GENEX Beef vs Datamars PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Datamars PRO
This app simplifies farm management by connecting Tru-Test devices and livestock data. It allows for live recording, session management, cloud syncing, and instant sharing of data to support informed decision-making and improve farm productivity.
- Connect Tru-Test devices
- Live weight recording
- Manage weigh sessions
- Cloud sync for offline work
- Instant data sharing
- Support for NAIT and NLIS
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Your Datamars Livestock products, connected. Datamars Pro is the mobile app for connected Datamars Livestock and Tru-Test solutions. Whether you’re monitoring livestock, drafting cows, managing your electric fence or recording weights and EID data, Datamars Pro brings your connected products and livestock data together in one app. Use Datamars Pro with: Connected weighing solutions Connect supported Tru-Test weigh scale indicators and EID readers to record weights, manage sessions, and transfer livestock data between your devices and Datamars Livestock. EID and livestock records Record and manage EID and animal data from your phone. View individual animal records, session information, averages and trends where supported by your connected products. Active Tag cow monitoring Stay connected to your herd with Active Tag. View animal activity and insights, identify animals that need attention, and make informed decisions from your phone. Dairy Drafter/Sort Gate Connect with your drafting system to manage animal drafting as part of your dairy monitoring setup. Connected electric fencing Monitor supported connected energizers and Fence Monitoring systems, check fence performance, and stay informed when something needs your attention. Livestock traceability Send supported animal registrations and movement records directly to national livestock traceability programs, including NAIT in New Zealand and NLIS in Australia. Built for work on-farm Datamars Pro is designed to work alongside your connected Datamars Livestock products — giving you a simple way to access livestock information, manage connected devices, and keep important farm data moving. Some features require compatible Datamars Livestock or Tru-Test products and may vary by country. Compatible products include: Active Tag | Dairy Drafter / Sort Gate | Fence Monitoring | Connected energizers: 31000W, 46000W, 86000W | EID Readers: XRS2i, XRS2, SRS2i, SRS2, XRP2i | Weigh scale indicators: XR5000, ID5000, JR5000, EziWeigh7i, S3
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GENEX Beef at 4.9 against Datamars PRO's 2.3. GENEX Beef also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 3). Datamars PRO's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
GENEX Beef holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GENEX Beef has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
GENEX Beef ships an update every 4 months, Datamars PRO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GENEX Beef | Datamars PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (15 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 390 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Genex Cooperative, Inc. | Datamars SA |
Customer experience
GENEX Beef
Datamars PRO
In-app purchases
GENEX Beef
No in-app purchases
Datamars PRO
No in-app purchases
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