Bull Search vs CalfGuide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bull Search
Access and analyze genetic data for dairy bulls across multiple breeds. Search, sort, and filter bulls by various genetic traits and indices. Save favorites and export data in multiple formats for convenient analysis.
- Search dairy bulls by name, code, or registration
- View genetic evaluations and pedigree information
- Filter and sort bulls by genetic index or traits
- Save bulls to favorites lists
- Export data to PDF, Excel, or CSV
- Multi-language support
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Search and sort dairy bulls industry wide from your device. The Bull Search app includes genetic evaluations on Holsteins, Jerseys, Brown Swiss, Guernseys, Ayrshires and Milking Shorthorns. Users can search for bulls by their short name, NAAB code or registration number to view their genetic data and pedigree information. Ideal Commercial Cow (ICC$) index values are available on GENEX Holstein and Jersey bulls. Active bulls can be added to a favorites list(s), sorted or filtered by a main genetic index or individual traits. Filters and favorites can be saved for future reference. By creating a user profile, saved favorites and filters can be accessed across devices. The app includes several file export options. Export a genetic summary of a group of bulls, a bull list or individual bull details to PDF. Export genetic evaluations for a group of bulls to an Excel or CSV file. Export files can be saved to the user’s device, emailed or sent via text message. The app offers multiple language options: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, German and Chinese. After the initial download of data, an internet connection is not needed for searching or sorting bulls. Users are notified when new genetic data is available for download.
CalfGuide
Monitor calf feeding data, view machine status, and receive important notifications. This app helps assess calf health and manage multiple feeding machines from a single interface.
- Calf feeding data tracking
- Machine usage overview
- Configurable push notifications
- Calf health assessment tool
- Multi-machine management
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KÄLBERLISTE Trinkmengen und -geschwindigkeiten, Anrechtszeiten, Alarme, kälberindividuelle Detailansichten und vieles mehr – mit Informationen zu allen fütterungsrelevanten Daten Ihres Holm & Laue Tränkeautomaten ist die Kälberliste das Herz der CalfGuide App. AUTOMATENÜBERSICHT Die Automatenübersicht verdichtet alle wesentlichen Mengen- und Verhaltensdaten in zwei Ansichten: Die Mengenansicht bietet Ihnen u. a. einen Überblick über die genauen Vollmilch- und MAT-Verbräuche der letzten 6 Tage. Die Verhaltensansicht bereitet alle Kälberdaten der letzten 4 Tage grafisch auf, damit Sie das Trink- und Besuchsverhalten Ihrer Kälber auf Anhieb einschätzen können. BENACHRICHTIGUNGEN Mit konfigurierbaren Push-Nachrichten zu Fütterungsvorgängen, Füllstandsmeldungen und Systeminformationen wird die CalfGuide App zum Liveticker für Ihren Kälberstall. GESUNDHEITS-CHECKS Der Gesundheits-Check leitet Sie durch einen kompakten Fragenkatalog zur Beurteilung der Kälbergesundheit. Sie können die Gesamt- und Einzelergebnisse für jedes Kalb speichern, vergleichen und über die Kälberliste abrufen. Sie können den Gesundheits-Check auch nutzen, wenn Sie kein Holm & Laue Produkt mit der CalfGuide App verbunden haben. AUTOMATENVERWALTUNG Sie möchten mehrere Automaten gemeinsam verwalten? Kein Problem mit CalfGuide. Führen Sie alle Kälberdaten Ihrer Holm & Laue Tränkeautomaten einfach mit der App zusammen. In der Kälberliste und in der Automatenübersicht haben Sie dank der individuellen Automatennummer immer einen klaren Überblick.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CalfGuide at 100% against Bull Search's 50%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Bull Search ships an update every 5 weeks, CalfGuide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bull Search | CalfGuide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Genex Cooperative, Inc. | Holm & Laue GmbH & Co. KG |
Customer experience
Bull Search
CalfGuide
In-app purchases
Bull Search
No in-app purchases
CalfGuide
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bull Search free?
Is CalfGuide free?
Do Bull Search or CalfGuide have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bull Search or CalfGuide?
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