Comparison

GENEX Beef vs CattleBoard

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

CattleBoard

Features
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CattleBoard puts the power back in the hands of cattle producers. Get real-time visibility into packer cash bids being offered across the country, all submitted anonymously by fellow ranchers and feedlot operators. KEY FEATURES: ANONYMOUS BID SHARING • View cash bids from major packers like Tyson, Cargill, JBS, and National Beef • Submit bids you receive without revealing your identity • See live weight and dressed weight prices • Filter bids by region: Southwest, Plains, Midwest, and West REGIONAL PRICE HEATMAP • Instantly see which regions are paying the most • Track 7-day, 30-day, and 6-month price trends • Compare bid activity across different areas • Make informed decisions about where to market your cattle INTERACTIVE PRICE CHARTS • View weekly average prices from submitted bids • Tap charts to see exact prices and bid counts • Switch between 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year views • Track both live weight and dressed weight averages BREAKEVEN CALCULATOR • Project your profit or loss before selling • Enter purchase price, weight, feed costs, and more • Accounts for death loss percentage • See your cost of gain and breakeven price instantly PUSH NOTIFICATIONS • Get alerts when new bids are posted • Filter notifications by your region • Never miss a market opportunity WHY CATTLEBOARD? The cattle market has long favored the packer side of the equation. CattleBoard levels the playing field by letting producers share market intelligence with each other. When you know what your neighbor is being offered, you can negotiate better. All bids are user-submitted and anonymous. CattleBoard does not verify bids independently. Use this information as one tool in your marketing decisions. SUBSCRIPTION • 30-day free trial for all new users • $4.99/month after trial ends • Cancel anytime Privacy Policy URL: https://cattle-market-watch.replit.app/privacy Terms of Use URL: https://cattle-market-watch.replit.app/terms Built by producers, for producers. Download CattleBoard today and take control of your cattle marketing.

Screenshots

GENEX Beef4 screens
CattleBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GENEX Beef at none against CattleBoard's 1. CattleBoard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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. CattleBoard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. GENEX Beef asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GENEX Beef ships an update every 4 months, CattleBoard every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 14, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
GENEX Beef versus CattleBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGENEX BeefCattleBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size388 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenex Cooperative, Inc.Justin Massey

In-app purchases

None

GENEX Beef

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CattleBoard

Subscriptions1
  • CattleBoard Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is GENEX Beef free?
GENEX Beef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CattleBoard free?
CattleBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GENEX Beef or CattleBoard have ads?
Neither GENEX Beef nor CattleBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GENEX Beef or CattleBoard?
GENEX Beef ships an update every 4 months, and CattleBoard every 2 days. Most recently, GENEX Beef was updated on September 14, 2026 and CattleBoard on September 14, 2026.

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