Comparison

FarmSense vs Datamars PRO

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

Head to head
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.

About

Datamars PRO

This app simplifies farm management by connecting Tru-Test devices and livestock data. It allows for live recording, session management, cloud syncing, and instant sharing of data to support informed decision-making and improve farm productivity.

Highlights
  • Connect Tru-Test devices
  • Live weight recording
  • Manage weigh sessions
  • Cloud sync for offline work
  • Instant data sharing
  • Support for NAIT and NLIS
Features
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Your Datamars Livestock products, connected. Datamars Pro is the mobile app for connected Datamars Livestock and Tru-Test solutions. Whether you’re monitoring livestock, drafting cows, managing your electric fence or recording weights and EID data, Datamars Pro brings your connected products and livestock data together in one app. Use Datamars Pro with: Connected weighing solutions Connect supported Tru-Test weigh scale indicators and EID readers to record weights, manage sessions, and transfer livestock data between your devices and Datamars Livestock. EID and livestock records Record and manage EID and animal data from your phone. View individual animal records, session information, averages and trends where supported by your connected products. Active Tag cow monitoring Stay connected to your herd with Active Tag. View animal activity and insights, identify animals that need attention, and make informed decisions from your phone. Dairy Drafter/Sort Gate Connect with your drafting system to manage animal drafting as part of your dairy monitoring setup. Connected electric fencing Monitor supported connected energizers and Fence Monitoring systems, check fence performance, and stay informed when something needs your attention. Livestock traceability Send supported animal registrations and movement records directly to national livestock traceability programs, including NAIT in New Zealand and NLIS in Australia. Built for work on-farm Datamars Pro is designed to work alongside your connected Datamars Livestock products — giving you a simple way to access livestock information, manage connected devices, and keep important farm data moving. Some features require compatible Datamars Livestock or Tru-Test products and may vary by country. Compatible products include: Active Tag | Dairy Drafter / Sort Gate | Fence Monitoring | Connected energizers: 31000W, 46000W, 86000W | EID Readers: XRS2i, XRS2, SRS2i, SRS2, XRP2i | Weigh scale indicators: XR5000, ID5000, JR5000, EziWeigh7i, S3

Screenshots

FarmSense4 screens
Datamars PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FarmSense at weekly against Datamars PRO'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

FarmSense ships an update weekly, Datamars PRO every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FarmSense versus Datamars PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFarmSenseDatamars PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarmSense LimitedDatamars SA

In-app purchases

None

FarmSense

No in-app purchases

None

Datamars PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FarmSense free?
FarmSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Datamars PRO free?
Datamars PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FarmSense or Datamars PRO have ads?
Neither FarmSense nor Datamars PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FarmSense or Datamars PRO?
FarmSense ships an update weekly, and Datamars PRO every 3 weeks. Most recently, FarmSense was updated on October 30, 2026 and Datamars PRO on October 30, 2026.

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