Comparison

LabSTREAM vs ThoroughWorks

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

Head to head
About

LabSTREAM

Features
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LabSTREAM is a sample submission application for registered NA Pro users designed to synchronise samples with NA Pro, enabling digital submission of soil or plant tissue sample orders directly to the Nutrient Advantage Laboratory. You can easily geo-locate each sample or add notes for yourself or for staff at the Nutrient Advantage Laboratory. If you are in an area with no mobile coverage, LabSTREAM will work offline. It will store logged samples ready for synchronisation when you are back in range again. LabSTREAM features: 1. Set up preferences to speed up sample logging 2. Create new growers and paddocks on the fly 3. Select the appropriate automated recommendations (EASY Rec’s) for specific crops and enterprises 4. Add additional tests to existing test codes 5. Scan the sample barcode 6. Collect multiple GPS points per sample 7. Sample checklist before submitting

About

ThoroughWorks

Features
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Welcome to the new ThoroughWorks app, enhanced with powerful features like Live Inspection Management and ThoroughAI. For Consignors Access Live Inspection Management (LIM) to streamline and elevate the entire inspection experience. For Owners Monitor the progress and sales activity of your horses, providing confidence in the lead-up to each sale. For Vets Create, submit, and share tailored veterinary reports with ease. For Sale Companies Gain a comprehensive and up-to-date view of activity across your sales. For All Users Browse global sales catalogues to shortlist, generate reports, and evaluate horses before and during a sale. Note: Our previous app (ThoroughWorks Classic) is still available. However, all new and upcoming features will be released here from now on.

Screenshots

LabSTREAM4 screens
ThoroughWorks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ThoroughWorks at every 6 weeks against LabSTREAM's every 35 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LabSTREAM ships an update every 35 months, ThoroughWorks every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
LabSTREAM versus ThoroughWorks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabSTREAMThoroughWorks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIncitec Fertilisers Operations Pty LtdTHOROUGHWORKS PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

LabSTREAM

No in-app purchases

None

ThoroughWorks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LabSTREAM free?
LabSTREAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThoroughWorks free?
ThoroughWorks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LabSTREAM or ThoroughWorks have ads?
Neither LabSTREAM nor ThoroughWorks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LabSTREAM or ThoroughWorks?
LabSTREAM ships an update every 35 months, and ThoroughWorks every 6 weeks. Most recently, LabSTREAM was updated on September 9, 2026 and ThoroughWorks on September 20, 2026.

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