Keeper

Keeper is an offline hive tracker built for beekeepers who need reliable, low-friction record keeping in the field. It lets you log inspections quickly with gloved hands, queues follow-ups like mite recounts and requeen checks, and highlights what’s due next so you don’t miss treatments or crucial checks. Keeper runs without internet or an account, keeps data on your device, and can use inexpensive NFC tags to jump straight to a hive’s record. The app also turns months of inspections into clear charts to spot rising mite counts, yard trends and winter loss patterns before they become costly.

Key Features

⭐ Offline-first inspection logging: enter notes mid-inspection with no signal and let Keeper queue the next tasks automatically.

⭐ NFC tag support to scan a hive and jump straight to its record, avoiding list scrolling or guessing which box you’re in.

⭐ Automated follow-up scheduling for mite recounts, requeen checks and multi-step treatments, with completed tasks auto-completing.

⭐ Visual dashboard that graphs mite counts across the season, shows colony health by yard and reveals winter loss patterns.

⭐ Yard visit mode that tracks which hives you’ve worked and logs time on site so you don’t drive home wondering if you missed one.

Advantages

✅ Keeps data on your device and works without an account or internet for privacy and reliability.

✅ Reduces screen time and finger taps during inspections by prioritizing quick entries and auto-completion of tasks.

✅ Optional NFC tags and fast logging help prevent missed treatments and forgotten follow-ups that can cost colonies.

✅ Free to try with no credit card required; the Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited apiaries and hives plus cloud sync across devices.

Disadvantages

❎ Cloud sync and unlimited apiaries/hives require purchasing the Pro upgrade.

❎ NFC tags are optional but add a small additional cost if you want instant hive access by scan.

❎ The app’s value depends on timely logging—it's most effective when inspections are recorded during or immediately after visits.