Comparison

SSF SmartAction vs CattleBoard

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

Head to head
About

SSF SmartAction

This application facilitates onsite data collection within the SmartAction framework. It is designed for efficient data gathering and management in field operations.

Highlights
  • Onsite data collection
  • SmartAction framework integration
  • Field data management
Features
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This app is used for onsite data collection as part of the SmartAction framework.

About

CattleBoard

Features
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CattleBoard puts the power back in the hands of cattle producers. Get real-time visibility into packer cash bids being offered across the country, all submitted anonymously by fellow ranchers and feedlot operators. KEY FEATURES: ANONYMOUS BID SHARING • View cash bids from major packers like Tyson, Cargill, JBS, and National Beef • Submit bids you receive without revealing your identity • See live weight and dressed weight prices • Filter bids by region: Southwest, Plains, Midwest, and West REGIONAL PRICE HEATMAP • Instantly see which regions are paying the most • Track 7-day, 30-day, and 6-month price trends • Compare bid activity across different areas • Make informed decisions about where to market your cattle INTERACTIVE PRICE CHARTS • View weekly average prices from submitted bids • Tap charts to see exact prices and bid counts • Switch between 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year views • Track both live weight and dressed weight averages BREAKEVEN CALCULATOR • Project your profit or loss before selling • Enter purchase price, weight, feed costs, and more • Accounts for death loss percentage • See your cost of gain and breakeven price instantly PUSH NOTIFICATIONS • Get alerts when new bids are posted • Filter notifications by your region • Never miss a market opportunity WHY CATTLEBOARD? The cattle market has long favored the packer side of the equation. CattleBoard levels the playing field by letting producers share market intelligence with each other. When you know what your neighbor is being offered, you can negotiate better. All bids are user-submitted and anonymous. CattleBoard does not verify bids independently. Use this information as one tool in your marketing decisions. SUBSCRIPTION • 30-day free trial for all new users • $4.99/month after trial ends • Cancel anytime Privacy Policy URL: https://cattle-market-watch.replit.app/privacy Terms of Use URL: https://cattle-market-watch.replit.app/terms Built by producers, for producers. Download CattleBoard today and take control of your cattle marketing.

Screenshots

SSF SmartAction3 screens
CattleBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SSF SmartAction at none against CattleBoard's 1. CattleBoard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CattleBoard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. SSF SmartAction asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSF SmartAction ships an update every 2 months, CattleBoard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SSF SmartAction versus CattleBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSF SmartActionCattleBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUMMIT SMART FARMS, LLCJustin Massey

In-app purchases

None

SSF SmartAction

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CattleBoard

Subscriptions1
  • CattleBoard Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is SSF SmartAction free?
SSF SmartAction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CattleBoard free?
CattleBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSF SmartAction or CattleBoard have ads?
Neither SSF SmartAction nor CattleBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSF SmartAction or CattleBoard?
SSF SmartAction ships an update every 2 months, and CattleBoard every 2 days. Most recently, SSF SmartAction was updated on September 23, 2026 and CattleBoard on October 1, 2026.

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