Comparison

HiveBook vs VetHero Connect

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

VetHero Connect

Features
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This app is an extension of the VetHero software that allows clinics to use the two way texting feature from mobile.

Screenshots

HiveBook4 screens
VetHero Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HiveBook at 5.0 against VetHero Connect's 2.0. VetHero Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. HiveBook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VetHero Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HiveBook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HiveBook versus VetHero Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiveBookVetHero Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSrisan LLCPulse PRM, LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HiveBook

Subscriptions4
  • 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
None

VetHero Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HiveBook free?
HiveBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VetHero Connect free?
VetHero Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HiveBook or VetHero Connect?
HiveBook is rated higher. HiveBook averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VetHero Connect averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HiveBook or VetHero Connect have ads?
Neither HiveBook nor VetHero Connect shows ads.

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