| Core Identity |
| Developer | Herd Boss LLC | Ranchr Software LLC | Breedr Limited | FarmQA | SITEMESH LLC | RAPHAEL MOMANYI | GMU B.V. |
| Category | Business | Business | Productivity | Productivity | Productivity | Business | Business |
| Platform | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 58 | 674 | 10 | 24 | 115 | 0 | 0 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Apr 25, 2015 | Jun 21, 2017 | Dec 27, 2018 | Jun 19, 2017 | Apr 25, 2015 | Apr 19, 2026 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Apr 7, 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | May 10, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | positive | mixed | - | positive | - | - | - |
| Score | 75/100 | 65/100 | - | 85/100 | - | - | - |
| Praises | - Mobile record keeping for livestock management provides significant utility for farmers working in the barn
| - Simple and intuitive cattle management interface facilitates daily record keeping for small herd owners
- Responsive customer support team provides helpful assistance for users encountering technical issues or questions
| - | - Offline scouting capabilities
- Customizable scouting forms
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| Complaints | - Application crashes during animal data entry prevent consistent record keeping on specific older mobile hardware
| - Inconsistent data persistence and synchronization errors lead to lost notes and missing animal records
- Restricted data entry options prevent accurate tracking of complex herd management scenarios like twins
| - | - Template design complexity
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| Requests | - Expanded species support for goats and pigs would increase the utility for diversified farm operations
| - Advanced herd filtering and summary reporting tools are needed to manage large-scale operations
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Bluetooth LE hardware integration creates high switching costs for professional breeders
- Offline-first architecture ensures utility in remote agricultural zones
| - Offline-first architecture sustains utility in remote pastures
- Multi-user permissions enable team-based ranch management
| - Bluetooth hardware integration with Tru-Test and Gallagher creates high switching costs.
- Offline-first architecture ensures data continuity in remote ranching environments.
| - Multi-scout report merging creates enterprise-level data consistency
- Custom template designer allows deep adaptation to specialty crops
- Cloud-based storage enables cross-platform team visibility
| - Mixed-species data schema enables unified management for diversified farm enterprises.
- Offline-first architecture ensures data integrity in remote, low-connectivity pasture environments.
| - Local-first storage ensures data sovereignty for privacy-sensitive property managers
- Automated risk engine identifies coverage gaps without third-party cloud dependency
| - Gamified milestone notifications for ranking breakthroughs sustain user engagement via positive reinforcement.
- Daily login requirement for capacity growth forces a recurring habit loop.
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| Weaknesses | - App crashes on older Android hardware erode trust
- Manual sync requirements for multi-user accounts interrupt field workflows
| - Data-sync failures erode user trust
- Rigid entry menus limit tracking of complex herd scenarios
| - List-based tracking lacks visual spatial awareness compared to competitors.
- Enterprise-only pricing creates conversion barriers for mid-sized producers.
| - $500/user/month pricing exceeds independent consultant budgets
- Lack of native partner portal forces external collaboration
- No built-in tank mix calculator increases planning time
| - Absence of native payment processing increases administrative burden for users.
- Lack of predictive maintenance tools limits utility for equipment-heavy operations.
| - Manual document entry creates high friction for users with large vendor lists
- No automated OCR or document scanning limits throughput
| - No IAP or ad-supported monetization model limits long-term sustainability.
- Manual keyword limit growth creates friction for power users compared to automated tiers.
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| Pricing | freemium | freemium | freemium | subscription | free | free | free |
| Momentum | Maintenance | Maintenance | Maintenance | Maintenance | Maintenance | Maintenance | Maintenance |
| Update Cadence | 2 versions, ~29d avg | 2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~2d avg | 2 versions, ~1d avg | 2 versions, ~0d avg | 2 versions, ~0d avg | 1 versions | 2 versions, ~2d avg |
