Comparison

MyApiary vs The Bee Hive

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

Head to head
About

MyApiary

Features
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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/

About

The Bee Hive

Features
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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.

Screenshots

MyApiary4 screens
The Bee Hive4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
MyApiary versus The Bee Hive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyApiaryThe Bee Hive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size122 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik BorgstromInitsys LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MyApiary

Subscriptions2
  • Plus$2.991 Month
  • Full app features$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Early Bird - one time payment!$24.99
None

The Bee Hive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyApiary free?
MyApiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Bee Hive free?
The Bee Hive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyApiary or The Bee Hive have ads?
Neither MyApiary nor The Bee Hive shows ads.

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