Comparison

AxisStream Mobile vs FarmBase

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

Head to head
About

AxisStream Mobile

Features
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Take AxisStream into the field. AxisStream brings your farm's data together in one place: a single point of truth for agricultural data. The AxisStream app puts it in your hand. Check weather stations, soil probes and water tanks, map paddocks, complete forms and respond to alerts from the paddock, the ute or the office. Built in Australia by AxisTech for farms, stations and agricultural businesses, from a single property to multi-site operations, advisers and research programs. FARM MANAGEMENT IN ONE PLACE • Switch between the organisations, farms and projects in your AxisStream account • Pin the devices, reports and assets you check most to your home screen • See locations, assets and connected devices on the map • Role-based access, so each person sees what they need WEATHER FORECASTS FOR YOUR LOCATIONS • Current conditions, hourly outlook and 7-day forecast • Temperature, chance and amount of rain, wind speed and direction, humidity • Spray condition ratings to help you time spraying • Plan harvest, irrigation and livestock movements around the weather FARM MAP AND FIELD TOOLS • Paddocks, fences, water points and infrastructure over satellite imagery • Measure distance and area, sketch fence lines and mark affected ground • Log observations, geotagged photos and your track where you stand • Download map areas to keep working out of mobile coverage DEVICE DASHBOARDS • Weather stations: temperature, rainfall, wind, humidity and more • Soil probes: moisture and temperature at multiple depths • Water: tank levels and flow meters • Latest readings, history charts and devices that need attention DIGITAL FORMS AND RECORDS • Complete inspections, safety checklists and records on your phone • Add photos and supporting information • Submit straight to AxisStream: no paper, no double handling ALERTS • Notifications when a device reading crosses a threshold or an asset enters or leaves a geofence • Open the alert, see the reading and decide what to do WORKS WITH YOUR DEVICES AxisTech devices, plus supported third-party devices and platforms. An AxisStream account is required. The features you see depend on your project's plan and the devices connected to it.

About

FarmBase

Features
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FarmBase brings your entire farm together on one simple map. See every field, plan your season, and manage inventory with confidence. Key Features: - Map-first planning: view your farm at a glance, tap any field to plan or record operations. - Integrated crop planning: build season plans linked to your inventory for accurate stock and rates. - Inventory management: track chemicals, seed, and fertiliser with quantities, photos, and usage history. - QR and barcode scanning: create QR codes for silos or locate products across sheds, and storage sites. - Photos and notes: keep product labels and SDS linked to products. - Spraying forecaster: plan spray windows with a custom seven-day weather filter. - Import fields and boundaries directly from your machine software. Built by farmers for farmers, FarmBase focuses on the features that matter most, simple and reliable. Download FarmBase today and simplify your crop planning and inventory management. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AxisStream Mobile4 screens
FarmBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AxisStream Mobile at none against FarmBase's 2. AxisStream Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). FarmBase's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. FarmBase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. AxisStream Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AxisStream Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, FarmBase every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
AxisStream Mobile versus FarmBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxisStream MobileFarmBase
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxisTechAmery Drage

In-app purchases

None

AxisStream Mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FarmBase

Subscriptions2
  • Farmbase Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Farmbase Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is AxisStream Mobile free?
AxisStream Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FarmBase free?
FarmBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AxisStream Mobile or FarmBase have ads?
Neither AxisStream Mobile nor FarmBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AxisStream Mobile or FarmBase?
AxisStream Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and FarmBase every 5 days. Most recently, AxisStream Mobile was updated on November 3, 2026 and FarmBase on October 28, 2026.

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