# Okaeshi vs MiteWindow

The clearest difference is update cadence: MiteWindow at weekly against Okaeshi's every 2 months. MiteWindow also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Okaeshi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MiteWindow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Okaeshi ships an update every 2 months, MiteWindow weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Okaeshi | MiteWindow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mitewindow-varroa-planner/id6787297534/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocket Grove Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/954373766) | [Laure Shin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785226025) |

## What reviewers say

### Okaeshi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/okaeshi-return-gift-tracker/id6760551450)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Okaeshi Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### MiteWindow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mitewindow-varroa-planner/id6787297534)

This app helps beekeepers manage varroa mite treatments with a visual timeline for each hive. It suggests appropriate treatments based on temperature and rotation history, and sends reminders for re-checks. The tool operates offline and offers flexible planning.

**Highlights:** Visual timeline for each hive, Smart treatment suggestions, Temperature and rotation-based filtering, Offline functionality, Re-check reminders, Apiary overview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MiteWindow unlock | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Okaeshi free?

Okaeshi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MiteWindow free?

MiteWindow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Okaeshi or MiteWindow have ads?

Neither Okaeshi nor MiteWindow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Okaeshi or MiteWindow?

Okaeshi ships an update every 2 months, and MiteWindow weekly. Most recently, Okaeshi was updated on November 5, 2026 and MiteWindow on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
