Comparison

LUCTRA VITACORE vs HiveBloom

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

Head to head
About

LUCTRA VITACORE

Features
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The VITACORE®-App app turns LUCTRA® into a flexible lighting tool. Based on the answers to five simple questions, the app generates a personal 24-hour lighting sequence for the user. It varies the light colour automatically, thus simulating the natural change of light during the day. Via simple graphic elements, the setting can be corrected and adjusted to individual taste at any time. The app stores the correction and overwrites the pre-set programme accordingly. In this way, LUCTRA® becomes a personal tool. This makes LUCTRA® the ideal lighting system for modern office concepts with flexible workplaces. The app is available as a free download for most APPLE Smartphone and Tablets. LUCTRA® All human beings have their own personal biorhythms. The more closely our daily routine follows this rhythm, the better we feel and the better we perform. Daylight is the signal generator which synchronises our inner rhythm with the natural course of the day. LUCTRA® by DURABLE is the first individual biologically effective lamp system for the workplace which makes this knowledge available for use by everyone. Ultra-modern LED technology combined with the intelligent VITACORE® electronic system not only ensures extremely even and consequently fatigue-proof illumination of the workplace. It also makes it possible to adjust the colour and intensity of light to personal well-being at any time. In this way, LUCTRA® supports concentrated, relaxed and productive work in a targeted, effective way.

About

HiveBloom

This app simplifies beekeeping by providing a digital journal for managing your hives. It helps you track colonies, record inspections, and stay organized, with features like cloud syncing and weather-based reminders. The free version supports up to two hives.

Highlights
  • Free management for up to 2 hives
  • Unlimited hive inspections
  • Apiary mapping and organization
  • Detailed hive health tracking
  • Cloud backup and syncing
  • Weather-based inspection reminders
  • Offline functionality
Features
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HiveBloom: Free beehive management for healthier, happier bees Keep your colonies thriving with HiveBloom, the beekeeping journal that makes hive management clear and effortless. Whether you're tending a few backyard hives or managing a large apiary, HiveBloom helps you stay organized and connected to your bees. Free forever for up to 2 hives. - Free forever. Manage up to 2 hives with unlimited inspections at no cost. No trial, no credit card, no expiration. - Upgrade when you're ready. Unlock unlimited hives and premium features for only $59.99/year or $5.99/month. - Oversee every apiary. Add as many apiaries as you like and see them pinned on the map. - Track your hives. HiveBloom keeps your colonies organized in one place. - Protect your bees' health. Record detailed inspections and check the status of any hive at a glance. - Work together. Share apiaries so friends or fellow beekeepers can help manage your hives. - Always in sync. Your records are securely backed up and automatically synced to the cloud. - Stay on schedule. Get notified when it's time to inspect, with smart reminders based on your local weather. - Works offline. Keep logging even without a connection. - Quick access. Use QR codes or NFC tags on your hives for instant identification. View our terms of service at https://hivebloom.com/terms-of-service/ Icons by Flat Icons, Smashicons, Freepik, and Nhor Phai via flaticon.com

Screenshots

LUCTRA VITACORE4 screens
HiveBloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LUCTRA VITACORE at none against HiveBloom's 4. LUCTRA VITACORE also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). HiveBloom's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HiveBloom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LUCTRA VITACORE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LUCTRA VITACORE ships an update every 2 months, HiveBloom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LUCTRA VITACORE versus HiveBloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLUCTRA VITACOREHiveBloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (287 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—287 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDURABLE Hunke & Jochheim GmbH & Co. KGMartin Fuhry

Bugs and requests

LUCTRA VITACORE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HiveBloom

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Technical issue with no support response
  • Lost all entries and data after free trial
  • Issues with reloading records after phone death (resolved by support)
  • Harvest feature issue (resolved by support)

Requested features

9 requests
  • Ability to share notes/inspections read-only
  • Summary views for varroa counts, hive weights, gentleness over time
  • Line graphs for data visualization
  • Financial management features (recording sales, units)
  • Ability to modify dates to be in the past
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  • General notes per hive
  • Ability to mark defensive bees
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

LUCTRA VITACORE

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HiveBloom

Subscriptions4
  • HiveBloom Monthly$2.991 Month
  • HiveBloom Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • HiveBloom Yearly$17.991 Year
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  • HiveBloom Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is LUCTRA VITACORE free?
LUCTRA VITACORE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HiveBloom free?
HiveBloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LUCTRA VITACORE or HiveBloom have ads?
Neither LUCTRA VITACORE nor HiveBloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LUCTRA VITACORE or HiveBloom?
LUCTRA VITACORE ships an update every 2 months, and HiveBloom fortnightly. Most recently, LUCTRA VITACORE was updated on May 17, 2026 and HiveBloom on August 27, 2026.

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