Comparison

smaXtec vs Starlink

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

Starlink

This app helps you set up and optimize your satellite internet connection. It guides you through finding the best installation spot, checking for obstructions, and verifying your WiFi. You can also monitor your network, receive alerts, and troubleshoot issues.

Highlights
  • Identify optimal install location
  • Check for obstructions
  • Set up hardware
  • Verify WiFi connection
  • Receive service alerts
  • Access connectivity statistics
  • Troubleshoot issues
Features
Currently charting
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Starlink delivers high-speed Internet almost anywhere on Earth. The Starlink app is here to help you: • Identify the install location that will ensure the best quality of service • Check for obstructions that can interfere with service • Set up your Starlink hardware • Verify your WiFi connection • Receive alerts for service issues • Access your connectivity statistics • Identify devices connected to your network • Troubleshoot connectivity issues • Contact support

Screenshots

smaXtec4 screens
Starlink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Starlink at 115K against smaXtec's 2. Starlink also leads on chart position (#18 vs unranked). smaXtec's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for smaXtec against 4.9 for Starlink. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starlink has 115K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

smaXtec ships an update fortnightly, Starlink every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
smaXtec versus Starlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersmaXtecStarlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (115K ratings)
Positive reviews—86.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2115K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB278 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopersmaXtec animal care GmbHSpaceX

Customer experience

smaXtec

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

Starlink

All ratings114,949 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews3,045 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.6%

Bugs and requests

smaXtec

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Starlink

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to contact support
  • Unable to load account information in app
  • Inability to add mesh routers through app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to block devices on the network
  • More router configuration options
  • Push notifications for service updates
  • Directional stow option for mobile use
  • Scheduled software updates

In-app purchases

None

smaXtec

No in-app purchases

None

Starlink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is smaXtec free?
smaXtec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starlink free?
Starlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, smaXtec or Starlink?
smaXtec is rated higher. smaXtec averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Starlink averages 4.9 from 115K ratings.
Do smaXtec or Starlink have ads?
Neither smaXtec nor Starlink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, smaXtec or Starlink?
smaXtec ships an update fortnightly, and Starlink every 10 days. Most recently, smaXtec was updated on October 5, 2026 and Starlink on October 20, 2026.

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