Comparison

PigTrace vs Maximus View

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

Head to head

PigTrace

Traceability of Canadian pigs

About

PigTrace

Features

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The PigTRACE app is designed for pig traceability in Canada, which is mandated by federal regulation (Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations). The mobile application is designed to facilitate reporting of pig movement events and the purchase of government-approved ear tags. Access is also available at https://pigtrace.traceability.ca/login. Users must register an account with the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) before access is granted. CPC is the national traceability administrator for pigs under the federal regulation.

About

Maximus View

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Key Features • Reliable monitoring system at an affordable price • User-friendly platform • Compatible with mobile phones and tablets. • Long-range wireless sensors • Selectable data transmission rate for battery savings • Precise metrics • Available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese

Screenshots

PigTrace4 screens

Maximus View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Maximus View at every 3 months against PigTrace's every 15 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PigTrace ships an update every 15 months, Maximus View every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

PigTrace versus Maximus View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PigTrace	Maximus View
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 15 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	14.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	30 MB	47 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Canadian Pork Council	Maximus

In-app purchases

None

PigTrace

No in-app purchases

None

Maximus View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PigTrace free?

PigTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Maximus View free?

Maximus View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do PigTrace or Maximus View have ads?

Neither PigTrace nor Maximus View shows ads.

Which is updated more often, PigTrace or Maximus View?

PigTrace ships an update every 15 months, and Maximus View every 3 months. Most recently, PigTrace was updated on September 29, 2026 and Maximus View on October 10, 2026.