# Cattle Records vs RanchScan

The clearest difference is ads: RanchScan at none against Cattle Records's shown. RanchScan also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cattle Records sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and RanchScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $199.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cattle Records ships an update every 2 months, RanchScan every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cattle Records | RanchScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cattle-records/id6736547514/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harden Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/366561891) | [Sharpixel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895328240) |

## What reviewers say

### Cattle Records

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cattle-records/id6736547514)

Manage your cattle herd, track treatments, and record important data. Vet clinics can manage clients and their animals. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks data export for clinics.

**Highlights:** Record cattle treatments and calves, Create and manage custom vaccines, Mass apply treatments and sort cattle, Grant/remove access for hired hands, Vet clinic client management, Export client data to Excel (subscription), Calendar events for ranch activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |


### RanchScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranchscan/id6763470278)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RanchScan Annual, 200 Uses | $199.99 | per year |
| RanchScan Annual, Unlimited | $499.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cattle Records free?

Cattle Records is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RanchScan free?

RanchScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Cattle Records or RanchScan have ads?

Cattle Records shows ads; RanchScan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cattle Records or RanchScan?

Cattle Records ships an update every 2 months, and RanchScan every 4 days. Most recently, Cattle Records was updated on November 5, 2026 and RanchScan on November 5, 2026.

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