# Note Beast vs Keeper by Tarantula List

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keeper by Tarantula List at none against Note Beast's 4. Keeper by Tarantula List also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Note Beast's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Beast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Keeper by Tarantula List asks for nothing beyond the download.

Keeper by Tarantula List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Beast has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Note Beast ships an update every 6 weeks, Keeper by Tarantula List every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Beast | Keeper by Tarantula List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-beast/id1639804369/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeper-by-tarantula-list/id6760977453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 228 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akiva Hershkowitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636750976) | [Steven Charteris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887102955) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Beast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-beast/id1639804369)

Organize your music library, create playlists, and share music sheets in real-time with bandmates. Download sheets for offline use and host synchronized band sessions for effortless collaboration, online or offline.

**Highlights:** Cloud-hosted music library, Organize songs with folders and notes, Download sheets for offline use, Synchronized band sessions, Real-time collaboration, Cross-device synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note Beast Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Note Beast Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Note Beast Basic | $99.99 | per year |
| Note Beast Pro | $199.99 | per year |


### Keeper by Tarantula List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keeper-by-tarantula-list/id6760977453)

This app helps exotic pet owners meticulously track their animals' care, including feedings, molts, and maintenance. It stores all data locally, ensuring privacy and offline functionality. Perfect for managing diverse collections of invertebrates, reptiles, and more.

**Highlights:** Offline-first recordkeeping, Track feedings, molts, maintenance, Weight tracking with history, Photo gallery per animal, Feeding reminders, Shareable keep list, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Beast free?

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

### Is Keeper by Tarantula List free?

Keeper by Tarantula List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Note Beast or Keeper by Tarantula List?

Keeper by Tarantula List is rated higher. Note Beast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Keeper by Tarantula List averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Note Beast or Keeper by Tarantula List have ads?

Neither Note Beast nor Keeper by Tarantula List shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Beast or Keeper by Tarantula List?

Note Beast ships an update every 6 weeks, and Keeper by Tarantula List every 3 months. Most recently, Note Beast was updated on October 17, 2026 and Keeper by Tarantula List on October 10, 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.*