Keeper

Keeper is an offline hive tracker that helps beekeepers log inspections, schedule follow-ups and avoid missed treatments. It works without internet or accounts, so you can record mite counts, queen checks and treatments with gloved hands mid-inspection. Use simple tap entries or scan an NFC tag to jump to a hive’s record, and Keeper queues required follow-ups like rechecks and treatment steps so nothing slips between visits. The app’s dashboard turns months of notes into clear graphs and yard-level summaries, letting you spot trends and reduce costly colony losses.

Key Features

⭐ Keeper queues follow-ups automatically after each inspection — mite recounts, requeen checks and multi-step treatments are scheduled without extra taps.

⭐ Log inspections quickly with a few taps; entries auto-complete when tasks are finished to keep your workflow moving with gloved hands.

⭐ NFC tag support lets you scan a hive to jump straight to its records, avoiding list scrolling and guesswork (tags sold separately).

⭐ Visual dashboard graphs mite counts, tracks colony health by yard and reveals seasonal patterns so you can spot problems early.

⭐ Optional Keeper Pro unlocks unlimited apiaries and hives plus cloud sync across devices for multi-device backup.

Advantages

✅ Helps prevent missed treatments and unnoticed queen loss — a single saved colony can offset the app's cost.

✅ Works offline and without an account, so your data stays on your device and you can use it where there’s no signal.

✅ Reduces screen time during inspections with simplified entry flows and automatic task completion.

✅ Yard visit tracking shows which hives you've worked and records time on site, reducing the chance you leave one behind.

Disadvantages

❎ NFC convenience requires buying tags, which adds a small extra cost.

❎ Cloud sync and unlimited hives require the Pro upgrade; the free tier limits the number of apiaries and hives.