iLivestock vs Grassroots Systems
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iLivestock
This app helps sheep and cattle farmers manage their herds and flocks. It allows for detailed record-keeping of animal data, including weights, medicines, and breeding, with offline capabilities and farm-wide access. Generate reports and gain insights into animal performance.
- Detailed animal records
- Weight and performance tracking
- Breeding records
- Digital medicines book
- Movements and compliance reporting
- Offline data recording
- Farm-wide access and real-time updates
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The all-in-one livestock management app for sheep and cattle. iLivestock helps you capture, organise, and make sense of your animal data — anytime, anywhere, even offline. Stay compliant, save time on paperwork, and keep your flock or herd records always up to date. Start with core records like weights and medicines, then expand as needed, turning your data into clear insights with intuitive dashboards to track animal performance over time. KEY FEATURES - Detailed animal records: Track individual cattle and sheep from birth to sale - Weight and performance tracking: Log weights, monitor growth and identify high performing animals - Breeding records: Record matings, lambing and calving to strengthen herd and flock genetics - Digital medicines book: Log treatments, keep full medical histories and stay compliant with regulations - Movements and compliance: Register animal movements instantly and generate reports at the touch of a button - Works offline: Record data in the field with no signal and sync when you are back online - Farm-wide access: Everyone on your farm can record and update information in real time - Desktop reporting: Access advanced reports and dashboards on both mobile and desktop HARDWARE INTEGRATION - iLivestock connects with your existing equipment. - Pair instantly with EID readers (more integrations than any other app). - Works with weigh bars, indicators, EID readers, and major farm hardware brands like Allflex, Gallagher, Shearwell, and Tru-Test. - Use alongside the iLivestock eTagReader and eWeigh for faster, more accurate data capture. WHY CHOOSE ILIVESTOCK? iLivestock is not a generic farm management tool. It is purpose-built for sheep and cattle, with features that support the health and success of your flock or herd. Other reasons to go for iLivestock: - Full UK support whenever you need it - Fixed pricing with no surprises - Manage both cattle and sheep in one app - Works offline so you can record in the field - Multiple users with real-time updates - Reporting available on desktop and mobile - Developed and tested in the UK WHAT FARMERS SAY - “I run my farm alongside a full-time job. iLivestock helps me manage my Suffolk flock and organise farm admin in the field.” – Steve Penberthy, Breage - “We used to keep paper records, which wasn’t ideal. Now we know exactly what to buy and what to leave at sales.” – Zoe Norton, Bures - “All information is digital, making it easy to export reports to the government with just a push of a button.” – Andrew Powers, Ledbury GET STARTED TODAY Download iLivestock for free and explore the demo with realistic animal data. Track breeding, log medicines, and generate compliance reports easily. Whether you have a few animals or thousands, iLivestock keeps your records simple, accessible, and up to date — livestock management in your pocket, online, offline, and in the field.
Grassroots Systems
Manage pedigree livestock information, including offspring, show results, and management notes. Farmers can report births, deaths, sales, and changes directly to breed societies. Offers a free trial before requiring a subscription.
- Manage pedigree information
- Track offspring and show results
- Record management notes
- Report births, deaths, and sales
- Direct breed society integration
- Access own animal data
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1 Month Free Trial Then App Requires Subscription. The Grassroots App enables pedigree livestock farmers to access and manage the pedigree information about their animals. Over 130 pedigrees breed societies working with sheep, cattle, pigs goats and alpacas use the Grassroots system. The App gives farmers immediate access to their own animal data. This will link pedigree, offspring, show results, images and management notes and enabling them to report births, deaths, sales and changes, direct to the relevant breed society. Privacy Policy: https://home.grassroots.co.uk/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://home.grassroots.co.uk/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iLivestock at 75% against Grassroots Systems's 0%. iLivestock also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Grassroots Systems's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). 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. iLivestock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Grassroots Systems sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iLivestock ships an update fortnightly, Grassroots Systems every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iLivestock | Grassroots Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Duradiamond Software | Grassroots Systems Ltd |
Customer experience
iLivestock
Grassroots Systems
In-app purchases
iLivestock
- One Month Unlimited$14.99
- One Year, Unlimited$149.99
Grassroots Systems
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Annual Subscription1 Month trial$15.491 Year
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