Comparison

FarmMate vs TasALERT

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

Head to head
About

FarmMate

Features
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Farm Mate enables a communication channel to all Seasonal Workers and Backpackers on a simple platform. The app delivers general communication updates, quick notifications and allows workers to stay safe and provide feedback.

About

TasALERT

Stay informed and prepared for emergencies in Tasmania with real-time warnings, an interactive map, and customizable watch zones. Receive push notifications for incidents and updates from official emergency services and government agencies.

Highlights
  • Real-time emergency information
  • Interactive incident map
  • Customizable watch zones
  • Push notifications
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Email notifications
Features
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TasALERT is your guide for staying informed and prepared for emergencies in Tasmania. This centralised online platform helps you know what to do before, during, and after an emergency event. Key Features: * Real-Time Emergency Information: Access clear and consistent warnings and information from Tasmania's emergency services and government agencies during an emergency. * Interactive Map: View a real-time map display to see the location and details of current incidents and warnings. * Watch Zones: Set up specific areas of interest and receive push notifications for incidents or warnings in those zones, keeping you informed about what's happening in the places that matter most to you. With an optional TasAlert Account: * Cross-Device Syncing: Create a TasAlert account to sync your settings and preferences across multiple devices. * Email Notifications: Enable email notifications to receive important updates directly in your inbox, ensuring you never miss crucial information. TasALERT is administered by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and is the Tasmanian Government’s official and primary source of emergency warnings, information, and recovery updates. Stay safe and informed with TasALERT.

Screenshots

FarmMate4 screens
TasALERT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FarmMate at 12.4 against TasALERT's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FarmMate ships an update every 3 weeks, TasALERT monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
FarmMate versus TasALERT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFarmMateTasALERT
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”21.1% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOxil Pty LtdDepartment of Premier & Cabinet Tasmania

In-app purchases

None

FarmMate

No in-app purchases

None

TasALERT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FarmMate free?
FarmMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TasALERT free?
TasALERT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FarmMate or TasALERT have ads?
Neither FarmMate nor TasALERT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FarmMate or TasALERT?
FarmMate ships an update every 3 weeks, and TasALERT monthly. Most recently, FarmMate was updated on November 7, 2026 and TasALERT on November 8, 2026.

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