# FarmKeep vs Calf Keeper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FarmKeep at 87% against Calf Keeper's 33%. FarmKeep also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (246 vs 5). Calf Keeper's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FarmKeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Calf Keeper sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FarmKeep holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FarmKeep has 246 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of FarmKeep's written reviews are positive against 33% of Calf Keeper's.

FarmKeep ships an update every 9 days, Calf Keeper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FarmKeep | Calf Keeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farmkeep/id6449797965/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calf-keeper/id6477791805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **246** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mozaius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690704095) | [CattleSync, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/542917312) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Calf Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calf-keeper/id6477791805)

This app helps livestock owners manage their herds by tracking calf births, linking animals, and calculating calving dates. Premium features allow for custom data fields, animal scoring, photo uploads, and collaborative herd management.

**Highlights:** Calf birth tracking, Herd linking (cows, bulls), Gestation calculator, Customizable data fields, Animal scoring, Photo uploads, Collaborative herd management

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calf Keeper Plus (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Calf Keeper Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Calf Keeper Plus (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Calf Keeper Pro (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FarmKeep free?

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

### Is Calf Keeper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FarmKeep or Calf Keeper?

FarmKeep is rated higher. FarmKeep averages 4.8 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while Calf Keeper averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do FarmKeep or Calf Keeper have ads?

Neither FarmKeep nor Calf Keeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FarmKeep or Calf Keeper?

FarmKeep ships an update every 9 days, and Calf Keeper every 2 weeks. Most recently, FarmKeep was updated on September 21, 2026 and Calf Keeper on September 23, 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.*