts with automatic per-100-bees math, record voice inspection notes with gloves on, and monitor Bluetooth hive sensors — all 100% offline without cell service. 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 5 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 5 hives. No subscription required to get started. Privacy Policy: https://tryhivesense.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.tryhivesense.com/terms

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