Homestead Keeper
Compare homestead apps
Both help organize a small homestead. Your choice depends on where you keep records, how you plan your property, and who needs access.
Published by Quiet Tools LLC, the maker of Homestead Keeper. Public product information reviewed September 9, 2026. This is a documented feature comparison, not a hands-on test of Homestead Planner.
Keep animal, garden, equipment, and supply records with you in the barn or field. Work offline, then use optional iCloud sync to review the same records on your iPad or Mac.
A lifetime Pro option is available if you prefer a one-time purchase. See the current plans and free limits.
Its advertised Pro tools include separate helper logins and satellite property planning. Those may matter if coordinating a farm sitter or drawing property changes is central to your work.
Prices below are advertised dollar prices on the linked product pages. Homestead Keeper prices refer to the U.S. App Store. Regional prices, taxes, and offers may vary; confirm the price before purchasing.
| What matters | Homestead Keeper | Homestead Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Devices and account | iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No Homestead Keeper account required. | Browser app with account signup. |
| Offline records | Records stored on your devices; optional iCloud sync across your Apple devices. | Offline behavior is not confirmed in the public pages reviewed. |
| Free plan | Up to 20 items, reminders, calendar, Field Log entries, and demo data. | 3 animal groups, 1 garden, 5 active tasks, unlimited journal entries, and produce logging. |
| Paid options | $2.99/mo · $19.99/yr · $39.99 lifetime | $9/month or $79/year. |
| Animals and production | Animal histories, care, breeding, feed costs, and production records. | Animal records, produce logs, and group-level financial tracking. |
| Garden and property | Garden and orchard layouts, planting and harvest history, plus places and map records. | Garden canvas and companion planting; satellite property-layout planner with Pro. |
| Sharing and helpers | Documented sync uses your Apple ID. Check with support if separate helper accounts are essential. | Pro includes helper logins for chores and journal updates. |
| Exports | Pro includes PDF and CSV exports, plus backup and restore tools. | Export formats are not confirmed in the public pages reviewed. |
An unconfirmed feature is not necessarily unavailable. Ask the developer about any requirement that determines your choice. Optional iCloud sync should not be assumed to provide separate helper accounts.
These demonstration screens show garden planning and animal production. Try a bed or flock from your own homestead to see whether the workflow fits.
Add a flock, record an egg count, and schedule a recurring chore. Then try finding last week’s entry. If you need a helper, offline access, or a particular export format, test that requirement before moving your full records.
Neither app needs to win every category. Choose the one that makes your routine easier to maintain.
This comparison uses the public descriptions below. Features and prices can change. Send a correction with a source so we can review it.
Homestead Keeper
Start free with up to 20 items, or explore the demo homestead first.