Comparison

iLivestock Software vs MX Plus

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

Head to head
About

iLivestock Software

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.

About

MX Plus

Features
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The Match Exchange (MX) is a digital price-discovering tool for farmers, final processors, transporters, and agricultural product traders. MX simplifies the price discovery processes by making the supply and demand of our network users visible on a map. This enhances transport optimisation, resulting in better price discovery at origin and destination points. The MX network guides farmers to more profitable markets, processors discover their most efficient sourcing areas, transporters find optimal route combinations, and traders are more effective in mitigating risks. Our network users improve their profitability, and our data provides financiers with a valuable entry point for financing every component of the agri supply chain. Additionally, our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions clearly state that we do not share or sell users’ phone numbers to any third parties. We also do not use the phone number for unsolicited communication. Users are only contacted when necessary for business-related purposes directly related to MX services.

Screenshots

iLivestock Software4 screens
MX Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MX Plus at none against iLivestock Software's 2. MX Plus also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). iLivestock Software's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 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 Software sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MX Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLivestock Software ships an update every 2 weeks, MX Plus every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iLivestock Software versus MX Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLivestock SoftwareMX Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuradiamond Software LtdMatchMX PTY LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iLivestock Software

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

MX Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLivestock Software free?
iLivestock Software is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MX Plus free?
MX Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iLivestock Software or MX Plus have ads?
Neither iLivestock Software nor MX Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLivestock Software or MX Plus?
iLivestock Software ships an update every 2 weeks, and MX Plus every 13 months. Most recently, iLivestock Software was updated on September 10, 2026 and MX Plus on September 8, 2026.

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