Comparison

fieldmargin vs FarmKeep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

fieldmargin

This app helps farmers manage their operations digitally. It allows for mapping fields, planning and tracking farm work, recording observations, and communicating with team members. Data is synced to the cloud for easy access across devices and works offline.

Highlights
  • Digital farm mapping with GPS
  • Work planning and assignment
  • Observation and issue recording
  • Team communication and collaboration
  • Offline functionality
  • Farm history and reporting
Features
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“The app farmers have been waiting for.” A modern, easy to use farming app that lets you keep track of everything that happens on your farm in one place. Map fields, plan work and record observations; all shared with your team so everyone stays up to date. Data is synced to the cloud so it stays safe and is accessible from your phone, tablet or laptop. Spend less time dealing with paperwork and more getting farm work done. A DIGITAL FARM MAP - Quickly map and measure your farm’s fields and features by drawing or using GPS - Record field usages and plan rotations - Share with your team to help them navigate and avoid hazards - Add more detail with drone and satellite imagery KEEP TRACK OF WORK - Plan work to be done in your fields and around the farm - Assign to team members, add planned dates and record when they’ve been completed - All accessible on your phone so no more printed job sheets - (coming soon) Add inputs such as spray or fertilizer RECORD ISSUES AND MEASUREMENTS - Make notes for issues and observations with location and photos - Keep a log of data recorded such as rainfall or pest counts A HISTORY OF WHAT’S BEEN DONE ON YOUR FARM - Simple record keeping for your farming business - Easily look back at a history of the work that has been done in your fields - Get reports of field work done and inputs used COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR TEAM - Add unlimited team members so farm workers, agronomists, consultants, vets and contractors can easily collaborate - Build in messenger and commenting makes it easy to discuss issues - Share your location with your team to improve farm safety - Connect with your John Deere machinery to view live locations WORKS OFFLINE - Keep using the app even when you don’t have signal SUITABLE FOR ALL TYPES OF FARM - Used by thousands of farms in 170+ countries from small farms and smallholders to large contractors - Built to be flexible so it works for different types of agriculture including arable crops, livestock (sheep and cattle), horticulture, vineyards and forestry --- Also available from fieldmargin: FREE - Map your farm - 30 day note and job history - Up to 5 inputs - Up to 1 herd - Unlimited team members ESSENTIALS - All Free features - Unlimited history - Reporting up to 5 inputs - Map printing - Yield recording $13.49 monthly, $134.99 annually PLUS - All Essentials features - Unlimited inputs - Full livestock management - Full reporting - Report export & printing $33.99 monthly, $349.99 annually PRO - All Plus features - Field Health satellite imagery analysis - Map Comparison $60.99 monthly, $599.99 annually --- Price may vary by location. A purchase for your chosen plan will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy https://fieldmargin.com/terms-and-privacy-policy.html Support http://support.fieldmargin.com/

About

FarmKeep

Manage all aspects of your farm, including animals, breeding, production, finances, and tasks. Track animal health, optimize yields, and simplify financial record-keeping. Collaborate with others and map your land for better farm management.

Highlights
  • Up-to-date animal records with photo gallery
  • Automated breeding calculations for over 1200 species
  • Production tracking for yield optimization
  • Financial record keeping for sales and expenses
  • Multi-member farm collaboration
  • Task and reminder management
  • Land mapping for pasture rotation
Features
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FarmKeep is the only app you need to easily manage all your animals, breeding, production, finances, and more. Whether you are a family farm, homesteader, or small to mid size business, FarmKeep supports your needs and grows with you. Our features and services include: Up to date animal records Record animal information such as birth date, sex, and weight history, along with a dedicated photo gallery. Track your animals, health, vaccines, feedings, activity, breeding history, pedigree and more. No matter what animals you have, you can easily manage them all in one place. Easy breeding management Automatically calculate gestation periods and incubation times for over 1200 species and breeds, including custom ones. Get notifications about important milestones like exam dates, due dates, incubation lockdown, and hatch dates. Optimize yield with production tracking With FarmKeep’s simple record keeping experience, it’s easy to track products such as eggs, milk, honey, wool, and more on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis so you can see trends over time and improve productivity of your animals or crops. Simplify financial record keeping Record sales transactions, categorize expenses, and stay on top of your farm's financial health. Gain valuable insights and identify top-performing products or track costs associated with livestock, feed, equipment, and more. Multi-member farm Invite your family, friends, farm hands, customers or fans to join your farm with different levels of access so they can contribute or just keep up to date with all your farm activities. Tasks and reminders Set tasks and reminders for yourself or others on your farm to get ahead of all your farm chores. Keep everything organized all in one place so if you need an extra helping hand, it’s easy to share your routine with anyone. Accurate land mapping Map areas on your property where animals live and crops are planted. Plan your pasture rotation and more to help you better manage activities throughout the year. Cross platform Available on all devices and desktop web at farmkeep.com Terms of use: https://www.farmkeep.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.farmkeep.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

fieldmargin4 screens
FarmKeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FarmKeep at 4.8 against fieldmargin's 4.2. FarmKeep also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 68%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. fieldmargin sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $13.49 per month and FarmKeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FarmKeep holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 266 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of fieldmargin's written reviews are positive against 88% of FarmKeep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

fieldmargin ships an update monthly, FarmKeep every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
fieldmargin versus FarmKeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfieldmarginFarmKeep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (101 ratings)4.8 (266 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews87.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings101266 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperField Margin LtdMozaius

Customer experience

fieldmargin

All ratings102 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative25.0%

FarmKeep

All ratings265 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative6.1%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

fieldmargin

Subscriptions6
  • Essentials$13.491 Month
  • Plus14 Days trial$33.991 Month
  • Pro14 Days trial$60.991 Month
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  • Essentials$134.991 Year
  • Plus14 Days trial$349.991 Year
  • Pro14 Days trial$599.991 Year
2 purchases

FarmKeep

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium - Annual14 Days trial$95.991 Year

Questions

Is fieldmargin free?
fieldmargin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FarmKeep free?
FarmKeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, fieldmargin or FarmKeep?
FarmKeep is rated higher. fieldmargin averages 4.2 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while FarmKeep averages 4.8 from 266 ratings.
Do fieldmargin or FarmKeep have ads?
fieldmargin shows ads; FarmKeep does not.
Which is updated more often, fieldmargin or FarmKeep?
fieldmargin ships an update monthly, and FarmKeep every 11 days. Most recently, fieldmargin was updated on November 6, 2026 and FarmKeep on November 7, 2026.

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