Herd vs NLIS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Herd
This app helps livestock owners meticulously track detailed information about their animals, including identification, breeding, health, and financial data. It also manages medication records and allows for tracking of purchase and sale details. A premium version unlocks unlimited animal entries and government database integration.
- Animal identifier tracking
- Breeding and genetic data
- Health and medication records
- Financial tracking (purchase/sale)
- Government database integration (Premium)
- Unlimited animal entries (Premium)
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Information tracked by Herd: · Animal identifier (usually government mandated) · Name (your personal identifier) · Sex · Species, Breed · Genetic Dam, Surrogate Dam & Sire · On date, Off date · Birth date / Age · Field · On price, Off price & Profit · Purchase market, Sale market · Buyer and Seller · Insemination date and breeder · EBV Index & EPD Index Herd will also track any medication you administer to your animals, allowing you to delay the sale of the animal if legally required. The free version of Herd is limited to 5 animals. If you choose to purchase Herd Premium to access all features (including the ability to create any number of animals and downloading animal data from the BCMS government database), payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Current price for the Herd Premium is £1.99 GBP per month and may vary from country to country. Herd's privacy policy: http://herdapp.com/privacy Herd's terms of use: http://herdapp.com/terms
NLIS
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NLIS is an innovative mobile application designed to enhance the traceability and management of livestock and products of animal origin. This app leverages modern technologies to track livestock and enable comprehensive data management, ensuring transparency and efficiency throughout the supply chain. Key Features: Movement tracking: Utilize microchips to monitor movement of livestock. Health Monitoring: Collec, record and analyze health data Receive alerts for any abnormal health indicators, enabling prompt intervention. Supply Chain Transparency: Provide detailed records of an animal’s lifecycle, from birth to processing. Ensure traceability of products from farm to fork, enhancing food safety and consumer confidence. User-Friendly Interface: Easy-to-use interface for farmers, veterinarians, and supply chain stakeholders. Access data and reports through a mobile dashboard, making it convenient to manage operations on the go. Benefits: Enhanced Animal Welfare: Monitor and improve the health and well-being of livestock. Increased Efficiency: Streamline farm operations and reduce losses due to disease or mismanagement. Improved Food Safety: Ensure the integrity and safety of animal products through transparent traceability. Sustainability: Promote sustainable farming practices by optimizing resource use and reducing environmental impact. Facilitates reporting to enable compliance for grants and subsidies. NLIS is a powerful tool for modern livestock management, providing the data and insights needed to ensure the health of animals and the safety of animal products. Whether you’re a farmer, veterinarian, or part of the supply chain, this app offers a comprehensive solution for traceability and management, enabling you to interact seamlessly with the different authorities involved in the livestock sector.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NLIS at none against Herd's 1. NLIS also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Herd sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. NLIS asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Herd | NLIS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riseburn Limited | Government of Mauritius |
In-app purchases
Herd
- Herd Premium$1.991 Month
NLIS
No in-app purchases







