Track hive health, log inspections offline, and connect Bluetooth sensors — all with hands-free voice notes. The smart beekeeping companion that works without internet.
No account required. Works offline from day one.
HiveSense combines AI technology with practical beekeeping tools to help you manage your hives more effectively.
Record inspection notes hands-free while working your hives. On-device AI transcribes your voice to text — no internet required.
Document hive inspections with voice notes and photos. Never fumble with a pen and paper in the field again.
Track hive health scores, productivity trends, and get predictions grounded in your inspection data.
Manage multiple apiaries and hives with ease. Organize Langstroth, Warré, or Top-Bar hives at any scale.
Track all your Integrated Pest Management (IPM) activities following guidelines from organizations like the Honey Bee Health Coalition. Log Apivar strips, oxalic acid vaporization (OAV), formic acid treatments, and sugar roll Varroa mite counts.
Stay on top of task deadlines, pollen forecasts, and sensor readings that need your attention.
See how HiveSense compares to traditional beekeeping record-keeping.
| Capability | HiveSense | Pen & Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Offline Access | Full offline functionality | Always works, but no data processing |
| Voice Notes | Hands-free, automatic transcription | Impossible |
| Trend Analysis | Automatic health & productivity graphs | Manual, time-consuming calculation |
| Searchable History | Instantly find any past inspection | Flip through hundreds of pages |
| Sensor Integration | Live data from BLE sensors | Requires separate device/app |
| Treatment Tracking | Automated Varroa treatment reminders | Easy to miss critical windows |
Three simple steps to streamline your beekeeping workflow
During hive inspections, simply speak your observations. On-device AI captures every detail hands-free — no internet needed.
HiveSense automatically transcribes your voice and tags key observations: queen status (spotted, laying), brood health (solid pattern, spotty), pest levels (Varroa, hive beetle), and equipment needs (add super, repair box). Your notes are structured and searchable instantly.
View colony health trends, track Varroa mite counts over time, and spot patterns across your apiaries. Data-driven alerts help you time treatments, predict nectar flows, and catch problems early.
Built different from the ground up — here’s what sets us apart
While other apps require internet, HiveSense works perfectly in remote apiaries. Your data is always available, even without cell service.
Unlike apps that send your voice to the cloud, our transcription is instant, private, and happens entirely on your phone — no data ever leaves your device.
With our unique Local-Only Mode, you can ensure your hive data never leaves your device — a level of privacy unmatched in the industry.
“The offline voice notes are a game-changer. I can do a full inspection without ever taking my gloves off. Best beekeeping app I've ever used.”
Sarah J.
Hobbyist Beekeeper, Ohio
“Managing 150 hives for our commercial operation was a logistical nightmare. HiveSense's team features and treatment tracking have saved us countless hours.”
David L.
Commercial Apiarist, California
“As a new beekeeper, the health score trends and insights helped me spot a problem with my queen before it was too late. Invaluable!”
Maria G.
Backyard Beekeeper, UK
See how HiveSense helps beekeepers turn observations into action
A beekeeper noticed a declining Health Score for Hive #7 over three weeks. The analytics dashboard flagged the downward trend before it became critical.
Tapping into the inspection history revealed notes of 'spotty brood' and 'no new eggs' — recorded hands-free with voice notes during past inspections.
A thorough inspection confirmed a failing queen. After requeening, the hive's Health Score and brood pattern recovered within a month — all tracked in HiveSense.
Experience beekeeping management designed for the field. Fast, intuitive, and built for your workflow.
Local-Only Mode gives privacy-conscious beekeepers complete control over their data
HiveSense now includes a Local-Only Mode for privacy-conscious beekeepers who want complete control over their data. When enabled from Settings, all cloud synchronization is disabled — your apiaries, inspections, treatments, harvests, and sensor data stay entirely on your device with zero network traffic.
The app continues to work exactly as before for all local operations, and a shield icon in the status bar confirms your data isn't leaving your device.
If you ever change your mind, simply toggle it off and any changes you made while in local-only mode will sync seamlessly to the cloud.
Your hives, your data, your choice.
All sync is disabled. Your data never touches our servers.
Every feature works fully offline — inspections, treatments, harvests, and more.
A shield icon in the status bar confirms your data isn’t leaving your device.
Change your mind? Toggle it off and offline changes sync back to the cloud.
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Learn moreYour hive history is yours — local-first storage, open CSV/JSON/PDF export, and no lock-in. Exactly what happens to your data if you ever stop paying.
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Start for free and upgrade as your apiary grows. No hidden fees.
Everything you need to get started with your hives.
or $34.99/yr
For dedicated hobbyists managing growing apiaries.
or $74.99/yr
For commercial operations and beekeeping teams.
Multi-apiary dashboards, team seats with role-based access, API access, and compliance-ready PDF exports — built for beekeeping businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets.
Jas Rowinski
Hi, I'm Jas. As a software developer getting into beekeeping, I was surprised how few apps actually work in the field — no signal, clunky interfaces, lost notes. So I built HiveSense to be the smart, offline-first tool I wished existed. My goal is to help you focus on your bees, not your phone.
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