Comparison

Smartphone Herd Manager vs BovPilot

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

Head to head
About

Smartphone Herd Manager

Record daily breeding and health events for livestock with this mobile tool. Access essential herd data quickly, view monitoring lists for upcoming events, and consult complete historical information for each animal. It works offline and complements PC software.

Highlights
  • Record breeding and health events
  • Access essential herd data
  • View monitoring lists
  • Consult historical animal information
  • Offline functionality
  • Complements PC software
Features
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Smartphone Herd Management helps breeders record daily breeding and health events, allowing quick and easy access to essential herd data. This application allows you to record real-time reproduction and health events – A herd management time saver! View monitoring lists for expected breeding events and animals requiring special attention such as current health treatments, waiting delays, expected calvings, to name but a few. Consult the complete historical information for an animal at any time. The Smartphone Herd Management application is the ideal companion for your PC software and does not require a network connection. Application developed by the Isagri Group and is compatible with Isagri, So’neo and Siga herd management software: IsaDairy, IsaBeef, IsaGoat, IsaSheep, Edipa +, SigaGoat, SigaSheep, SigaRuminant.

About

BovPilot

Features
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Simplified Cattle Management Managing your cattle is now simple with BovPilot. Developed for beef and dairy producers, as well as breeders focused on genetics, we offer a comprehensive platform to optimize herd management. From agile registration to in-depth analysis, take full control with ease and efficiency. Why choose BovPilot? Detailed Animal Monitoring: Track your animals in detail: weight, batches, nutritional, health, and reproductive management, production, photos β€” all organized in a complete historical record of the animal and accessible anywhere, even offline. Complete Management: Control sales, batch movements, and production all in one place. Organize your herd by batches for better control. Limitless Collaboration: Invite collaborators, assign tasks, and keep your team synchronized, all at no additional cost. Financial Insight: Integrated tools for clear and decisive financial management, improving farm profitability. Rapid Support and Total Flexibility: Immediate support access through the app, complete management via the web, and quick contact via WhatsApp. Uncomplicated Data Upload: Easily import your data from other systems to BovPilot, ensuring a worry-free change. Use our base spreadsheet to import data. Discover the Advanced Plan β€” One subscription, infinite possibilities: Access all features with a single subscription – multiple collaboration and unlimited animal management. Join our community: Created by and for livestock farmers, BovPilot values efficiency and responsibility in the field. Join us and advance in livestock management with a positive impact on our planet. Support: For inquiries or transition from the old BovControl, contact us at hello@bovcontrol.com.

Screenshots

Smartphone Herd Manager4 screens
BovPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smartphone Herd Manager at none against BovPilot's 2. Smartphone Herd Manager also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). BovPilot's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BovPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Smartphone Herd Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smartphone Herd Manager ships an update every 5 months, BovPilot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Smartphone Herd Manager versus BovPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartphone Herd ManagerBovPilot
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGroupe ISAGRIBovControl

In-app purchases

None

Smartphone Herd Manager

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BovPilot

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Plan$2.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Smartphone Herd Manager free?
Smartphone Herd Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BovPilot free?
BovPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smartphone Herd Manager or BovPilot have ads?
Neither Smartphone Herd Manager nor BovPilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartphone Herd Manager or BovPilot?
Smartphone Herd Manager ships an update every 5 months, and BovPilot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smartphone Herd Manager was updated on November 1, 2026 and BovPilot on November 3, 2026.

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