Keeper

Keeper is an offline hive tracker that helps beekeepers log inspections, record mite counts, schedule follow-ups and manage treatments without relying on a cell signal or an internet connection. Designed to work with gloved hands mid‑inspection, Keeper queues the next required actions — mite recounts, requeen checks or the next treatment — and auto‑completes tasks when you finish. The app turns inspection notes into a seasonal overview so you can spot trends in mite pressure, colony health and winter losses, helping you avoid missed treatments that can cost colonies.

Key Features

⭐ Offline-first inspection logging that works with gloved hands and no signal.

⭐ Fast entry that reads your notes and queues follow-ups like mite recounts, requeen checks and treatment steps.

⭐ Optional NFC tag support: scan a tag on any hive to jump straight to its records.

⭐ Insights dashboard with graphs for mite counts, colony health by yard and winter loss patterns.

⭐ Yard-visit tracking so you can mark which hives you’ve worked and review time later.

⭐ Local data storage and privacy — works without an account or internet.

Advantages

✅ Helps prevent missed treatments and forgotten follow-ups that lead to colony crashes.

✅ Less screen time during inspections — quick logging and auto-complete reduce extra taps.

✅ Free to try with no credit card required; you can evaluate it before committing.

✅ Keeper Pro unlocks unlimited apiaries and hives and enables cloud sync across devices.

Disadvantages

❎ The free tier includes limits on the number of apiaries and hives; removing caps requires Keeper Pro.

❎ NFC tag convenience requires purchasing and attaching tags to hives.

❎ Cloud sync across devices is available only with the Pro upgrade; basic use is device‑local.