# FarmKeep vs Lex Equine

The clearest difference is monetization model: FarmKeep at free with in-app purchases against Lex Equine's subscription. FarmKeep also leads on ratings volume (257 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Lex Equine's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FarmKeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Lex Equine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lex Equine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FarmKeep has 257 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FarmKeep ships an update every 10 days, Lex Equine every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FarmKeep | Lex Equine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farmkeep/id6449797965/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lex-equine/id6760972375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mozaius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690704095) | [Jennifer Aguilar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887091280) |

## 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 |


### Lex Equine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lex-equine/id6760972375)

Manage all aspects of horse ownership with this comprehensive equine care application. Track health, finances, and important documents for one or multiple horses. Offers intelligent support to keep you informed and in control.

**Highlights:** Equine care tracking, Cost management, Health event logging, Document storage, Intelligent support, Multi-horse management

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lex Equine Monthly | $5.00 | per month |
| Lex Equine Annual | $50.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FarmKeep free?

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

### Is Lex Equine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FarmKeep or Lex Equine?

Lex Equine is rated higher. FarmKeep averages 4.8 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Lex Equine averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FarmKeep or Lex Equine have ads?

Neither FarmKeep nor Lex Equine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FarmKeep or Lex Equine?

FarmKeep ships an update every 10 days, and Lex Equine every 2 months. Most recently, FarmKeep was updated on October 18, 2026 and Lex Equine on October 2, 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.*