# BarnManager vs ShowSafe

The clearest difference is rating: ShowSafe at 4.4 against BarnManager's 3.6. ShowSafe also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). BarnManager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShowSafe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BarnManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShowSafe holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BarnManager's written reviews are positive against 89% of ShowSafe's.

BarnManager ships an update monthly, ShowSafe every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BarnManager | ShowSafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnmanager/id1261521499/reviews) | **[4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showsafe/id1626328170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Digital Crumbs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780482970) | [SHOWSAFE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626328172) |

## What reviewers say

### BarnManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnmanager/id1261521499)

Manage all aspects of equestrian life, from horse health records and scheduling to barn operations and communication. Digitize your notes, track appointments, and create custom lists to streamline your workflow and spend more time with your horses.

**Highlights:** Horse profiles and health records, Digital calendar for scheduling, Customizable checklists and lists, Digital whiteboard feature, Permission-based access controls, Syncs with web app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShowSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showsafe/id1626328170)

This app provides tools for managing horses, including data analysis, record keeping, and contact management. It allows users to upload files, videos, and images to keep all horse-related information in one place.

**Highlights:** Horse data analysis, Record keeping, Barn management, Contact management, File, video, and image uploads

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription - 1 Horse | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription - 5 Horse | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription 30 Horses | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription 15 Horses | $39.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Unlimited | $39.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription - 1 Horse | $70.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription 30 Horses | $151.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription 15 Horses | $399.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription - 5 Horses | $404.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription 50 Horses | $709.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BarnManager free?

BarnManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShowSafe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BarnManager or ShowSafe?

ShowSafe is rated higher. BarnManager averages 3.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while ShowSafe averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do BarnManager or ShowSafe have ads?

BarnManager shows ads; ShowSafe does not.

### Which is updated more often, BarnManager or ShowSafe?

BarnManager ships an update monthly, and ShowSafe every 5 weeks. Most recently, BarnManager was updated on September 18, 2026 and ShowSafe on June 5, 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.*