Comparison

iBand vs Current Tools Sure Pull

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Current Tools Sure Pull

Features
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Connect your phone to your sure pull system to get accurate readings

Screenshots

Current Tools Sure Pull3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iBand at every 2 months against Current Tools Sure Pull's every 7 months. Current Tools Sure Pull's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

iBand ships an update every 2 months, Current Tools Sure Pull every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
iBand versus Current Tools Sure Pull: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBandCurrent Tools Sure Pull
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGFCCurrent Tools, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

iBand

No in-app purchases

None

Current Tools Sure Pull

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBand free?
iBand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Current Tools Sure Pull free?
Current Tools Sure Pull is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iBand or Current Tools Sure Pull have ads?
Neither iBand nor Current Tools Sure Pull shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBand or Current Tools Sure Pull?
iBand ships an update every 2 months, and Current Tools Sure Pull every 7 months. Most recently, iBand was updated on June 24, 2026 and Current Tools Sure Pull on September 8, 2026.

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