# CalfDex vs Cattle Records

The clearest difference is rating: Cattle Records at 5.0 against CalfDex's 4.0. CalfDex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cattle Records sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. CalfDex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cattle Records holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalfDex has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CalfDex ships an update every 5 months, Cattle Records every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalfDex | Cattle Records |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calfdex/id1643020508/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cattle-records/id6736547514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [K-State Diagnostic and Analytical Services, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065009558) | [Harden Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/366561891) |

## What reviewers say

### CalfDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calfdex/id1643020508)

This mobile application allows beef ranchers to easily collect and record individual animal data in the field. All collected information is uploaded to the web for producers to access in user-friendly formats.

**Highlights:** Individual animal data collection, Field data recording, Web data upload, Producer-friendly data formats, Cross-platform compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cattle Records

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cattle-records/id6736547514)

Manage your cattle herd, track treatments, and record important data. Vet clinics can manage clients and their animals. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks data export for clinics.

**Highlights:** Record cattle treatments and calves, Create and manage custom vaccines, Mass apply treatments and sort cattle, Grant/remove access for hired hands, Vet clinic client management, Export client data to Excel (subscription), Calendar events for ranch activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalfDex free?

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

### Is Cattle Records free?

Cattle Records is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CalfDex or Cattle Records?

Cattle Records is rated higher. CalfDex averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Cattle Records averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CalfDex or Cattle Records have ads?

Cattle Records shows ads; CalfDex does not.

### Which is updated more often, CalfDex or Cattle Records?

CalfDex ships an update every 5 months, and Cattle Records every 2 months. Most recently, CalfDex was updated on October 6, 2026 and Cattle Records on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*