Comparison

Tru vs Livestock Count

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

Head to head
About

Tru

Easily transfer session files from your Tru-Test device to your phone. Upload data to livestock management platforms, share via email, or send to national traceability programs. Manage device settings and record sessions remotely.

Highlights
  • Download session files
  • Upload to Datamars Livestock
  • Share via email
  • Send to traceability programs
  • Change device settings
  • Record sessions
  • Share GPS location
Features
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The Tru-Test Data Link app enables to you download session files from your Tru-Test device and upload them to Datamars Livestock, email or share the session files, or send them to your national traceability program, whether you’re out in the yards or back at home. Watch an overview of the app here: https://youtu.be/Iym0z8709QA Key features: • Download session files to your phone for later viewing & sharing • Session files automatically upload to MiHub Livestock when you have internet access • Share sessions via email, or other apps you have downloaded • Change device settings or record sessions when connected to S2 or S3 indicators • Share GPS location of sessions • Send sessions to supported national livestock traceability programs (see list below) Supported national livestock traceability programs: • New Zealand – send registrations and animal movements directly to NAIT • Australia – send animal movements for producers, agents and saleyards directly to NLIS Tru-Test product compatibility: • XRS2/SRS2 EID Readers • XR5000/ID5000 weigh scale indicators • EziWeigh7i weigh scale indicator • S2/S3 weigh scale indicators

About

Livestock Count

Easily track your farm's livestock counts on the go. Create fields, manage animal numbers, and add notes. This app offers offline functionality for rural areas and allows collaboration with other users.

Highlights
  • Create and manage farm fields with map locations
  • Track livestock counts by adding/removing animals
  • Define and manage different livestock types
  • Add notes for detailed livestock information
  • Offline functionality for rural use
  • Collaborate with other users on farm management
Features
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Manage your farm’s livestock counts on the go with Livestock Count! With the constant movement of livestock on farms, this app is the perfect solution for keeping track of all your livestock counts. With an easy-to-use interface and simplistic design, keeping track of your livestock has never been easier. Features: Fields: • Create different fields and add them to your farm; with their location pinpointed on a map makes it easy to view your fields geographically. • Manage your livestock counts by adding or removing animals to/from a field. • See exactly how many of each livestock types should be in each field anytime. • Add notes with any details you want! • In the mountains or at home, manage your field's livestock counts anywhere with offline functionality. Livestock: • Add a new livestock type that you can add to your fields. • See a breakdown of each livestock type and their totals. Users: • Add other users to your farm to help manage your livestock. • Grant or remove user access to your farm at any time; meaning adding temporary workers is as easy as a flick of a switch. Some features of the app work dependant of an internet connection, but fundamental features work without a connection meaning the app is still functional even in the most rural of places.

Screenshots

Tru4 screens
Livestock Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tru at 4.0 against Livestock Count's 2.5. Tru also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Livestock Count's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tru holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Tru's written reviews are positive against 40% of Livestock Count's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tru ships an update every 2 months, Livestock Count every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tru versus Livestock Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruLivestock Count
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDatamars SAGloversure Ltd

Customer experience

Tru

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Livestock Count

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tru

No in-app purchases

None

Livestock Count

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tru free?
Tru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Livestock Count free?
Livestock Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tru or Livestock Count?
Tru is rated higher. Tru averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Livestock Count averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Tru or Livestock Count have ads?
Livestock Count shows ads; Tru does not.
Which is updated more often, Tru or Livestock Count?
Tru ships an update every 2 months, and Livestock Count every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tru was updated on October 7, 2026 and Livestock Count on October 5, 2026.

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