Scatterbird vs MeritAgCheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scatterbird
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This App is used with the Scatterbird remote control birdscarer, developed and made in the UK by Portek Ltd. It provides an easy and secure way of programming the Scatterbird in the comfort of your home, then sending the program to the birdscarer by using Bluetooth when close to the unit at a later time. Many programs can be stored by the app and can be used as and when desired by simply selecting the program and sending to the Scatterbird. The app allows the user to change many different variables. Number of bangs in each sequence, interval between sequences, time during day that the Scatterbird will operate. As well as these functions the app will allow the Scatterbird to have the same program each day, or alternatively a different program for each day. Included in this is the ability to have no operation during some days at all if wanted. Random features are also included. The app provides the most easy and varied features on any Birdscarer of this type. The app can control multiple Scatterbirds by choosing which one to communicate with at any time.
MeritAgCheck
This app helps UK farmers conduct daily safety checks on machinery and vehicles. It features a simple traffic light system for reporting defects, e-signatures, and the ability to upload safety documents. Premium features offer extensive customization and detailed reporting.
- Daily machinery and vehicle checks
- Traffic light defect reporting
- E-signature for checklists
- Upload safety documents
- Customizable checklists (Premium)
- QR code linking for equipment
- Machinery service history
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MeritAgCheck is The UK Farm Safety App. Essential features: - Free to download - Quick and easy daily checks - Simple traffic light system used for reporting defects - E-signature for completed checklists - Upload your Safe Working Practices and Risk Assessments - Log machinery refuelling (requires additional subscription) - Users can upgrade from Essential to Premium via the dashboard MeritAgCheck Premium is a comprehensive advancement to the MeritAgCheck app which offers increased functionality and added features for an affordable monthly subscription. The app manages all your critical safety checks helping to improve efficiency and productivity within your team and business environment. Premium features include the above, and the following: - Over 1000+ customisable checklists - Link QR codes to machines/equipment/buildings for easy checklist identification - Service history for machinery in the dashboard - Options to conduct daily, weekly or monthly checks - Full machinery history report generation from the dashboard - Buildings checklists now available - Upload training and licence records of team members - Free 30-day trial
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MeritAgCheck at every 2 months against Scatterbird's every 5 months. Scatterbird's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scatterbird ships an update every 5 months, MeritAgCheck every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scatterbird | MeritAgCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.6% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Portek Limited | Revolution Group Ltd |
In-app purchases
Scatterbird
No in-app purchases
MeritAgCheck
No in-app purchases
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