# GENEX Beef vs Cattle Records

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GENEX Beef at none against Cattle Records's 1. GENEX Beef also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). Cattle Records's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cattle Records sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. GENEX Beef asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for GENEX Beef against 5.0 for Cattle Records. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GENEX Beef has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GENEX Beef ships an update every 4 months, Cattle Records every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GENEX Beef | Cattle Records |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genex-beef/id1440151365/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cattle-records/id6736547514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 390 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Genex Cooperative, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315030279) | [Harden Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/366561891) |

## What reviewers say

### GENEX Beef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genex-beef/id1440151365)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cattle Records

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cattle-records/id6736547514)

Manage your cattle herd, track treatments, and record important data. Vet clinics can manage clients and their animals. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks data export for clinics.

**Highlights:** Record cattle treatments and calves, Create and manage custom vaccines, Mass apply treatments and sort cattle, Grant/remove access for hired hands, Vet clinic client management, Export client data to Excel (subscription), Calendar events for ranch activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GENEX Beef free?

GENEX Beef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cattle Records free?

Cattle Records is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GENEX Beef or Cattle Records?

Cattle Records is rated higher. GENEX Beef averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Cattle Records averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GENEX Beef or Cattle Records have ads?

Cattle Records shows ads; GENEX Beef does not.

### Which is updated more often, GENEX Beef or Cattle Records?

GENEX Beef ships an update every 4 months, and Cattle Records every 2 months. Most recently, GENEX Beef was updated on October 18, 2026 and Cattle Records on September 26, 2026.

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