HiveBook vs Hive HQ Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HiveBook
Manage your beekeeping operations with this comprehensive app. Track hives, inspections, treatments, harvests, expenses, and revenue. Offers AI-powered insights and runs entirely offline for privacy.
- Hive and apiary tracking
- Detailed inspection logs
- Queen, split, and swarm management
- Varroa mite and treatment tracking
- Expense and revenue logging
- AI-powered apiary briefing
- Offline functionality
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HiveBook is a local-first beekeeping management app built for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers. Track hives, inspections, queens, treatments, harvests, expenses, and revenue — all from your phone. Your data never leaves your device. HiveBook runs entirely on-device with a local SQLite database and optional iCloud backup that you control. No servers, no accounts to create with us, no data harvesting. KEY FEATURES (FREE): - Track up to 5 hives and 1 apiary - Log inspections with detailed observations - Queen records, splits, and swarm tracking - Varroa mite counts and treatment thresholds - Feed logs and treatment library - Harvest logs for honey, wax, propolis, and pollen - Track up to 20 expenses per month - Tasks, reminders, and calendar - Document storage for certifications and lab reports - iCloud backup and sync across devices PRO FEATURES ($4.99/mo or $39.99/yr): Everything in Free, plus: - Unlimited hives, apiaries, and equipment - Unlimited expenses and revenue entries - Charts, trends, and analytics - Bloom calendar and nectar flow tracking - Equipment management and scheduling - CSV and PDF exports - Tax reports (Schedule F, P&L) - Calendar integration - Compliance reports and certifications PREMIUM FEATURES ($9.99/mo or $79.99/yr): Everything in Pro, plus AI-powered tools that run on-device: - Daily AI apiary briefing with priorities - Apiary assistant (AI chat about your data) - Colony health anomaly detection - Harvest predictions and forecasting - Expense anomaly detection - AI receipt scanner - Weather-triggered task planning - Per-hive profitability analysis - Team collaboration with role-based access PRIVACY FIRST: - Works 100% offline — no internet required - All AI features run on-device - No hive data sent to any server - Optional iCloud backup you control - No ads, no tracking, no data selling Perfect for beekeepers managing 1-500 hives who want a simple, private, professional tool. User Guide: https://hivebook.app/guide Terms of use: https://hivebook.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://hivebook.app/privacy Website: https://hivebook.app
Hive HQ Pro
This app helps beekeepers manage their apiaries by tracking hives, inspections, and health. It allows for yard and hive management, QR code scanning, and photo uploads to keep records organized in the field.
- Yard and hive management
- QR code scanning
- Hive inspections and checklists
- Hive health tracking
- Photo uploads and notes
- Cloud-based record storage
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HiveHQ helps beekeepers keep track of hives, inspections, hive health, and yard activity from the field. Manage yards and hives, scan QR codes, run inspections, upload photos, and keep records organized in one place. HiveHQ is built for both commercial and hobbyist beekeepers who want an easier way to manage their apiary operations. Key Features: Yard and hive management QR code scanning Hive inspections and checklists Hive health tracking Photo uploads and notes Cloud-based record storage Whether you manage a few hives or many yards, HiveHQ helps keep your beekeeping organized and simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hive HQ Pro at none against HiveBook's 4. Hive HQ Pro also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). HiveBook's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. HiveBook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hive HQ Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HiveBook against 5.0 for Hive HQ Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
HiveBook ships an update every 4 days, Hive HQ Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | HiveBook | Hive HQ Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Srisan LLC | DevDotCom |
Customer experience
HiveBook
Hive HQ Pro
In-app purchases
HiveBook
- HiveBook Pro Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- HiveBook Team Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- HiveBook Pro Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
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- HiveBook Team Annual14 Days trial$79.991 Year
Hive HQ Pro
No in-app purchases


