# Temp Stick vs Barnkeep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barnkeep at 100% against Temp Stick's 51%. Barnkeep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Temp Stick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (89 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. Temp Stick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Barnkeep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temp Stick has 89 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Temp Stick's written reviews are positive against 100% of Barnkeep's.

Temp Stick ships an update every 6 weeks, Barnkeep every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temp Stick | Barnkeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-stick/id1137756208/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnkeep/id6778019018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IdealSciences](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137756207) | [Zackary Vega](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778019021) |

## What reviewers say

### Temp Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-stick/id1137756208)

Access all features of your sensor remotely. View real-time readings and historical data from your mobile device. Customize alert rules and message settings for notifications.

**Highlights:** View sensor readings, Access historical data, Manage alert rules, Customize message settings, Remote sensor access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup process
- 👍 Reliable operation over time
- 👍 User-friendly app interface
- 👍 Good notifications settings
- 👍 Small profile unit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity
- 🐛 App is sluggish and not native
- 🐛 Login issues and repeated logins
- 🐛 No option to create account

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding new stick
- App crashes constantly
- Inconsistent connectivity
- App crashes when trying to update Wi-Fi
- App crashes when trying to add a new stick

**Requested features**

- Pull measurement on demand
- Integration with Google Home/Alexa
- Option to pull measurement on demand
- Apple Watch link
- Add data download to the app


### 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 Temp Stick free?

Temp Stick 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, Temp Stick or Barnkeep?

Barnkeep is rated higher. Temp Stick averages 3.7 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Barnkeep averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Temp Stick or Barnkeep have ads?

Neither Temp Stick nor Barnkeep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Temp Stick or Barnkeep?

Temp Stick ships an update every 6 weeks, and Barnkeep every 6 days. Most recently, Temp Stick was updated on October 5, 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.*