# Steady Hand — Livestock Manager for Farms

> Livestock Manager for Farms (iPhone/iPad app by Mark Duenas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steady-hand/id6758530069 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mark Duenas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083533055)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 52 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steady-hand/id6758530069/reviews.md

## What is Steady Hand?

Steady Hand is the complete livestock management app designed for homesteaders, hobby farmers, and small-scale ranchers. Track your entire herd or flock from birth to market with comprehensive record-keeping tools.

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

- Track unlimited animals across 15+ species including cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, horses, rabbits, and more
- Record essential details: names, tag IDs, breeds, birth dates, and lineage
- Monitor animal status: Active, Sold, Deceased, or Transferred
- Search and filter your inventory by species, status, or name
- Add custom fields for species-specific information

COMPLETE EVENT TRACKING

- Log health events: vaccinations, treatments, vet visits, deworming, and hoof trimming
- Record breeding events: heat observations, breeding dates, pregnancy checks, and births
- Track production: milk yields, egg collection, and fiber harvests
- Monitor weight and growth over time
- View complete event history for each animal

SMART REMINDERS

- Automatic reminders based on species-specific breeding cycles and gestation periods
- Never miss a vaccination, pregnancy check, or expected birth date
- Set custom recurring reminders for routine tasks
- Push notifications keep you informed

CALENDAR VIEW

- See all events and reminders at a glance
- Navigate easily between months
- View daily task lists with animal details

REPORTS AND ANALYTICS

- Generate inventory, breeding, health, production, and weight reports
- Export data to CSV for record-keeping or compliance
- Track trends and performance over time

DATA SECURITY

- Create full backups of your farm data
- Restore from backups anytime
- Import animals via CSV for easy migration
- All data stored locally on your device

Whether you raise beef cattle, dairy goats, laying hens, or a diverse mix of livestock, Steady Hand helps you stay organized and make informed decisions for your operation.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-06-12

v1.3 — Premium Redesign

• Free tier: track up to 20 animals at no cost
• Premium upgrade: unlimited animals + CSV export + no ads (one-time purchase)
• Fixed: purchase and restore confirmation messages now display correctly
• Fixed: ad banner moved below content (no longer covers the top of the screen)
• Upgrade prompt now appears contextually when you approach your animal limit
• Store listing updated (prices, feature list, app name branding)

### 1.2 — 2026-05-14

Better animal tracking
Sale tracking
Keep contacts inside the app by importing them.

### 1.1 — 2026-03-03

- Edit and delete event history entries
- Added About screen with version info and support contact
- Improved ad placement for a cleaner experience
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-02-13

No release notes.

## More apps by Mark Duenas

- [Pi Generator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pi-generator/id1083533056)
- [Pigs Tally](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pigs-tally/id1088631809)
- [Easy Cap Rate Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-cap-rate-calculator/id1451570554)
- [Pigs Tally2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pigs-tally2/id6747408252)
- [HABa Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haba-tracker/id6747998127)
- [Rock Skip Counter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-skip-counter/id6748593440)

All apps by Mark Duenas: https://appshunter.io/developer/1083533055

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-25.*