# Tend - Homestead Tracker — Animals, crops, real savings

> Homestead tracker for animals, crops, and expenses, comparing costs to grocery prices. (iPhone/iPad app by robert felter.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tend-homestead-tracker/id6774202983 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [robert felter](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774202985)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tend-homestead-tracker/id6774202983/reviews.md

## What is Tend?

Tend is the homestead tracker that answers the question every backyard
chicken-keeper, gardener, and small farmer eventually asks: "Is this
actually worth it?"

Log your animals, your harvests, and what they cost you. Tend compares
your real cost-per-egg, cost-per-pound, and cost-per-gallon to average
US grocery prices — so you finally know whether your homestead is
saving you money or just keeping you busy.


TRACK

• Animals: chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, goats, sheep,
  pigs, rabbits, beef cattle, dairy cows, bees, quail (up to 5 free;
  unlimited with Tend Pro)
• Plants: 17 staple US homestead crops with regional planting times —
  tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, beans, peas, corn, garlic, potatoes,
  strawberries, blueberries, apples, herbs, and more
• Expenses: feed, vet, supplies, equipment, housing
• Yields: eggs, milk, meat by the pound, harvests by the pound, honey,
  wool
• Photos: a visual journal of every animal and crop


KNOW

• Cost per output: see your actual $/egg, $/gallon, $/lb compared to
  grocery store averages
• "Saved $X vs grocery" — your year-end report card in one number
• By-source breakdown: which animal or crop is most efficient
• Region-aware planting windows (North / Central / South / Gulf zones)
  so you know when to start your tomatoes vs. your peas in YOUR climate
• 7-day weather forecast + frost alerts on the Home screen
• Year in Review — a shareable PNG summary of your homestead's year
• Schedule F-formatted CSV export for hobby-farm tax filing


TEND PRO — $4.99/month or $39.99/year

Subscribe to unlock the full homestead workbench:

• Photo receipts: attach an image to any expense for cleaner tax
  paperwork
• Custom sort and drag-to-reorder your animals list
• Expense organizer: filter by year, month, animal, type, or category
• Tax-ready Schedule F PDF report (print-quality, not just CSV)
• 20 achievement badges across animals, yields, expenses, longevity
• Homestead ranks: Seedling → Sprout → Grower → Homesteader → Steward
  → Master Homesteader
• Monthly recap cards — share any month's stats, not just year-end
• Tap any earned badge to share a celebration card
• Unlimited animals (free
• Removes the small banner ad on Home

Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled at least 24 hours before the
end of the current period.your device's
Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Your payment is charged to your
Apple ID. The free tier reis an upgrade,
not a paywall.


KEEP

• Everything stays on yourd sync, no
  Tend-side analytics or tracking.
• Optional photo journal p
• Curated "Recommended starter gear" cards on every species + crop


WHO THIS IS FOR

• Backyard chicken keeperseggs actually
  cost
• Hobby farmers raising me
• Gardeners who want region-aware planting calendars
• Anyone considering homese startup costs
• Small homesteaders filing Schedule F at tax time


PRIVACY

Tend stores your homestead— animals,
expenses, yields, photos, notes, badges, none of it leaves your phone.
Network traffic is limitedMeteo),
zip-to-coordinates lookup (Zippopotam), subscription receipt validation
(RevenueCat) for Tend Pro dvertisement
on the Home tab (Google AdMob) for free-tier users only. No accounts,
no Tend-side tracking. Fulbelow.


Built by a homesteader, for homesteaders.

Privacy Policy: https://rfelterjr.github.io/tend-docs/privacy.html
Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Log animals, crops, and expenses
- Compare costs to grocery store averages
- Region-aware planting windows
- 7-day weather forecast with frost alerts
- Schedule F CSV export for taxes
- Visual journal for animals and crops

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tend Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Tend Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tend-homestead-tracker/id6774202983/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great tool

*2026-06-12*

This is a great way to keep yourself organized in one spot to track your spending!

## Frequently asked questions about Tend

### What animals can I track with Tend?

Tend allows you to track chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, beef cattle, dairy cows, bees, and quail. The free tier supports up to 5 animals, with unlimited tracking available in Tend Pro.

### Does Tend have ads?

Yes, Tend contains advertisements. A small banner ad is displayed on the Home screen in the free tier, which can be removed by subscribing to Tend Pro.

### How does Tend compare my homestead savings to grocery prices?

Tend calculates your real cost-per-egg, cost-per-pound, and cost-per-gallon for your homestead outputs. It then compares these figures to average US grocery store prices, providing a clear indication of your savings.

### What are the subscription options for Tend Pro?

Tend Pro offers two subscription plans: $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year. Subscribing unlocks features like photo receipts, an expense organizer, and tax-ready PDF reports.

### Can Tend help with tax filing?

Yes, Tend can assist with tax filing. It offers a Schedule F-formatted CSV export for hobby-farm tax filing, and Tend Pro provides a print-quality Schedule F PDF report.

### What is the update frequency for Tend?

Tend was last updated on June 18, 2026, indicating active development. The latest version is v1.2.4.

### Is Tend available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Tend is currently supported on iPhone and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### How does Tend handle user data privacy?

Tend stores your homestead data locally on your device, ensuring it does not leave your phone. There are no Tend-side analytics or tracking, and network traffic is minimal.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### v1.2.4 — 2026-06-18

1.2.4 — Pro recognition 
Tend Pro is now reliably recognized on every cold launch.

### v1.2.3 — 2026-06-17

- Pro recognition reliability (this version's main fix)
- Photo receipts, sort, filter, badges, monthly recap, tax PDFs
- Sticky AdMob banner on free tier
- Free tier limited to 5 animals
- Subscription management UI in Settings

### v1.2.2 — 2026-06-16

v1.2.2 — Pro state hotfix

• Pro subscription status is now reliably recognized on every launch, even when the device is offline or the network is slow
• Free tier now tracks up to 5 animals; Tend Pro removes the cap

### v1.2.1 — 2026-06-15

v1.2.1
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Enhanced expense tracking and photo receipt handling
• UI polish for smoother animal/crop logging
• Better support for Pro users
Thank you for tracking your homestead with Tend! Your feedback helps us keep building the best tool for real homesteaders.

### v1.2.0 — 2026-06-12

v1.2.0 — Tend Pro
  
  • Photo receipts on expenses
  • Custom sort & reorder animals
  • Expense filter by year, month, animal, or category
  • Tax-ready Schedule F PDF exports
  • 20 achievement badges + homestead ranks
  • Monthly recap & badge share cards
  • Yields card pinned to Home
  
  Tend Pro: $4.99/month or $39.99/year — remove ads + unlock everything.

## More apps by robert felter

- [Swim King](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swim-king/id6779311820)

All apps by robert felter: https://appshunter.io/developer/6774202985

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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 2026-06-23.*