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Excellent Apiary recording toolBeen using this for 2 years now and am quite pleased. Developer continues to tweak the app to make improvements. Like the mapping helps keep apiaries separated. I have a horrible memory so this helps keep things straight. It helps keep track of queen linage and I can see which of my queens are marked so I know what to look for. Like the inspection record section. Check boxes for queen, eggs, larva and brood. Also has place for qty of frames of honey, brood, open (drawn comb), and foundation but would like to see how many frame of each type are in each box/super. This is the best app I’ve found for apiary management. Serves most of my needs. I am not affiliated with the developer or anyone else associated with this app as one reviewer suggested. I like it enough to use it as an example of record keeping at my local Beekeeping association..Dry creek beekeeperVersion: 2.6.3

Very useful, 4 1/2 stars if I could.I have been using the app for this entire season in my small home apiary of 3 hives. I use it very basically & haven't made use of the financial tracking, ability to add photos, or the QR Hive ID functions yet. I do use the Inventory & map features as well as the inspection & to do. Being able to see at a glance the main points of each inspection without having to open the specific inspection record is great. I also like being able to see (in inventory) which hives are using a piece of equipment. You can also see the equipment being used in a specific hive in the hive view, so there is no need to switch to another screen in order to see that. I had an instance where I was unsure how to use the app for a situation in my apiary, and contacted the developer. The response was quick, helpful, and specific to my question. It was a perfect solution. Overall very pleased with this app! The half star I left off is just for little things. For example, I would like to see an option in the To Do list for showing the item completed instead of only being able to delete it when it has been done. (maybe check box or line through & the number of to do items adjusted accordingly. Maybe the option to move it to the inspection record that it was completed during.) But I am sure it is much easier to want than it is for the dev to actually make it happen! :).Lady BeesVersion: 2.2.2

Neat but could be betterMy primary use is to record information from inspections and all other actions taken in the apiary. Inspections and other activities take many forms. For example sometimes an inspection is thorough and lengthy and includes actually putting eyeballs on the queen. Other times it’s a quickie where the observation of freshly laid eggs is taken as suitable evidence the hive is queen right. The app is such that the icon indicating presence of the queen defaults to red (no queen) unless I select that the queen was actually found. That indicator should remain neutral (no color) ie unkown UNLESS I actually make a selection from the three choices offered. I would also rename and change the inspections functionality to something more general such as Hive Inspections/Activities. For example if all I want to record is what I did and when (such as feeding or treating with FA or OA for VM) I should be able to do that quickly and easily without having to launch a full fledged inspection..RandoseVersion: 3.0.0

Useful and easy tool, one suggestion.I only have three hives, so record keeping is quite simple as it is. Therefore, I do not use or need all of the features this app appears to offer. The app makes it simple and fun to record what I did, when I did it, and the condition of the hive. I especially like the photo adding features. Works well on an iPad. I would like to use the easy frame counting feature (how many have larva, capped, honey, pollen, etc.) while working the hive, but it’s too hard to use my iPad while holding frames. I skip that part and just record what remember after I’m done. Obviously a helper is necessary, but adding really large buttons for toggling the numbers up or down would help. Or, perhaps a way to make an audio recording which can later be transcribed into the log..WeNeedBeesVersion: 2.6.3

The BEST APP!This app is very well thought out. The layout is superb and very user friendly. And the ToDo list talks with my calendar!! As a former HiveTracks user, this app leaves HiveTracks in the dust! My reports are more detailed and I like to see a picture of the hive right next to the inspection report. I like the notebook feature to keep track of bloom times and other incidentals (such as recording when I last checked my solar fence chargers, when I changed the batteries etc. ) the timeline feature is fantastic. I found I couldn’t search hivetracks by date which was a pain when needing to find data on a specific date to upload to the Bee Informed annual survey. One of the best features is the ease of combining hives (and data; which is lost in HiveTracks) and tracking queens and daughter queens. The only thing I would change is a ”sold” category in addition to the transfer or merge categories for the NUCs I sell. I like a record of which queen goes to which buyer. I got around this by creating a “sold apiary” and just transfer the hive to it. But that’s my only suggestion. I’m still giving this one 5 Stars. I really love using it!.RiRi8Version: 2.8.1

Love this App!Enjoying this app as a first year newbie, but I can see how it could really benefit commercial beekeepers with the scan tag features! Being able to create a unique identification for each hive and being able to walk up to a hive, scan it quickly and take pics and add info about particular hives is great idea! For me, as a first timer, I am creating more detailed notes and pics from my first year so next year I can look back and have some great information to refer to! Basically- I think the app can be useful to anyone who wants accurate notes about their hive(s)! Storing pics in a timeline to see how the hive evolved is also a neat feature!.YutesVersion: 2.8.1

Great user friendly appSo far, loving this app. It is so user friendly and easy to see the overview at a quick glance. If I could make a suggestion......please work on the transferability of the app between devices. I began using this app on my iPhone, but due to storage space, was forced to dedicate an iPad to the bees 😅. This is awesome, but reentering all the data is sooo meticulous when you have to start over from scratch for each device. Needs a tweak to the app that will allow devices to speak to one another OR the info tied to an account that will show the same information on whichever device is being used at the moment. Overall, this app is amazing for tracking bees and inspections. Kudos to the developers..WrmilliganVersion: 3.1.0

Love this appI have been using it for almost 2 years. Do not use some of the features, like equipment, and a few others, but really like the ability to check to see what was done the week before in the hive. I take pictures of all my queens, and keep track of my mite treatments. The ONE thing I do NOT like about this is the fact that my husband, or myself can not put this on another phone or device with my current information to be seen. No problem paying a fee for the additional device, but not good that my husband can not see what I have done prior. I worry what will happen if I changed phones. Do I lose all my data? Wish they would add that feature to share the data back and forth and then it would be perfect..DeBee 1Version: 2.9.5

SuggestionsReally love the app but a couple of suggestions. If you would make the app update to devices it would be great. Downloading the data and uploading to another device is OK but would be so convenient if when you added information to one device it would automatically update to other devices. Also if we could archive hives instead of just delete only. The hive could be archived into perhaps an inactive hive file. Really love the functionality and worth the money..TN2TRAVELVersion: 2.9.5

Great app!I tried a few hive logging apps before choosing BeePlus for its ease of use and functionality. Mann Lake pushes HiveTracks, but this app is so much better! Honestly, HiveTracks is buggy, doesn’t always save data, and has a complicated interface. I’ve yet found an issue using BeePlus - it even syncs to-do items with iCal so you don’t forget stuff. I don’t use gloves so entering info in real-time isn’t an issue, and my hives are nowhere near a WiFi signal. Three thumbs up to the developers! Highly recommended!! 💜🐝.Gym-momVersion: 2.9.0

Good app, beautiful user interfaceI redownloaded the app and tried it again. The finance feature is improved. Overall the user interface could still be streamlined more to improve efficiency and data input. It would be nice if the syncing could be set to automatically sync between phone and other devices, rather than manually sending the data back and forth..KMN-PNWVersion: 3.1.0

Really Love This App So FarNew keepers here. Two nucs installed into deeps. This app has really helped us keep our notes, costs, and equipment straight. Love that we can include photos in the inspection logs. The map feature is wonderful. An FAQ area could be helpful. It’s hard to find user suggestions on line. The sync feature was a bit tricky for us. Had to use the older link/button, couldn’t figure out the newer one, and didn’t realize we had to move the photo files separately from the data- but got it in the end. I’d love a spot to include a photo of each queen in the queen files, and I’m not sure yet about how to work the financial data yet since we haven’t harvested any honey yet... I looked at the honey log but haven’t figured it out yet. Guess we’ll see. But totally love it so far! 😎.HawleyclanVersion: 2.6.4

Very easy to use, very handyI have been using BeePlus for 2 years. It is very easy to keep track of colonies and their health, transfers to out apiaries are through the click of a button. Includes GPS and QR tagging. Map feature is very cool. Saving data to phone and ipad is a little clunky, would prefer a cloud-storage option for data - Icloud, Google, OneDrive, etc - to easily share across devices..Joe User was takenVersion: 3.1.0

Great value and performanceThis app is great value for money. I recently started bee keeping (01Jan21) And wanted to keep careful record of my successes and failures. Having read one of the reviews that suggested the reviewer was affiliated with the App’s developer I cautiously duplicated my record keeping using a regular journal and tried other apps. That statement proved untrue. This app is easy to use and provides for excellent labeling of hives and swarm traps, setting tasks, equipment cost and record keeping and most important easy retrieval. Being a frugal bee keeper I like the benefits of keeping careful note of the location, cost and performance of my swarm traps. Like any other app it takes time to master the app you can elect to keep the help screens or refer to the extensive built in help. It’s Great!!!.ToemoleVersion: 3.0.2

In LOVE 😍 w/ this appJust downloaded it about an hour or so ago and now one of my favorite apps! One thing I wish it did have, though is to be able to add photos of individual queens under the queen history! I have had a hive for little over a year now and has already had several queens - first one lasted about 9 months and great layer, but later had a gorgeous one that they decided they didn’t like after about a week!.TiggerificdobermansVersion: 3.0.0

It’s a good app so far...Wish there was a way to sync it in the cloud between my IPad and IPhone. I just downloaded it yesterday, got all the info typed in on my IPad, which has a keyboard and was so bummed to see it didnt sync with the app on my phone. And i cannot find the area to put info on the queens? Maybe some of this will be put into a new update. But its a great little app for what it does..LauriSand56Version: 2.9.5

Easy to use and helpful for new beekeeperThis app is great for a new beekeeper. Information prompts good note taking. Easy to add or delete information. Always at your fingertips when you think of that one piece of information you should have included. Love the ability to add photos also. I think this much more informative and better organized than a notebook or ledger..Baby bee girlVersion: 2.9.5

The only thing keeping this from being the killer appI have been using this since last year. The app is insanely useful and great for tracking everything about your hies. The only thing keeping this from being a killer app is that the data sync is excessively painful. I use my phone and iPad depending on what I’m doing. Quick changes and additions/inspections go on phone and activities with lots of notes go on the iPad because I have a keyboard. I absolutely HATE having to compile a sync file, save it to my google drive then get on the other device and import it from the drive and then do the same in reverse so both data on each device is sync’s with the other. I would happily pay to have instant sync. Just click a button and the changes are synced between devices..1EyeTyVersion: 3.1.0

Start using the bee appYou should start using this bee app! It only takes a few moments to document your hive activities and add a photo or two. The app’s configuration is easier to use than ever (after a short learning curve). I wish I would of used this app from the start instead of trying to remember what I did when, how my hives looked and their conditions..Hematoma1Version: 2.6.2

Great appWe started beekeeping in 2019, and kept notes in a notebook, as our apiary grew, remembering all the notes was a little tough. My son found this app and it been awesome, added all of our old notes and take our phone with us and add notes, take pictures, whatever as we go thru the apiary inspecting, great product.....Happy bkeeperVersion: 3.0.2

Best hive mgmt tool I’ve usedLove it! Super easy to use, way better than HiveTracks. I started by using the Quick Inspection mode with just the notes feature, but keep increasing the features I use as my hobby expands. This app is worth WAY more than what the developer is asking. It would be a bargain at triple the cost, and no subscriptions!.LardButt185Version: 2.8.1

May I rated to highSo this app is nice. But navigation between everything is cumbersome. Like using the QR code’s, you go on into that area and when you back out of the hive you are backed into the apiary instead of back to the scanner right away. If you only have a couple of hives this would probably be ok but when going through a larger apiary and you are just wanting to spot check or come back to your to do list items it makes it annoying.EtsbeesVersion: 2.9.5

Found ItI have been looking for a apiary software that kept the records I want, but wasn’t 2 cumbersome. Something that also could be used on the fly. BeePlus answered my request. I can track costs, honey production, setup schedules for my hive maintenance and everything. It’s easy to use, and I can use right in the field. It’s a great product..WhttnbrgVersion: 2.6.1

1st yr-AmateurThis app has been helpful for me to focus on specific items when checking on my hives. My apiary expanded quite rapidly this year & along w/learning the beekeeping basic skills I began to stress about how to keep the details of each colony of the inspections separate. It's user friendly & had been great use for logging all data..PorcbennettVersion: 2.2.2

Quite the BuzzAs a second year beekeeper, I looked for an app to document my apiary and found this one to be the best. Adding photos and documenting activity is easy. Wish there could be some voice commands since during most inspections you need both hands..UMBCalumVersion: 3.1.0

No ability to “archive”I would like the ability to “archive” a hive instead of delete it. that was I can still reference notes and etc for that hive. The work around we’re currently using it to create an apiary named “archive” and transfer these dead outs to the archive apiary. Would be easy to implement by default. Thanks for consideration! Love the app..WMD_15Version: 3.1.0

Great toolLove it, only things I would change is when assigning inventory to a hive it is a bit of a pain to have to add a frame 20+ times one by one and the other is I would like to be able to have unused inventory assigned to a “home or warehouse”. But I really enjoy the app other than those small details..TOE008Version: 2.6.1

Nearly PerfectI would give it a 5 star rating except for the inventory function. It would be really nice for the application to have a stored database of common beekeeping equipment found in any of the supply company catalogs. I personally only have 2 hives that I am tracking and just recently started looking at the inventory feature so it isn’t something that has been of great concern..Rogue26Version: 2.8.1

Hive managementI love this app for hive management. I can put a photo with the hive name that helps to identify easily now I have 18 hives in 2 different places. And being able to put a description that shows up on the front hive page help with knowing what I did the last time I was in the hive quickly..SmokeymtnVersion: 2.8.1

Quite usefulI find this app useful but could be a bit more user friendly. Takes a while to get used to it. I like the “quick inspection “ option, when a total hive inspection isn’t done. I don’t like that the pics erase if I remove them from my phone. It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty dang good!.Gomphrena5Version: 3.1.0

Great App if you have more than a couple hivesLast year with 4 hives I didn’t really see the value in this app but that changed as I increased the number of hives I’m working. Great way to keep notes and have immediate access to each hive’s and apiary’s history. There probably better programs for inventory tracking and such but I love this for inspections and such..22ironman6Version: 2.8.1

A perfect apiary app!Try it with an open mind and you’ll quickly realize this app is a valuable tool that will work for you, the keeper. I’ve used spreadsheets, notebooks and my memory - all don’t come close to the information you can store and access to better your house hives. A must-try!.Scattergun1Version: 2.6.3

Excelent apiary recording appWell tailored for tracking the items a beekeeper look for. Must have been designed by someone with apiary experience who had the end users in mind. Fairly intuitive to learn. I see it as Scalable from a few hives to hundreds. Well put together app. Great feature set..OnemoreMrkrinkleVersion: 2.2.2

Good basic functionHappy with the app so far, using it for a half dozen hives. Only desire so far would be to organize inventory items by class, even if acquired on different dates, date it less important than item type for setting up hives..JeffreyScottHamVersion: 2.7.0

Nice to have at your fingertipsI like this app, but just realized (“discovered”) that when you take photos off your phone, the app hasn’t stored them separately. It only links to photos in your library, which makes it hard for me to imagine long-term photos for reference. I will hope that on-app storage will be added. S.ChazzighVersion: 2.9.5

Great app!Great app and like the ease of use! Would love to have voice to text feature for note taking and and easier way to share data between beekeepers. Would love to see an instant sync all transfer via airdrop without having to create a file then, send the file, then having to open the file..BeebrakeVersion: 2.8.1

Fun bee app!This has been a really fun app to use to keep track of my hives. It’s easy to learn, and allows me to pack a lot of solid info into one convenient place for reference. Allowing me to store pictures is also a benefit! I LOVE this app, and HIGHLY recommend it for fellow beekeepers!.Husky_teamVersion: 2.6.3

PicturesThe only real complaint that I have is that it doesn’t store pictures. If you delete them from the camera in your device they are gone. I know that this is stated by the developers, but unfortunately I didn’t realize it until it was too late. Reached out for help twice and never even received an answer. Don’t count on support..YankspankVersion: 2.9.5

It’s fineConsistently has little glitches (pointless to even try and add photos to hives bc they’ll disappear for no reason) and the data transferring is frustrating. We’ve been using it for 3 years so it’s hard to switch to another platform but we would..Sven LehmanVersion: 3.1.0

Perfect App.Looking for a app to record my bee related activities. Still a lot of things to explore about it and do about it to make the most of this app, so far this is the one what I needed to make the most of my 10 hives..AnurijuomVersion: 2.9.5

Great Record Keeping ToolVery useful when managing multiple apiaries and hives. Easy record keeping and creating of logs. Mapping of forage areas on local satellite photos is pretty nice and remarkably helpful when determining expansion of operations. Exporting of data is a little complicated/tricky - haven’t figured out a good way to do that yet..IslandLifeVersion: 2.8.1

Easy to use, would recommendI've been using this app for a little over 2 years. It's easy to use and makes it easy to track and go back to reference data on your hives and apiaries..A full jkjhffVersion: 3.1.0

Works great for recording hive infoI’ve used this for about 3 years and latest version (3) makes it easier to add hives and such. Inspections are easy to record in the field so I don’t have to take notes then add later. I do wish it stored its own photos...as I don’t wish to have them in my photo albums and they get duplicated when I sync across devices. The new swarm section looks promising, as I was using the apiary and hive creator to record swarm trap locations. Thanks for creating this app!.ChrishagwoodVersion: 3.0.0

Helpful to keep trackMuch improved my record keeping. Pictures are helpful.NsbannVersion: 3.1.0

Great app; one suggestionI love the app, very handy for managing multiple hives! I’d love a To Do button on the main page that lists all the To Dos from all my hives on one place with the hive name included..QueenBee2020!Version: 2.9.5

Wondering how to record a swarm collected from a location, or from a swarm trap?Really liking this app!!! However I have a couple questions…. How do I record that I’ve collected a swarm from one of my traps? How to record a swarm from any location? How to I record honey collected from a hive? Would like an option to archive hives instead of delete. Also an option for selling a hive. Thanks!.5 call me momVersion: 3.1.0

Just set upJust set it up with my apiary and the only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is I haven’t put it to use yet. Really impressive functionality and data storage/sorting - will make me a much more organized, efficient beekeeper..MS ApiariesVersion: 2.9.2

Wish there was a web appReally love the app. It’s full of features. I would however really love to see a web app (desktop) where we could sync everything together. Overall I really like it..SickmannVersion: 2.9.5

HelpThis happened before and I was given tips on how to fix it, but now I’m in the same bind. All of the photos from the app vanished. How do I get them back? I tried the advice below, but still no luck. Any other suggestions?.DD BurlinVersion: 3.1.0

Bee managementGreat App to manager hives. As a small backyard beekeeper helps remind me of all the things i should be looking for and a great reference to look back on..Pete99999Version: 2.9.5

App is great, has a few minor flawsI absolutely love this app it makes it easy to do inspections and add notes so I remember what needs to be done and what I’ve already done, I also love that it does inventory and financial keeping, the flaws are annoying and need an update, when you’re in the plans section and try to edit the list and move plans around the app crashes every single time, and sometimes when I mark plans as complete then close the app it resets the plan to 0% complete.HcjsidbchueVersion: 3.1.0

Great App for keeping track of thingsI’m a backyard beekeeper and this app helps me keep track of all the important information I need . I’d like to see an option added where you can pin a location on a map of other beekeepers apiaries..The kwasVersion: 3.1.0

Love itI’m loving this app. It helps motivate me to keep good notes on inspections and equipment. My only problem is it also keeps track of the money I spend lol..S2dio434Version: 2.8.1

Bees 101Great app so far just started using Is there a way to copy and paste from one hive to another.Gees BeesVersion: 2.9.5

Best App for Capturing Relevant Beekeeping InformationI have been using this app for tracking and inspecting my apiaries and hives. It has a great data structure and interface for maintaining quality information on colony health and apiary operations. I am a small outfit keeping 70 colonies and find it quick and easy to move through inspections on either my tablet or phone. With the data maintained on the device and backed up to iCloud it is not necessary to have cellular connection. The longer input is good for build up and quick input works great for consistent colonies during flow. Great job..MikeCrapeVersion: 2.8.1

Great app for hive managementFrom a backyard beekeeper who keeps anywhere from 5-20 colonies and raising nucs for sale this app is working out great. Still take a notebook to apiary but now enter all relevant data into app and have all information at my fingertips. Primarily I use the the hives and inspection records. A lot of the functions I don’t use but I can imagine they would be quite useful..Mj0101Version: 2.6.3

Well thought out appThis app has been invaluable this season. Much better than the notebook I was trying to maintain. Lots of tiny flourishes within this well thought out app that makes it a pleasure to work with..Rooster1349Version: 2.2.2

Good appI am enjoying the app I like how I can track my inventory, and financials along with hive health and checks. Sticky fingers do pose a problem at times but there's a solution for that! Thanks.Bjh2Version: 2.2.2

Love this appI was originally hand bombing all my notes into a journal but I started to loose my book. I realized I always have my phone with me so why don't I check out an app, that's when I found this one. It's efficient and keeps all my info organized. It works perfectly for my 20 hives..JcgbrittnerVersion: 2.1.4

Great appDoes everything I need it to do and more. Wouldn't be without it..BaxterdmuttVersion: 2.1.2

Nice AppThis does more than I need right now, but I will need it later. I like that it keeps the data at home too..Gnor4everVersion: 2.0.0

Super helpful and easy to useThis app is great. I was always so lazy about paper notes or would lose them. This is simple to enter the info and let's me track the hives progress over time. I can quickly review the last inspection before a new one so I know what I am looking for or problems etc. Could use a couple of more features in particular retire a hive but it's pretty awesome as is especially for a free app.Yotaga2Version: 1.1.5

Great AppLet's you input important information quickly for all your hives. Easy to use..Rod451Version: 1.3.1

Great App!I'm a backyard beekeeper and this app works great for me! I had a bit of trouble with it crashing at first, but the developer worked with me to find out what was happening and had it fixed right away :0) The app is very easy to use and keeps all of my hive data handy and in one place. Love it!.Sugarbug1220Version: 1.2.0

Great beekeeping appI am running 150 hives, working my way up to 3000. This app allows me to know what needs to be done on each individual hive as well as enables me to keep track of the queen lineage. Great app and only getting better, updates are all part of the on going development I have been seeing. Great app! Mark.Mark Beekeeper CunninghamVersion: 1.2.0

Strongly recommendedGreat app From 1 hive to 50 apiaries this app Keeps you organized and on your game. This app is like a second hive tool. A must have!!!!.KLAP MeadowsVersion: 1.1.8

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BeePlus Beekeeping Manager Negative Reviews

Terrible and difficult if useI am not one to leave reviews, but these reviews are false. All the great reviews are from either staff who work for the developer or are just nuts, and have never looked at other apps for hive management. The inventory section has Nothing, must write out each item vs. selecting from a list of standard items. Basic hive inspection items do not exists either. The app only provides a place for notes. When I am completing an inspection with a suit, gloves, HOT sweaty, I need something ready to go. I have a number of hives to move thru. Have many, tasks to complete. I need an app with all the questions of a inspection, as I want to get finished and not waste a large amount of time trying to write down these basic items only to forget to review items because the app does not have a list of inspection items to be reviewed..Rolondo43Version: 2.6.1

Zero supportThis app has potential but you can’t even provide a simple method of contact. Typical software development mentality..RickersredVersion: 3.1.0

Photos won’t upload and no supportI’ve sent 3 requests to help with uploading inspection photos and no response. It is disappointing I cannot use this key function. As a new beekeeper I wanted photos to show my mentors but they didn’t save..Disappointed in Western CanadaVersion: 3.1.0

Weird layout and navigationI think it would capture all the information that you want to keep, but the layout is super weird, navigation is completely unintuitive and entering information is awkward. I’m sorry I wasted five bucks on this.ShongololoVersion: 2.6.3

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