Comparison

FARMap vs FarmBase

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

Head to head
About

FARMap

Features
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FARMap allows the user to map their farm and record all paddock and livestock treatments on their phone, tablet or computer, all linked together. FARMap allows multiple users and multiple farms. By recording all livestock movements and treatments as well as all paddock treatments into FARMap, you have on record all the information needed to create reports for quality assurance purposes. Reports can be created from your phone, tablet or computer, all linked together from anyone on the farm with FARMap on their device. Livestock records include mob movement, feeding, mating which creates auto dates for lambing/calving, and chemical treatments. Paddock treatment records include chemical name and batch numbers, wind speed and direction and applicators details.

About

FarmBase

Features
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FarmBase brings your entire farm together on one simple map. See every field, plan your season, and manage inventory with confidence. Key Features: - Map-first planning: view your farm at a glance, tap any field to plan or record operations. - Integrated crop planning: build season plans linked to your inventory for accurate stock and rates. - Inventory management: track chemicals, seed, and fertiliser with quantities, photos, and usage history. - QR and barcode scanning: create QR codes for silos or locate products across sheds, and storage sites. - Photos and notes: keep product labels and SDS linked to products. - Spraying forecaster: plan spray windows with a custom seven-day weather filter. - Import fields and boundaries directly from your machine software. Built by farmers for farmers, FarmBase focuses on the features that matter most, simple and reliable. Download FarmBase today and simplify your crop planning and inventory management. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FARMap4 screens
FarmBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FARMap at none against FarmBase's 2. FarmBase's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FarmBase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. FARMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FARMap ships an update every 5 weeks, FarmBase every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
FARMap versus FarmBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFARMapFarmBase
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.6 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size86 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSam BaulchAmery Drage

In-app purchases

None

FARMap

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FarmBase

Subscriptions2
  • Farmbase Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Farmbase Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is FARMap free?
FARMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FarmBase free?
FarmBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FARMap or FarmBase have ads?
Neither FARMap nor FarmBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FARMap or FarmBase?
FARMap ships an update every 5 weeks, and FarmBase every 5 days. Most recently, FARMap was updated on October 25, 2026 and FarmBase on October 28, 2026.

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