Comparison

CalfGuide vs Hoofcount

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

Head to head
About

CalfGuide

Manage calf feeding data, monitor drinking habits, and track health with detailed insights from automated systems. Receive customizable notifications for feeding, fill levels, and system alerts to keep your calf barn running smoothly.

Highlights
  • Calf list with feeding data
  • Automated system overview
  • Customizable push notifications
  • Calf health assessment tool
  • Multi-feeder management
Features
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KÄLBERLISTE Trinkmengen und -geschwindigkeiten, Anrechtszeiten, Alarme, kälberindividuelle Detailansichten und vieles mehr – mit Informationen zu allen fütterungsrelevanten Daten Ihres Holm & Laue Tränkeautomaten ist die Kälberliste das Herz der CalfGuide App. AUTOMATENÜBERSICHT Die Automatenübersicht verdichtet alle wesentlichen Mengen- und Verhaltensdaten in zwei Ansichten: Die Mengenansicht bietet Ihnen u. a. einen Überblick über die genauen Vollmilch- und MAT-Verbräuche der letzten 6 Tage. Die Verhaltensansicht bereitet alle Kälberdaten der letzten 4 Tage grafisch auf, damit Sie das Trink- und Besuchsverhalten Ihrer Kälber auf Anhieb einschätzen können. BENACHRICHTIGUNGEN Mit konfigurierbaren Push-Nachrichten zu Fütterungsvorgängen, Füllstandsmeldungen und Systeminformationen wird die CalfGuide App zum Liveticker für Ihren Kälberstall. GESUNDHEITS-CHECKS Der Gesundheits-Check leitet Sie durch einen kompakten Fragenkatalog zur Beurteilung der Kälbergesundheit. Sie können die Gesamt- und Einzelergebnisse für jedes Kalb speichern, vergleichen und über die Kälberliste abrufen. Sie können den Gesundheits-Check auch nutzen, wenn Sie kein Holm & Laue Produkt mit der CalfGuide App verbunden haben. AUTOMATENVERWALTUNG Sie möchten mehrere Automaten gemeinsam verwalten? Kein Problem mit CalfGuide. Führen Sie alle Kälberdaten Ihrer Holm & Laue Tränkeautomaten einfach mit der App zusammen. In der Kälberliste und in der Automatenübersicht haben Sie dank der individuellen Automatennummer immer einen klaren Überblick.

About

Hoofcount

Features
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The Hoofcount Footbath not only reduces lameness in your herd but also helps to save on unnecessary costs. The footbath will be set up to perform in the exact way in which you would like it to. The counter, chemical concentration and frequency will be set by our engineer so that you do not have to worry about the Footbath. The running costs of the bath are very low and as long as the bath is serviced every year, very little should go wrong. The bath is designed with the best quality materials and therefore the investment in these baths are more than worth the one off payment for a life time of reduced vet and labour bills. Use this app to: - Calculate the costs of lameness in your herd - Estimate the cost of running a footbath on your farm - Connect to your Hoofcount Footbath - Contact Hoofcount - Chemical ordering - Service and support Our Story: The Hoofcount footbath was developed and introduced to the UK market in 2012/2013. Designed with simplicity in mind, it now has a sustained reputation in the UK as the Market leader in Effective and Reliable Footbathing. There are very few moving parts to the Footbath and once the bath is installed correctly, should work without too much problem. There are 2 main sizes of Hoofcount bath, but as we make these ourselves, we are able to offer a bespoke service to customers and this is particularly helpful on Robot systems where space might be a high consideration. Each Hoofcount bath is designed, folded and built in our continuously growing workshops in Lancashire. As a family business we pride ourselves in this as well as our bond with farmers all across the world. The Hoofcount baths are now being shipped to many countries across the world including Canada, Germany, Sweden and the Czech Republic. The number of baths we are making is more than doubling each year and as it does so does our business. Anthony Marsh, Dairy Engineer and Founder of Hoofcount Ltd

Screenshots

CalfGuide4 screens
Hoofcount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CalfGuide at every 2 months against Hoofcount's every 40 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalfGuide ships an update every 2 months, Hoofcount every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
CalfGuide versus Hoofcount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalfGuideHoofcount
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 40 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHolm & Laue GmbH & Co. KGHoofcount Limited

In-app purchases

None

CalfGuide

No in-app purchases

None

Hoofcount

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalfGuide free?
CalfGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hoofcount free?
Hoofcount is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CalfGuide or Hoofcount have ads?
Neither CalfGuide nor Hoofcount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalfGuide or Hoofcount?
CalfGuide ships an update every 2 months, and Hoofcount every 40 months. Most recently, CalfGuide was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hoofcount on October 1, 2026.

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