GEM vs KATHIR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GEM
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GIS Engagement in MGNREGS (GEM) application provides an interface to collect data for all watershed development components. The mobile application also captures geo tagged images in both online and offline mode
KATHIR
This app provides farmers with comprehensive tools for crop management, pest control, and resource optimization. It aims to empower agricultural professionals with technology for efficient cultivation and sustainable practices.
- Crop management tools
- Pest control guidance
- Resource optimization
- Agricultural technology
- Sustainable farming support
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Welcome to KATHIR developed by Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Kerala – your one-stop solution for all your agricultural needs! Empowering farmers with cutting-edge technology. Cultivate success with efficiency using our comprehensive tools for crop management, pest control, and resource optimization. Join the agricultural revolution in Kerala with KATHIR – where innovation meets cultivation for a sustainable tomorrow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GEM at 11.0 against KATHIR's 18.6. 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GEM | KATHIR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | VASSAR LABS INC | Agriculture Development and Farmers' Welfare Department |
In-app purchases
GEM
No in-app purchases
KATHIR
No in-app purchases
