Comparison

iLivestock vs Bona Dea

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

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Bona Dea

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Screenshots

iLivestock4 screens
Bona Dea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bona Dea at none against iLivestock's 2. Bona Dea also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). iLivestock's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iLivestock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bona Dea asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLivestock ships an update fortnightly, Bona Dea every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iLivestock versus Bona Dea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLivestockBona Dea
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDuradiamond SoftwareEmilio Serna

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iLivestock

One-time2
  • One Month Unlimited$14.99
  • One Year, Unlimited$149.99
None

Bona Dea

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLivestock free?
iLivestock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bona Dea free?
Bona Dea is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iLivestock or Bona Dea have ads?
Neither iLivestock nor Bona Dea shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLivestock or Bona Dea?
iLivestock ships an update fortnightly, and Bona Dea every 2 months. Most recently, iLivestock was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bona Dea on October 11, 2026.

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