Comparison

BarnHub vs HoofLedger

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BarnHub

Features
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BarnHub is a privacy-first barn management app for horse owners who give riding lessons. No email required. No account to create. No tracking. Just open the app and go. Your data stays on your device and in your personal iCloud β€” we never see it, store it, or share it. There are no third-party servers, no analytics, and no ads. PRIVACY BY DESIGN β€’ No email or login required β€” works immediately with your Apple ID β€’ All data stored locally and in your personal iCloud via CloudKit β€’ Zero third-party servers, analytics, or tracking β€’ No ads, ever β€’ Export your data privately HORSE MANAGEMENT β€’ Track each horse’s breed, markings, weight, stall number, and medical history β€’ Record feeding schedules and special care notes β€’ Link horses to multiple clients for lesson and boarding tracking CLIENT TRACKING β€’ Store contact info, emergency contacts, and notes for every client β€’ Assign clients to horses with flexible many-to-many relationships β€’ Generate contracts and invoices as shareable PDFs β€’ Store client documents and photos β€’ View complete payment history per client ACCOUNTING β€’ Log income and expenses across categories: lessons, boarding, training, vet bills, farrier, feed, supplies, and more β€’ Monthly dashboard with income, expense, and balance summaries β€’ Filter transactions by type, category, and date range BARN OPERATIONS β€’ Supply inventory with low-stock alerts and reorder thresholds β€’ Reminders with flexible frequencies: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually β€’ Vet and farrier schedule views across all horses β€’ Track vet records and farrier visits with costs and follow-up dates SEAMLESS SYNC β€’ Automatic sync across your iPhone and iPad via iCloud β€’ Your data never leaves Apple’s ecosystem β€’ You own your data β€” delete it anytime from within the app BarnHub keeps your barn running smoothly so you can focus on what matters β€” the horses. SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE TERMS BarnHub Pro is available via monthly ($4.99/mo) or annual ($39.99/yr) auto-renewable subscriptions, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase ($79.99). The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The Lifetime option is a one-time purchase that unlocks Pro features permanently. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://barnhub.online/privacy

About

HoofLedger

Features
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HoofLedger is the field-first business organizer for independent farriers and barefoot trimmers. Keep every client, yard and horse together. Record each trim or shoeing visit, schedule the next cycle, create a clean invoice and see what is paid or still outstanding. BUILT FOR FIELD WORK β€’ Client, yard and horse profiles β€’ Fast service history and repeat due dates β€’ Mileage and private field notes β€’ Draft, sent, overdue and paid invoices β€’ Professional PDF invoices β€’ Revenue, balance and service insights β€’ JSON backup plus CSV export PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, backend, ads or tracking. Records stay on this device; exports leave only when you choose a destination. HoofLedger is an organizational aid, not accounting, tax, veterinary or legal advice. Verify invoices, taxes and animal-care decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://viralcrew.de/apps/hoofledger/privacy

Screenshots

BarnHub4 screens
HoofLedger4 screens

Verdict

The call

BarnHub and HoofLedger are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BarnHub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HoofLedger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BarnHub versus HoofLedger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarnHubHoofLedger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShadowPuppet, LLCJasko Hodzic

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BarnHub

Subscriptions2
  • BarnHub Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • BarnHub Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • BarnHub Pro β€” Lifetime$79.99
3 purchases

HoofLedger

Subscriptions2
  • HoofLedger Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • HoofLedger Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • HoofLedger Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is BarnHub free?
BarnHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HoofLedger free?
HoofLedger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BarnHub or HoofLedger have ads?
Neither BarnHub nor HoofLedger shows ads.

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