Comparison

CowMaster vs FrontDesk

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

Head to head
About

CowMaster

This app helps dairy farmers manage their herds efficiently. It offers modules for tracking cattle, milk production, finances, and feed. The system provides notifications and offline access to data, aiming to improve farm profitability and organization.

Highlights
  • Herd and cattle management
  • Milk production tracking
  • Income and expense management
  • Feed and ration formulation
  • Breeding and calving notifications
  • Offline data access
  • Data sharing with farm contributors
Features
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CowMaster: Your Ultimate Solution for Cattle Herd Management Your biggest assistant on the farm — manage cattle, milk, income & expenses, ration, and stock, all in one app. CowMaster's integrated herd management system is built to optimize your dairy operation, saving you time and boosting profitability. Running a successful dairy farm means constant attention to animal health, milking, breeding, and finances — CowMaster brings it all together in one place. Efficient Herd Management Control every aspect of your herd with a modular, flexible system tailored to your farm's needs. Track livestock, milk production, and budgets — all from your phone. Comprehensive Animal Care From calf to culling, CowMaster records complete animal histories: estrus tracking, insemination timing, dry period management, and calving monitoring. Insemination Tracking, Simplified Log Artificial and Natural insemination separately for more accurate breeding records — and set your own gestation period to match your herd's needs, not a fixed default. Milk Management That Matters Keep detailed records of bulk tank and individual cow yields. Advanced statistics reveal production trends so you can make data-driven decisions. Powerful Reporting Access detailed reports including the new Herd Days in Milk report, giving you deeper insight into lactation performance across your herd. Smarter Dashboard More dashboard widgets and customizable views put the metrics that matter most to you front and center. Multi-Account Support Switch easily between multiple accounts on the same device — ideal for managing more than one farm or sharing a device across roles. Robust Notifications Timely alerts for breeding windows, births, vaccinations, and more — fast, reliable, and synced across devices. All data is stored securely. Financial Management With milk prices under pressure, staying on top of income and expenses is critical. CowMaster's Financial module tracks farm and cattle-related costs and generates periodic profitability reports. Offline Access Use the Cattle module even without an internet connection — on the farm, in the meadow, or out with the herd. Data Sharing Share herd records, milk data, and financial information with other farm contributors, so everyone stays informed. Feed & Ration Management Track feed inventory and formulate custom rations based on your cows' nutritional needs to support milk production and herd health. Fattening & Disposal Management Manage fattening for male cattle, cull heifers, and cull cows — now with expanded data fields for animals leaving the herd, giving you a fuller picture of herd turnover. In summary: Heat, Insemination (AI & Natural), and Pregnancy tracking with custom gestation periods Timely Birth Alert notifications Vaccination and Weight tracking Ration and Stock management Detailed Reports, including Herd Days in Milk Customizable dashboard Multi-account support on one device Fattening Management for Male Cattle, Cull Heifers, and Cull Cows Upgrade to CowMaster today and experience a new level of efficiency in dairy farm management.

About

FrontDesk

Features
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Seja bem-vindo ao nosso aplicativo de controle interno, uma solução completa para gerenciar a frota de veículos e otimizar o trabalho em sua empresa. Com a combinação de recursos avançados e uma interface intuitiva, nosso aplicativo está aqui para simplificar e aprimorar todos os aspectos do controle de frota e gerenciamento de chamados. Gerenciar uma frota de veículos pode ser um desafio, mas com nosso aplicativo, você terá tudo sob controle. Acompanhe facilmente informações detalhadas sobre cada veículo, como manutenção, histórico de uso, seguro e documentação. Visualize dados importantes, como consumo de combustível, quilometragem e desempenho, para tomar decisões informadas e otimizar a eficiência da frota.

Screenshots

CowMaster4 screens
FrontDesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FrontDesk at none against CowMaster's 7. FrontDesk also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). CowMaster's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. CowMaster sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. FrontDesk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CowMaster ships an update every 2 weeks, FrontDesk every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CowMaster versus FrontDesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCowMasterFrontDesk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1712.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSerdar UstunFrontsys Sistemas

Bugs and requests

CowMaster

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes sometimes
  • Notification dates are confusing
  • Clarity of dates could be improved
  • Web version not working
  • App closes unexpectedly
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  • Issues with upgrading after payment
  • Problems adding users to an account
  • Syncing across devices can be problematic
  • Slow performance
  • Issues with adding status to animals
  • Inconsistent upgrade status after purchase
  • Cannot open profile on other devices
  • Website contact page not working
  • No edit option for income/expense entries
  • Milk entry cannot be edited/deleted
  • App disconnects during registration

Requested features

14 requests
  • Bulk update milk yield from Excel file
  • Improve expense section
  • Improve milk data section
  • Allow editing/deleting milk entries
  • Allow groups/categories as lookup data
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  • Rasyon program to show energy/protein balance
  • Adapt for sheep
  • Fix European time zone issues
  • Easier to add someone to account
  • Better clarity on dates
  • Fix app crashes
  • Improve sync between devices
  • Add dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

FrontDesk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

CowMaster

One-time7
  • CowMaster Herd Management App$7.99
  • Cow Master Herd Management App$10.49
  • Cow Master LiveStock Premium 3$14.99
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  • Livestock management for dairy$14.99
  • Cow Master Dairy Management$17.99
  • Multiuser herd management$19.99
  • Multiuser Herd Management$24.99
None

FrontDesk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CowMaster free?
CowMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FrontDesk free?
FrontDesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CowMaster or FrontDesk have ads?
Neither CowMaster nor FrontDesk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CowMaster or FrontDesk?
CowMaster ships an update every 2 weeks, and FrontDesk every 6 months. Most recently, CowMaster was updated on October 29, 2026 and FrontDesk on October 27, 2026.

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