Padman Stops vs Balco Australia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Padman Stops
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Control your Padman Stops Automation system(s) from anywhere in the world with this App or from your web browser. The App enables you to: • Control multiple Automation units • Receive notifications of device states • Configure Users to access devices • Add new devices to your system • View watering schedules and history This App requires a free User account from Padman Stops and is designed to only control devices supplied by Padman Stops. For more information visit www.padmanstops.com.au/product/padman-autowinch-feedback
Balco Australia
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The Balco Australia app makes it easier for Australian hay growers to do business with Balco. We have streamlined our processes and listened to your feedback about how we can create an app that suits your business practices. The Balco Australia app will: - Ensure all of your business interactions with Balco are in one place. - Streamline your communications with Balco. - Save you time as you upload forms and data. - Provide immediate access to information required for your business. - Receive marketing material to keep you up-to-date about Balco, the current season, and changes in the Australian hay industry. Our first iteration of the app will be live with features in October 2023. We welcome your feedback to balco.app@balco.com.au.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Balco Australia at 14.0 against Padman Stops's 16.0. 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.
Padman Stops ships an update every 4 months, Balco Australia every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Padman Stops | Balco Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PADMAN AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS PTY LTD | Balco Australia Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Padman Stops
No in-app purchases
Balco Australia
No in-app purchases
