MyApiary vs SwarmBase

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 — 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 — Talk while you work (hands stay on the frames). The app turns your words into structured inspection records. Full Colony History That Travels — Every hive and queen has a permanent ID. When you sell, give away or move a colony, the new owner gets the complete history — all inspections, Varroa treatments, queen changes and notes. No more starting from zero. Other things you'll use every season Local community signals — 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 — 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 — 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/

SwarmBase is a modern beekeeping companion designed for backyard and small-scale beekeepers. Track hive inspections, receive swarm notifications in your local area, monitor pollen flow, and understand when your colonies are likely to need attention. Whether you manage a single hive or a small apiary, SwarmBase helps keep your records organised and your colonies healthy. Features • Swarm alerts in your local area Get notified when swarms are reported nearby and stay aware of swarm activity during the season. • Hive inspection tracking Record inspections, queen sightings, brood patterns, temperament, stores, treatments, and notes. • Know when to inspect Seasonal reminders and inspection guidance help you understand when colonies may require attention. • Pollen flow tracking Track local pollen sources and learn what different pollen colours may indicate throughout the season. • Colony history Keep a complete history of hive inspections, actions taken, feeding, and treatments. • Built for real beekeepers Designed around practical beekeeping workflows used by hobbyist and small-scale UK beekeepers. SwarmBase aims to make hive management simpler, clearer, and more consistent throughout the beekeeping year.