Comparison

LoopTrace vs Shepherd

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

Head to head
About

LoopTrace

Features
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The journey of product from the time order is placed to the moment it is shipped. Information accessibility at any time anywhere Paper less environment Real-time visibility Transparency

About

Shepherd

Features
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Shepherd is your all-in-one livestock management companion, designed to simplify and modernize the way you manage your animals. Powered by AI and automation, Shepherd helps farmers, herders, and livestock businesses save time, increase efficiency, and make smarter decisions. Key Features: - Track Animal Growth – Monitor weight and milk production with easy-to-read insights. - QR Code Scanning – Assign unique QR codes to each animal for instant access to their records. - Digital Animal Passports – Create and maintain complete health and performance histories for every animal. - AI-Powered Automation – Automatically calculate animal weights and generate data-driven insights. - 3rd-Party Integrations – Seamlessly connect with external APIs and services to extend functionality. With Shepherd, you can move beyond manual record-keeping and spreadsheets. Whether you’re running a small farm or managing a large livestock operation, Shepherd gives you the tools to improve productivity, ensure animal well-being, and maximize output. Take control of your livestock management today with Shepherd — smart farming made simple.

Screenshots

LoopTrace4 screens
Shepherd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LoopTrace at 12.0 against Shepherd's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopTrace ships an update fortnightly, Shepherd every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
LoopTrace versus Shepherd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopTraceShepherd
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOctans DigitalMatthew Kaercher

In-app purchases

None

LoopTrace

No in-app purchases

None

Shepherd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoopTrace free?
LoopTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shepherd free?
Shepherd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LoopTrace or Shepherd have ads?
Neither LoopTrace nor Shepherd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopTrace or Shepherd?
LoopTrace ships an update fortnightly, and Shepherd every 10 days. Most recently, LoopTrace was updated on September 14, 2026 and Shepherd on May 18, 2026.

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