LoopTrace vs Shepherd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LoopTrace
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Shepherd
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LoopTrace ships an update fortnightly, Shepherd every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LoopTrace | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Octans Digital | Matthew Kaercher |
In-app purchases
LoopTrace
No in-app purchases
Shepherd
No in-app purchases








