KikoKeeper vs ShowGoat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KikoKeeper
Manage your Kiko goat herd with this comprehensive app. Track individual animals, log kidding events, and monitor breeding cycles, all with offline support and hands-free Siri integration. Optimize your herd's health and genetics with detailed record-keeping.
- Complete herd tracking
- Hands-free Siri integration
- Streamlined kidding logs
- Full offline support
- Pasture & breeding management
- Genetics & pedigrees
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Simplify your farm records and spend more time with your herd. KikoKeeper is the ultimate herd management companion designed specifically for Kiko goat breeders and livestock managers. Built to handle the real-world demands of farming, KikoKeeper works fully offline in the pasture and integrates hands-free Siri voice commands so you can log records on the go—even when your hands are full. KEY FEATURES: Complete Herd Tracking: Keep detailed profiles for each goat, including ear tag numbers, registration details, microchips, scrapie IDs, breed percentages, and lineage (sire/dam). Hands-Free Siri Integration: Log records, check pedigrees, or query herd info hands-free using voice commands while you work in the pasture or manage kidding in the barn. Streamlined Kidding Logs: Record kidding events instantly. Track birth weights, litter sizes, sex, birth dates, and easily link kids to their dams and sires. Full Offline Support: No cellular signal? No problem. KikoKeeper features a robust offline mode that stores your herd data locally and syncs automatically with the cloud once you return to connection. Pasture & Breeding Management: Monitor breeding cycles, track sire exposure, and manage pasture rotations to optimize your herd's health and genetics. Genetics & Pedigrees: Trace lineage lineages easily with automated family tree generation to ensure you preserve and build upon top-performing Kiko bloodlines. WHY KIKOKEEPER? As goat breeders, we know that farm records are often lost on scratch paper or forgotten after a long day in the pasture. KikoKeeper brings clean, structured digital record-keeping directly to your pocket. Whether you run a commercial operation or raise registered Kikos, KikoKeeper is designed to help you build a healthier, more profitable herd. Start keeping better records today. Download KikoKeeper and take control of your herd data. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ShowGoat
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ShowGoat – Intelligent Goat Breeder Management ShowGoat is an Artificial Intelligence powered breeder management platform built for registered dairy goat performance and show herds. Designed for serious breeders, exhibitors, and youth exhibitors, ShowGoat combines complete herd records, performance tracking, breeding management, and Artificial Intelligence tools to help you make informed breeding decisions, save time, and manage your entire herd from a secure, cloud-based platform. Whether you're breeding for the show ring, DHIR milk production, Linear Appraisal, superior genetics, or long-term herd improvement, ShowGoat provides the tools needed to manage every stage of your breeding program. ShowGoat supports all dairy goat breeds, including Nigerian Dwarfs, Nubians, Alpines, LaManchas, Oberhaslis, Saanens, Toggenburgs, Sables, Guernseys, Recorded Grades, Experimental animals, Mini Nubians, Boer goats, and more. Registry support includes ADGA, AGS, and ABGA. AI-Powered Breeder Tools Exclusive features help you work smarter and save time. • AI Health Assistant • AI Kid Genetic Predictor • AI Goat Name Generator • AI Registration Document Scanner, for quick uploads • Semen Price Calculator Complete Breeder Management Manage every aspect of your herd from birth through retirement. • Registration records • Complete pedigrees with direct links to ADGA Genetics • Registration document storage • Photos and important documents • Premises ID, tattoos, scrapie identification, & permanent identification • Health treatments • Disease testing records • Microchip registry • Kidding records • Add kids directly to their dam • Buck management • Doe management • Live covers • Artificial insemination (AI) • Embryo transfers • Buck collection records • Semen inventory and semen sales management Performance Herd Management Built specifically for dairy goat performance programs. • DHIR milk testing • Daily milk production records • DHIR Verification tests • Linear Appraisal scores and history • Show calendar with reminders • Record show wins, championship legs, and milk stars • Performance records throughout the life of every animal Health Management & Smart Reminders Never miss an important event with customizable reminders. • Vaccinations • Medications • Hoof trimming • Disease testing • CIDR insertion and removal • Breeding dates • Pregnancy Ultrasound checks • Kidding dates • Show dates • Show entry deadlines • Milk tests • Linear Appraisal • Any custom reminder you choose Transportation & Compliance Keep important movement records organized. • Transportation records • CVI (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) information • Transporter information • Premises Identification (PIN) records Youth Exhibitors & Project Animals • 4-H dairy goat projects • FFA dairy goat projects • Meat market goat projects • Show records • Performance tracking Built-In Breeder Resources ShowGoat includes an integrated breeder resource center with direct access to many of the industry's most-used programs and websites, keeping valuable resources only one tap away. Quick access to: • ADGA Genetics • ADGA Registry • AGS Registry • ABGA Registry • ADGA Member Services • ADGA Forms & Document Library • ADGA National Show information • DHIR resources • Linear Appraisal resources • Official Unified Scorecard • Educational references • State Premises ID registration links Customize Your Herd Make ShowGoat your own. • Add your herd name and logo • Include your website and social media links • Link outside herd sires for AI breeding plans • Secure cloud access to your herd records from anywhere Whether you're managing a small family herd or a large breeding operation, ShowGoat provides the intelligent tools today's dairy goat breeders need to organize records, improve breeding decisions, monitor performance, and keep every aspect of their herd in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
KikoKeeper and ShowGoat are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. KikoKeeper sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month and ShowGoat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KikoKeeper | ShowGoat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHANE D HILL | ScopeRun LLC |
In-app purchases
KikoKeeper
- KikoKeeper Premium1 Month trial$14.991 Month
ShowGoat
- ShowGoat Monthly Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- ShowGoat Annual Membership7 Days trial$299.001 Year









