Comparison

FrostSmart Installer vs FarmSense

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

Head to head

FrostSmart Installer

Utility app for FrostSmart

About

FrostSmart Installer

Features

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Capture the ID and location of Loncel network hardware and map relationships between remote hardware and base units. Network records are saved to server with either Draft or Final status.

About

FarmSense

Features

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Monitor and setup alerts for your water tanks, water flows, weather stations, rainfall and soil moisture sensors. The FarmSense App allows you to effortlessly stay on top of every detail, anytime and anywhere, ensuring your farm operates at peak efficiency before you even step outside. Compatible with all FarmSense Systems.

Screenshots

FrostSmart Installer4 screens

FarmSense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FarmSense at weekly against FrostSmart Installer's every 3 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FrostSmart Installer ships an update every 3 weeks, FarmSense weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

FrostSmart Installer versus FarmSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	FrostSmart Installer	FarmSense
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Weekly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	40 MB	0 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	NEW ZEALAND FROST FANS LIMITED	FarmSense Limited

In-app purchases

None

FrostSmart Installer

No in-app purchases

None

FarmSense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FrostSmart Installer free?

FrostSmart Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is FarmSense free?

FarmSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do FrostSmart Installer or FarmSense have ads?

Neither FrostSmart Installer nor FarmSense shows ads.

Which is updated more often, FrostSmart Installer or FarmSense?

FrostSmart Installer ships an update every 3 weeks, and FarmSense weekly. Most recently, FrostSmart Installer was updated on November 3, 2026 and FarmSense on October 30, 2026.