Comparison

Control Feed vs RanchScan

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

Head to head
About

Control Feed

Connect to and manage specialized animal feeders and measurement devices. This Bluetooth Low Energy app allows for seamless interaction with C-Lock Inc.'s hardware.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
  • Manage specialized animal feeders
  • Control measurement devices
  • Compatible with C-Lock Inc. hardware
  • Device management
Features
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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.

About

RanchScan

Features
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RanchScan brings professional-grade cattle assessment to your iPhone. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED A subscription is required to access all features. A free trial is available for new accounts (7 days or 10 scans, whichever comes first). RanchScan is a decision-support tool and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sharpixeltech.com/english-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Control Feed4 screens
RanchScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control Feed at none against RanchScan's 2. RanchScan's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RanchScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $199.99 per year. Control Feed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control Feed ships an update every 2 months, RanchScan every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Control Feed versus RanchScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl FeedRanchScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperC-Lock Inc.Sharpixel LLC

In-app purchases

None

Control Feed

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RanchScan

Subscriptions2
  • RanchScan Annual, 200 Uses7 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • RanchScan Annual, Unlimited7 Days trial$499.991 Year

Questions

Is Control Feed free?
Control Feed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RanchScan free?
RanchScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Control Feed or RanchScan have ads?
Neither Control Feed nor RanchScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control Feed or RanchScan?
Control Feed ships an update every 2 months, and RanchScan every 4 days. Most recently, Control Feed was updated on November 7, 2026 and RanchScan on November 5, 2026.

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