HiveSmartHQ 2.1.1

HiveSmartHQ Review

HiveSmartHQ positions itself as a practical solution for avid beekeepers, providing a comprehensive platform to manage various aspects of beekeeping without the constraints of login requirements or subscriptions. The app emerges as an ad-free environment where users can access all features upon installation.

The application efficiently captures details related to beekeeping activities, starting from inspections, referred to as Services, to the sale of honey and hives. Users are empowered to monitor the structure and condition of each hive over time, tracking vital information concerning population, queen health, and hive movements between locations. Moreover, it facilitates the management of harvested honey boxes and honey extraction yields while providing insights into the revenue generated from sales.

A notable feature is the point-of-origin tracking for honey sold, which allows users to trace their product back to specific locations or even individual hives when desired. Additionally, HiveSmartHQ enables the recording of various bee-related products such as honeycomb, propolis, bee pollen, queens, queen cells, and royal jelly. The app also tracks sales of these items alongside services offered, such as pollination services.

HiveSmartHQ delivers numerous summative views in the form of printable reports for each hive location or total inventory. Users can generate detailed summaries including current hive inventory, service history comparisons per hive, and production summaries which reveal revenue, honey yields, and harvested boxes categorized by location or hive. The app also provides valuable analytics for tracking Varroa test results over time.

Additional functionalities include location mapping, equipment inventory management, an extensive knowledge base, and seasonal checklists with action items that can be linked to device calendars for timely reminders. The app's customizable nature allows users to adapt it to their regional practices and specific needs while determining the level of detail they wish to capture.

Notably versatile, HiveSmartHQ can be employed in remote locations devoid of phone coverage or internet access. For users who prefer an alternative approach, data collection forms are available for on-site recording and subsequent updates when convenient. These forms can be accessed freely on the Tips page at: https://appibee.com/tips.html.

The app comes with 100 Service Credits included—each inspection using one credit—which equates to roughly a year's worth of inspections for five hives or approximately five years for a single hive. There is no time limit on the usage of credits. The initial inspection for each hive is complimentary, while subsequent inspections are affordably priced at less than $0.07 (US) each. Users can also purchase bundles of Service Credits as needed through the app. Importantly, all entered data remains accessible at all times; there are no restrictions based on Service Credit balance.