MyApiary vs The Bee Hive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
MyApiary
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MyApiary is a practical, no-nonsense beekeeping app built by a beekeeper who got tired of messy notebooks and scattered records. Document everything the way you actually work Supported languages: SE-Swedish, GB-English, DE-German, FR-French, ES-Spanish. Modular Inspections โ Choose exactly what you want to record each time. Keep it light for a quick check or go deep with full health, brood, temperament and treatment notes. No forced fields. Voice-First Logging โ Talk while you work (hands stay on the frames). The app turns your words into structured inspection records. Full Colony History That Travels โ Every hive and queen has a permanent ID. When you sell, give away or move a colony, the new owner gets the complete history โ all inspections, Varroa treatments, queen changes and notes. No more starting from zero. Other things you'll use every season Local community signals โ see anonymous Varroa levels and spring activity in your area. Queen management & rearing calendar. Honey harvest & sales tracking with receipts. Varroa journal and treatment log. Smart winter feeding calculator. Offline-first โ works perfectly out in the apiary. Multiple apiaries, detailed box/ladder views, drawings and more. Whether you're a hobby beekeeper with a few hives or managing a larger operation, MyApiary gives you full control without the hassle. Completely free while we're building the user base. Feedback is very welcome โ this is still a one-person project made for real beekeepers. Download MyApiary and try it on your next inspection. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
The Bee Hive
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Hive Management Made Simple Take the hassle out of beekeeping with a complete hive management app designed for beekeepers of all levels. Whether you manage a single hive or multiple apiaries, stay organised and on top of every colony with ease. Features include: Apiary & Hive Management โ Add and organise your apiaries and hives in one place, keeping all your colonies easy to track and manage. * Inspection Records โ Log detailed hive inspections and build a full history for each hive, so nothing is ever forgotten. * Photo Capture โ Attach photos directly to inspection reports for a visual record of each hive's condition over time. * QR Code/NFC Scanning โ Quickly identify and pull up any hive by scanning its unique QR code โ perfect for use in the field. * Notes & Upcoming Tasks โ Post notes and to-do reminders against individual hives or apiaries so you always know what's coming up. * Task Management โ Assign tasks to hives for the next visit, helping you stay prepared and never miss important jobs. * Hive Warnings & Alerts โ Flag hives with warnings to keep yourself and other users informed about issues that need attention or assistance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Bee Hive at none against MyApiary's 3. MyApiary's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MyApiary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Bee Hive asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MyApiary | The Bee Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Borgstrom | Initsys LTD |
In-app purchases
MyApiary
- Plus$2.991 Month
- Full app features$3.991 Month
- Early Bird - one time payment!$24.99
The Bee Hive
No in-app purchases
Questions
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