Comparison

TagMax by CattleMax vs Fairs.com Gate

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

Fairs.com Gate

This app streamlines fair and festival entry by allowing gate agents to quickly scan and sell tickets. It simplifies the process, reduces wait times, and provides real-time attendee lists for efficient check-ins.

Highlights
  • Ticket scanning
  • Gate sales
  • Real-time attendee lists
  • Manual check-in
  • User-friendly interface
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Fairs.com Gate is the ultimate solution for fair and festival gate agents. Our app simplifies the entry process by enabling agents to scan and sell tickets directly at the gate. No more long lines or paperwork – just quick, efficient service that gets the fun started faster! Key features: • Ticket Scanning: Instantly validate entry tickets with our fast and reliable scanning system. • Gate Sales: Sell tickets right at the gate, perfect for last-minute attendees or additional purchases. • Attendee Details: See lists of attendees in real-time and check people in manually. • User-Friendly Interface: Our app is designed with simplicity in mind, making it easy for anyone to use with minimal training. Whether you’re hosting a local fair, a state festival, or any event in between, Fairs.com Gate is designed to enhance your guests' entrance experience while making your job as a gate agent simpler and more efficient.

Screenshots

TagMax by CattleMax4 screens
Fairs.com Gate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fairs.com Gate at 5.0 against TagMax by CattleMax's 4.3. Fairs.com Gate also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). TagMax by CattleMax's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fairs.com Gate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TagMax by CattleMax has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TagMax by CattleMax ships an update every 6 weeks, Fairs.com Gate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TagMax by CattleMax versus Fairs.com Gate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTagMax by CattleMaxFairs.com Gate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCattlesoft IncFairs.com

Customer experience

TagMax by CattleMax

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

Fairs.com Gate

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TagMax by CattleMax

No in-app purchases

None

Fairs.com Gate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TagMax by CattleMax free?
TagMax by CattleMax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fairs.com Gate free?
Fairs.com Gate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TagMax by CattleMax or Fairs.com Gate?
Fairs.com Gate is rated higher. TagMax by CattleMax averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Fairs.com Gate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TagMax by CattleMax or Fairs.com Gate have ads?
Neither TagMax by CattleMax nor Fairs.com Gate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TagMax by CattleMax or Fairs.com Gate?
TagMax by CattleMax ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fairs.com Gate fortnightly. Most recently, TagMax by CattleMax was updated on October 21, 2026 and Fairs.com Gate on October 30, 2026.

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