Comparison

GENEX Beef vs CowMaster

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GENEX Beef

Access up-to-date genetic information on beef sires, including EPDs, economic indexes, photos, and videos. Sort and filter bulls to simplify breeding decisions and save your preferences for future reference. The app also offers tools for AI project planning, gestation calculation, and semen inventory management.

Highlights
  • Up-to-date genetic information on beef sires
  • Search and filter bulls by EPDs and economic indexes
  • Save search criteria and favorite bulls
  • Estrus Synch Planner and Gestation Calculator
  • Semen Tank inventory management
  • Rep Locator for finding local representatives
  • Push notifications for news and data updates
Features
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A rancher’s job is never done, but it can be easier with the GENEX Beef App! Download this app to access up-to-date genetic information on GENEX beef sires. Search GENEX beef bulls to view the bulls’ EPDs, economic indexes, photos, videos and more. Sort and filter bulls to help make your breeding decisions easier; filter bulls by individual traits, EPDs or economic indexes. Plus, save your search criteria and favorite bulls for quick reference in the future. The app includes GENEX Angus, Red Angus, Simmental, SimAngus™, Hereford and Charolais bulls as well as other breeds (American Akaushi, Brahman, Brangus, Beefmaster, Gelbvieh, Limousin and Wagyu). Additional Features: • Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian. • Receive the latest GENEX Beef news with push notifications. • Share bull pictures, videos and news items through social media, text or email. • Find your local GENEX representative and their contact info using the Rep Locator feature. • Plan your next synchronization A.I. project using the Estrus Synch Planner. Add the protocol to your device calendar and share it with others. • Plan your calving season with the Gestation Calculator. • Organize your semen inventory with the Semen Tank feature. • After the initial download of data, an internet connection is not required for searching or sorting bulls. • Users are notified when new genetic data is available to download.

About

CowMaster

This app helps dairy farmers manage their herds efficiently. It offers modules for tracking cattle, milk production, finances, and feed. The system provides notifications and offline access to data, aiming to improve farm profitability and organization.

Highlights
  • Herd and cattle management
  • Milk production tracking
  • Income and expense management
  • Feed and ration formulation
  • Breeding and calving notifications
  • Offline data access
  • Data sharing with farm contributors
Features
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CowMaster: Your Ultimate Solution for Cattle Herd Management Your biggest assistant on the farm — manage cattle, milk, income & expenses, ration, and stock, all in one app. CowMaster's integrated herd management system is built to optimize your dairy operation, saving you time and boosting profitability. Running a successful dairy farm means constant attention to animal health, milking, breeding, and finances — CowMaster brings it all together in one place. Efficient Herd Management Control every aspect of your herd with a modular, flexible system tailored to your farm's needs. Track livestock, milk production, and budgets — all from your phone. Comprehensive Animal Care From calf to culling, CowMaster records complete animal histories: estrus tracking, insemination timing, dry period management, and calving monitoring. Insemination Tracking, Simplified Log Artificial and Natural insemination separately for more accurate breeding records — and set your own gestation period to match your herd's needs, not a fixed default. Milk Management That Matters Keep detailed records of bulk tank and individual cow yields. Advanced statistics reveal production trends so you can make data-driven decisions. Powerful Reporting Access detailed reports including the new Herd Days in Milk report, giving you deeper insight into lactation performance across your herd. Smarter Dashboard More dashboard widgets and customizable views put the metrics that matter most to you front and center. Multi-Account Support Switch easily between multiple accounts on the same device — ideal for managing more than one farm or sharing a device across roles. Robust Notifications Timely alerts for breeding windows, births, vaccinations, and more — fast, reliable, and synced across devices. All data is stored securely. Financial Management With milk prices under pressure, staying on top of income and expenses is critical. CowMaster's Financial module tracks farm and cattle-related costs and generates periodic profitability reports. Offline Access Use the Cattle module even without an internet connection — on the farm, in the meadow, or out with the herd. Data Sharing Share herd records, milk data, and financial information with other farm contributors, so everyone stays informed. Feed & Ration Management Track feed inventory and formulate custom rations based on your cows' nutritional needs to support milk production and herd health. Fattening & Disposal Management Manage fattening for male cattle, cull heifers, and cull cows — now with expanded data fields for animals leaving the herd, giving you a fuller picture of herd turnover. In summary: Heat, Insemination (AI & Natural), and Pregnancy tracking with custom gestation periods Timely Birth Alert notifications Vaccination and Weight tracking Ration and Stock management Detailed Reports, including Herd Days in Milk Customizable dashboard Multi-account support on one device Fattening Management for Male Cattle, Cull Heifers, and Cull Cows Upgrade to CowMaster today and experience a new level of efficiency in dairy farm management.

Screenshots

GENEX Beef4 screens
CowMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GENEX Beef at none against CowMaster's 7. GENEX Beef also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). CowMaster's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CowMaster sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. GENEX Beef asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GENEX Beef holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 19 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GENEX Beef ships an update every 4 months, CowMaster every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GENEX Beef versus CowMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGENEX BeefCowMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings) — better4.6 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews—91.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1519 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size390 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGenex Cooperative, Inc.Serdar Ustun

Customer experience

GENEX Beef

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%

CowMaster

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive91.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative2.7%

Bugs and requests

GENEX Beef

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CowMaster

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes sometimes
  • Notification dates are confusing
  • Clarity of dates could be improved
  • Web version not working
  • App closes unexpectedly
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  • Issues with upgrading after payment
  • Problems adding users to an account
  • Syncing across devices can be problematic
  • Slow performance
  • Issues with adding status to animals
  • Inconsistent upgrade status after purchase
  • Cannot open profile on other devices
  • Website contact page not working
  • No edit option for income/expense entries
  • Milk entry cannot be edited/deleted
  • App disconnects during registration

Requested features

14 requests
  • Bulk update milk yield from Excel file
  • Improve expense section
  • Improve milk data section
  • Allow editing/deleting milk entries
  • Allow groups/categories as lookup data
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  • Rasyon program to show energy/protein balance
  • Adapt for sheep
  • Fix European time zone issues
  • Easier to add someone to account
  • Better clarity on dates
  • Fix app crashes
  • Improve sync between devices
  • Add dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

GENEX Beef

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

CowMaster

One-time7
  • CowMaster Herd Management App$7.99
  • Cow Master Herd Management App$10.49
  • Cow Master LiveStock Premium 3$14.99
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  • Livestock management for dairy$14.99
  • Cow Master Dairy Management$17.99
  • Multiuser herd management$19.99
  • Multiuser Herd Management$24.99

Questions

Is GENEX Beef free?
GENEX Beef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CowMaster free?
CowMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GENEX Beef or CowMaster?
GENEX Beef is rated higher. GENEX Beef averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while CowMaster averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do GENEX Beef or CowMaster have ads?
Neither GENEX Beef nor CowMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GENEX Beef or CowMaster?
GENEX Beef ships an update every 4 months, and CowMaster every 2 weeks. Most recently, GENEX Beef was updated on November 2, 2026 and CowMaster on November 3, 2026.

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