Comparison

smaXtec vs CowMaster

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

Head to head
About

smaXtec

Monitor your dairy herd's health and reproduction status remotely. Receive alerts for critical actions and manage tasks like calvings and heats. The app synchronizes data even without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Real-time cow and herd data access
  • Calving and heat cycle tracking
  • Push notifications for critical actions
  • Task management for inseminations and support
  • Offline data synchronization
  • Animal health and reproduction status overview
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Access your cow and herd data on the go with the smaXtec App. Keep track of calvings, heats and changes of animal health and behavior at all times. Receive push notifications whenever you need to take action. Selected features of the smaXtec App: • Check your Tasks to see which animals require your attention and what actions you need to take (e.g. inseminations, calving support, dry-offs, …) • The animal list gives an overview of all your animals and their current health and reproduction state • If you need to keep an eye on selected cows, put them on the Watchlist. This allows you to monitor additional cows according to their needs. Add events such as calvings or pregnancy checks even when there is no Internet connection. Data will be synchronized as soon as your device reconnects. Select multiple cows at once to set the same action, e.g. add all inseminations at once, to save time and effort. Access your cows’ lactations and corresponding events inside the animal profile and add events (estrus, insemination, dry-offs, …) easily. Display cow data also in form of diagrams. Quickly navigate between events and gain deeper insights and understanding. Thanks to practical lists and recommended actions fast and appropriate actions can be taken. This improves animal health, reproduction success rates as well as financial gain. To access your cow and herd data, you also need to use smaXtec hardware. You’ll find more information here: www.smaXtec.com/en

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

smaXtec4 screens
CowMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: smaXtec at none against CowMaster's 7. smaXtec also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). CowMaster's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. smaXtec asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

smaXtec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CowMaster has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

smaXtec ships an update fortnightly, CowMaster every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
smaXtec versus CowMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersmaXtecCowMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews—91.9% of reviews
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DevelopersmaXtec animal care GmbHSerdar Ustun

Customer experience

smaXtec

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CowMaster

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

Bugs and requests

smaXtec

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

smaXtec

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 smaXtec free?
smaXtec 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, smaXtec or CowMaster?
smaXtec is rated higher. smaXtec averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CowMaster averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do smaXtec or CowMaster have ads?
Neither smaXtec nor CowMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, smaXtec or CowMaster?
smaXtec ships an update fortnightly, and CowMaster every 2 weeks. Most recently, smaXtec was updated on October 24, 2026 and CowMaster on October 27, 2026.

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