Comparison

TagMax by CattleMax vs CLTS MOBO

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

Head to head
About

TagMax by CattleMax

This app helps farmers and ranchers efficiently manage cattle by scanning EID tags and recording weights. It connects wirelessly to compatible EID readers and scales, allowing for offline data collection and export to management software.

Highlights
  • Scan EID tags with date/time and GPS
  • Record weights from connected scales
  • Create custom working sessions
  • Add data to 25 custom fields
  • Offline functionality
  • Export session files
  • View CattleMax history
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TagMax, from the makers of the CattleMax cattle management software, is an app for farmers and ranchers to utilize their EID Readers and Weigh Scales to work cattle efficiently. The app connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to your compatible EID reader and/or weigh scale indicator. This app is designed to accompany an RFID reader or Weigh Scale. If you are a CattleMax user looking for a CattleMax app, please visit https://www.CattleMax.com/app SESSIONS MODE - SCAN CATTLE AS THEY ARE WORKED IN THE CHUTE • Create sessions of dates, pastures, or other working groups • Open a session and review individual animal scans • Scan EID tags to a session, including date/time and GPS location • Automatically record an animal's weight from a connected scale indicator • Optionally enter the corresponding Visual ID (Ear Tag) and/or weight • Record additional data up to 25 custom fields • Email a session file back to the office or another recipient • Export a session to your CattleMax account • Works offline - no Internet connection is required CATTLEMAX MODE - SCAN CATTLE AND VIEW THEIR FULL HISTORY IN CATTLEMAX Quickly look up and retrieve cattle records in CattleMax cattle management software. Connect your EID tag reader to your mobile device, tap the CattleMax menu item, and scan. The CattleMax feature requires an active CattleMax account (trial or customer) and an Internet connection. ORDER CATTLE TAGS AND CATTLE SCALES Conveniently order cattle tags, EID readers, accessories, and more from your mobile device. Our store, CattleTags.com, carries a full line of Allflex custom ear tags, electronic ID tags, matched pair tags, and electronic ID readers. In addition, we offer Tru-Test EID readers and scale indicators at CattleScales.com. COMPATIBLE EID READERS AND SCALE INDICATORS • Allflex RS420 EID Reader • Allflex AWR300 EID Reader • Allflex LPR EID Reader • Tru-Test SRS2 EID Reader • Tru-Test XRS2 EID Reader • Tru-Test S3 Weigh Scale Indicator RANCHERS HELPING RANCHERS We raise cattle and use the products we sell and support! If you have any questions or feedback, please visit our website at http://www.CattleMax.com/tagmax or email us at howdy@cattlemax.com.

About

CLTS MOBO

This business application provides a mobile version of a livestock tracking database. It allows users to easily submit animal birthdates, movements, and disposal events directly from their device. Features include OCR technology, barcode scanning, and offline mode for data entry without a service area.

Highlights
  • Mobile CLTS database access
  • Submit animal birthdates, movement, retired, and disposed events
  • OCR technology for tag number input
  • Barcode scanning for tag numbers
  • Offline data entry mode
Features
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CLTS MOBO is a free and portable version of the CLTS database for a mobile device. The app can be easily downloaded and installed but users must have an active CLTS account and user credentials to login to the CLTS MOBO. Users can submit animal birthdates, movement, retired and disposed events quickly and easily to the CLTS database. CLTS MOBO features OCR technology and barcode scanning for tag number input instead of manually entering them. The offline mode feature allows users to input data when out of the service area.

Screenshots

TagMax by CattleMax4 screens
CLTS MOBO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TagMax by CattleMax at 33% against CLTS MOBO's 0%. TagMax by CattleMax also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). CLTS MOBO's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

TagMax by CattleMax ships an update every 6 weeks, CLTS MOBO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TagMax by CattleMax versus CLTS MOBO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTagMax by CattleMaxCLTS MOBO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCattlesoft IncCANADIAN CATTLE IDENTIFICATION AGENCY

Customer experience

TagMax by CattleMax

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

CLTS MOBO

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TagMax by CattleMax

No in-app purchases

None

CLTS MOBO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TagMax by CattleMax free?
TagMax by CattleMax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CLTS MOBO free?
CLTS MOBO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TagMax by CattleMax or CLTS MOBO have ads?
Neither TagMax by CattleMax nor CLTS MOBO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TagMax by CattleMax or CLTS MOBO?
TagMax by CattleMax ships an update every 6 weeks, and CLTS MOBO every 3 months. Most recently, TagMax by CattleMax was updated on June 24, 2026 and CLTS MOBO on September 16, 2026.

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