# TagMax by CattleMax vs Ranchr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ranchr at 69% against TagMax by CattleMax's 33%. Ranchr also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). TagMax by CattleMax's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ranchr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. TagMax by CattleMax asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ranchr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ranchr has 746 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TagMax by CattleMax's written reviews are positive against 69% of Ranchr's.

TagMax by CattleMax ships an update every 6 weeks, Ranchr every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TagMax by CattleMax | Ranchr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagmax-by-cattlemax/id945614936/reviews) | **[4.7 (746 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranchr-cattle-record-keeping/id1249777511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **746** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cattlesoft Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/945614935) | [Ranchr Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249777480) |

## What reviewers say

### TagMax by CattleMax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagmax-by-cattlemax/id945614936)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ranchr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranchr-cattle-record-keeping/id1249777511)

Manage your cattle records digitally from your phone or tablet. Track essential livestock information, health updates, sales, and more. Access your data instantly on a cloud dashboard for efficient ranch management.

**Highlights:** Track livestock details (name, tag, DOB, breed, sex), Record health changes and treatments, Log calf births and sales, Add notes and dates to records, Sync data to cloud dashboard, Share records with hired help

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranchr Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Ranchr Pro Yearly | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Ability to have multiple people add records
- 👍 Great website tool
- 👍 Helpful for record keeping
- 👍 Allows tracking of cattle health and pregnancy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Filtering tool can glitch
- 🐛 Picture saving issues
- 🐛 Calf ID entry can be annoying
- 🐛 Calf age display issues
- 🐛 Glitches after major updates

**Reported bugs**

- Calf ID not automatically linking to cow
- Treatment history not sorting by date
- Unable to delete incorrect treatment history
- Cow ages displaying incorrectly
- Picture uploads not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Add more cattle breed options
- Allow selection of different color tags
- Ability to easily see cattle locations
- Support for multi-breed species and percentages
- Add simple dashboard overview


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TagMax by CattleMax free?

TagMax by CattleMax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ranchr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TagMax by CattleMax or Ranchr?

Ranchr is rated higher. TagMax by CattleMax averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Ranchr averages 4.7 from 746 ratings.

### Do TagMax by CattleMax or Ranchr have ads?

Neither TagMax by CattleMax nor Ranchr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TagMax by CattleMax or Ranchr?

TagMax by CattleMax ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ranchr every 9 days. Most recently, TagMax by CattleMax was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ranchr on November 6, 2026.

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