iBand vs Precision Baling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iBand
This app provides in-depth monitoring for agricultural baling equipment, tracking bale counts, performance metrics, and operational status. It offers controls to customize equipment settings and a GPS mapping system to analyze field productivity. The app also includes maintenance alerts and a comprehensive learning center with troubleshooting guides.
- Bale and bundle count tracking
- Bales per hour monitoring
- Baler stroke gauge
- Band-It operation status
- GPS field production mapping
- Maintenance alerts
- Built-in learning center and manual
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New Bale Band-It Monitor app for iPad®! iBand-It brings a new level to the Bale Band-It’s operation featuring an in-depth monitoring structure that informs the operator on bale and bundle counts, bales per hour, baler stroke gauge, Band-It operation status, busted bale alert, tie cycle, and bundle unloading. Features also include controls to manipulate the Band-It to tailor to your needs as well as a GPS mapping system that allows operators to see how well each field produces. iBand-It also provides performance information in key areas to prevent downtime, alerts of any maintenance needs, has a built in Band-It learning center and manual, in-depth step by step troubleshooting system! The iBand-it app connects to the Bale Band-It via Bluetooth. Important Note: This app will only work with the Bale Band-It equipment that has the new Bluetooth LE module. In order to utilize the stroke counter features, the GFC Baler Stroke Counter module is also needed.
Precision Baling
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The Precision Baling App from Harvest Tec is a convenient tool to control the new Model 765 Automatic Hay Preservative Applicators via a Tablet on all Large Square balers! As well as operation manuals, part breakdowns, and hay preservative information all at the operator’s fingertips! The Precision Baling App gives improved reliability and convenience over earlier model applicator systems from Harvest Tec, combined with brand new features to equip you with all the tools needed to make the best hay possible! The following information is displayed while you bale: • Moisture content- Instantaneous & Last Bale Average • Baling Rate- Speed of baling (ton/hr) • Application Rates- Target and Actual (lb/ton or L/Ton) • Job Totals – Total Bales, Total Tonnage, Total Product Used • Job Averages- Moisture, Bale Weight, Product Applied per Ton • Calculated Relative Feed Value- Last Bale and Job Average
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iBand at every 2 months against Precision Baling's every 8 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iBand ships an update every 2 months, Precision Baling every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iBand | Precision Baling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GFC | Harvest Tec, Inc |
In-app purchases
iBand
No in-app purchases
Precision Baling
No in-app purchases









