Lactanet Mobile vs Cattle Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Lactanet Mobile
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The Lactanet Mobile app provides easy and convenient access to your dairy herd and cow information, always at your fingertips. Much of the key production, components and SCC data provided by Lactanet are available through the app. Lactanet Mobile also includes (in selected provinces only) additional modules for udder health management and animal wellness evaluation. You must be enrolled on Lactanet milk recording services in order to have data available in the app, and access is controlled through secure login credentials.
Cattle Scan
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This app is used in combination with Cattle Scan bolus sensor. This system will keep an eye on your herd 365 days a year 24 hours per day and immediately sends a βhealth alertβ to the herd manager. The system can identify a sick animal 2-3 days prior to when visual symptoms appear or milk yield dropped. This app will allow users the check details about animals, create events or submit updates, react to alerts and store comments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cattle Scan at monthly against Lactanet Mobile's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lactanet Mobile ships an update every 7 months, Cattle Scan monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lactanet Mobile | Cattle Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lactanet Canada | Cattle Scan |
In-app purchases
Lactanet Mobile
No in-app purchases
Cattle Scan
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lactanet Mobile free?
Is Cattle Scan free?
Do Lactanet Mobile or Cattle Scan have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lactanet Mobile or Cattle Scan?
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