# myHughesnet (Mobile) vs Barnkeep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barnkeep at 100% against myHughesnet (Mobile)'s 9%. Barnkeep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). myHughesnet (Mobile)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (129 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barnkeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. myHughesnet (Mobile) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Barnkeep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myHughesnet (Mobile) has 129 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of myHughesnet (Mobile)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Barnkeep's.

myHughesnet (Mobile) ships an update every 4 months, Barnkeep every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myHughesnet (Mobile) | Barnkeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myhughesnet-mobile/id1097579916/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnkeep/id6778019018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 9.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hughes Network Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/373190684) | [Zackary Vega](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778019021) |

## What reviewers say

### myHughesnet (Mobile)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myhughesnet-mobile/id1097579916)

Easily manage your satellite internet account on the go. Monitor data usage, pay your bill, and test your Wi-Fi signal strength. Receive important alerts and notifications for billing and service updates.

**Highlights:** Monitor data usage, Pay bills, Test Wi-Fi signal strength, View account alerts, Receive notifications, Access support articles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for households with multiple users
- 🚀 Works well for non-gaming activities
- 💡 Appreciates the service improvements over the years

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and glitches in the app
- 🔋 Slow and unreliable internet speeds
- 💰 Expensive for the quality of service
- 🔒 Deceptive advertising and hidden fees
- 📞 Poor customer service and support

**Reported bugs**

- App login issues and inconsistent performance
- Inaccurate data usage reporting

**Requested features**

- Improved app functionality and real-time data usage tracking
- Faster and more reliable internet speeds
- Transparent pricing and data policies


### Barnkeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnkeep/id6778019018)

Manage horse care, health, and schedules for individual horses or entire operations. Track feeding, medical records, appointments, and team tasks. Supports offline use and team collaboration for barn management.

**Highlights:** Detailed horse profiles and history, Customizable feeding programs, Health and medical record tracking, Shared scheduling and task management, Team collaboration with roles, Offline-first functionality, Breeding and facility management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BarnKeep | $14.99 | per month |
| Barnkeep | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myHughesnet (Mobile) free?

myHughesnet (Mobile) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Barnkeep free?

Barnkeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, myHughesnet (Mobile) or Barnkeep?

Barnkeep is rated higher. myHughesnet (Mobile) averages 1.7 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Barnkeep averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do myHughesnet (Mobile) or Barnkeep have ads?

Neither myHughesnet (Mobile) nor Barnkeep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myHughesnet (Mobile) or Barnkeep?

myHughesnet (Mobile) ships an update every 4 months, and Barnkeep every 6 days. Most recently, myHughesnet (Mobile) was updated on October 21, 2026 and Barnkeep on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*