Control Feed vs Datamars PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Control Feed
Connect to and manage specialized animal feeders and measurement devices. This Bluetooth Low Energy application allows for seamless interaction with C-Lock Inc.'s hardware.
- Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
- Manage specialized animal feeders
- Control measurement devices
- Compatible with C-Lock Inc. hardware
- Device management
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Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) app for connecting to and managing the large array of specialized animal feeders and measurement devices created by C-Lock Inc.
Datamars PRO
This app simplifies farm management by connecting Tru-Test devices and livestock data. It allows for live recording, session management, cloud syncing, and instant sharing of data to support informed decision-making and improve farm productivity.
- Connect Tru-Test devices
- Live weight recording
- Manage weigh sessions
- Cloud sync for offline work
- Instant data sharing
- Support for NAIT and NLIS
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Welcome to smarter farming, simplified. Datamars Pro connects your Tru-Test devices and livestock data in one powerful app, built to make every task on-farm easier, faster, and more informed. From downloading session files to viewing real-time insights, Datamars Pro gives you visibility and control, wherever you are. Key features • Connect to your Tru-Test devices Pair your Tru-Test weigh scale indicators and EID readers for seamless setup, configuration, and live data transfer. • Live recording Record weights in real time with your S3 Indicator, keeping data accurate and instantly available. • Record and view sessions View, manage, and organize your weigh sessions — right from your phone. Access individual animal records, averages, and trends to make data-driven decisions. • Sync sessions with the cloud Automatically upload your sessions to Datamars Livestock when connected to the internet. Work offline and sync later when coverage returns. • Share sessions instantly Send session files via email, text, or other apps — or share directly with your team, advisors, or supported national livestock traceability programs. • Streamlined experience A modern, reliable interface designed for simplicity and speed in any environment. Supported national livestock traceability programs • New Zealand – Send registrations and animal movements directly to NAIT. • Australia – Send animal movements for producers, agents, and saleyards directly to NLIS. Compatible Tru-Test devices • XRS2i / XRS2 / SRS2i / SRS2 EID Stick Readers • XRP2i EID Panel Readers • XR5000 / ID5000 /JR5000 Weigh Scale Indicators • EziWeigh7i Weigh Scale Indicator • S3 Weigh Scale Indicator Every feature of Datamars Pro is designed to help secure the future of the farm. By connecting accurate on-farm data with cloud-based insights, farmers can make confident, data-driven choices that improve productivity, protect resources, and support the long-term sustainability of their operations — for today and for the next generation. Because smarter insights make stronger herds. Learn more → livestock.datamars.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Control Feed at 4.3 against Datamars PRO's 2.3. Datamars PRO's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Control Feed holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Control Feed's written reviews are positive against 33% of Datamars PRO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Control Feed ships an update every 2 months, Datamars PRO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Control Feed | Datamars PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | C-Lock Inc. | Datamars SA |
Customer experience
Control Feed
Datamars PRO
In-app purchases
Control Feed
No in-app purchases
Datamars PRO
No in-app purchases
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