# Flockstar vs FarmKeep

The clearest difference is rating: FarmKeep at 4.8 against Flockstar's 4.4. Flockstar's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flockstar sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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.

FarmKeep holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 139 and 246 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Flockstar's written reviews are positive against 87% of FarmKeep's.

Flockstar ships an update every 3 weeks, FarmKeep every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flockstar | FarmKeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flockstar/id1616673315/reviews) | **[4.8 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farmkeep/id6449797965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 139 | **246** |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flockstar Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437291587) | [Mozaius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690704095) |

## What reviewers say

### Flockstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flockstar/id1616673315)

Manage your poultry operations with a comprehensive system for breeding, flock management, and production analytics. Track eggs, bird lineage, expenses, and sales to optimize your business. Syncs across all devices for easy access.

**Highlights:** Track eggs and breeding pen performance, Full lineage tracking for birds, Bulk bird creation and updates, Log daily egg production, Expense and sales tracking, Task manager with reminders

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keeper Plan - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Breeder Plan - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Keeper Plan - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Breeder Plan - Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access - Annual | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👏🏻 Excellent for neurodivergent users
- 📊 Comprehensive tracking features
- 🔍 Detailed data and analytics
- 💻 Seamless desktop and mobile experience
- 🤖 Helpful for managing larger flocks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🖼️ Limited photo upload options
- 🔢 Difficulty adding new chicks in bulk
- 🔍 Lacking individual tracking for breeding pens
- 🔄 Inability to edit or correct past entries

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss issues after app updates or device changes
- Occasional UI freezes or crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to import existing records via CSV
- Option to leave 'laid by' and 'flock' fields blank in bulk entries
- Automatic addition of hatched chicks to designated 'Chick' flock
- Designated area for tracking deceased birds
- Push notifications for hatch reminders


### FarmKeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farmkeep/id6449797965)

Manage all aspects of your farm, from animal records and breeding to production, finances, and land mapping. This app supports hobbyists and small to mid-size businesses, offering features like task reminders and multi-member access.

**Highlights:** Animal records and health tracking, Breeding management with automated calculations, Production yield tracking (eggs, milk, honey), Financial record keeping for sales and expenses, Multi-member farm collaboration, Task and reminder management, Land mapping for pasture rotation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annual | $95.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flockstar free?

Flockstar 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, Flockstar or FarmKeep?

FarmKeep is rated higher. Flockstar averages 4.4 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while FarmKeep averages 4.8 from 246 ratings.

### Do Flockstar or FarmKeep have ads?

Neither Flockstar nor FarmKeep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flockstar or FarmKeep?

Flockstar ships an update every 3 weeks, and FarmKeep every 9 days. Most recently, Flockstar was updated on September 18, 2026 and FarmKeep on September 21, 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.*