MyApiary vs Bullerkollen
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/
Bullerkollen
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Bullerkollen is an indicative sound level meter for iOS that turns your phone's built-in microphone into a practical measurement tool for noise, acoustics and vibration. SOUND AND NOISE MEASUREMENT Measure with A- and C-weighting according to IEC 61672-1. The app calculates LAeq, LAFmax, LCeq, LCpeak, LASmax, LAFmin, L10, L50, L90 and LAE (SEL) in real time. Choose measurement duration (5โ60 seconds) and save results with a name and notes. 1/3-OCTAVE SPECTRUM View A-weighted equivalent level per 1/3-octave band (20 Hzโ16 kHz) in a clear bar chart. Perfect for identifying the frequency content of a noise source. 24-HOUR LOG Measure and log LAeq and LAFmax continuously for as long as you need โ hours or entire nights. Choose resolution (1 second to 15 minutes) and export a PDF report directly in the app. Ideal for night-time measurements and longer monitoring sessions. INDICATIVE INSULATION SCREENING Estimate the sound insulation of a wall or floor (DnT and R') as a single-number value according to ISO 717-1. Use a Bluetooth speaker as the source and measure in source and receiver rooms in five steps. Import reverberation time from Akustikkollen or enter manually. VIBRATION METER Measure linear acceleration (m/sยฒ) using the phone's accelerometer. Shows live RMS, measurement RMS per axis (X/Y/Z) and comfort class according to ISO 2631-1 โ indicative screening of whole-body vibration. CALIBRATION โข Device profiles for known phone models (based on NIOSH data) โข Calibration against a reference sound level meter โข Manual dB offset โข Support for external measurement microphones with calibration curve (.cal / .csv) BBR COMPARISON Compare measurement results against Swedish Public Health Agency guidelines (FoHMFS 2014:13) for bedrooms and other rooms โ directly after each measurement. SAVE & EXPORT All measurement history is stored locally. Export individual measurements as CSV. 24-hour logs and insulation measurements export as PDF reports. IMPORTANT Bullerkollen is an indicative meter and does not meet the requirements of SS-EN 61672-1 for Class 1 or Class 2 sound level meters. Do not use this app as the basis for regulatory reports or inspection protocols โ use a calibrated meter and consult an acoustics professional when required. Bullerkollen is developed by B&L Lund AB, a consulting firm specialised in acoustics, noise and vibration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bullerkollen at none against MyApiary's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. Bullerkollen asks for nothing beyond the download.
MyApiary ships an update fortnightly, Bullerkollen every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | MyApiary | Bullerkollen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 โ better | 16.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Borgstrom | B&L Lund AB |
In-app purchases
MyApiary
- Plus$2.991 Month
- Full app features$3.991 Month
- Early Bird - one time payment!$24.99
Bullerkollen
No in-app purchases
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