Comparison

TagMax by CattleMax vs CowPro

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

CowPro

Quickly log calving records directly from the pasture using a simple code for your entire team. Access full cow histories, organize by pasture, and import existing data. Streamline your cattle operation with real-time updates.

Highlights
  • Record calving in two taps
  • Shareable farm code for crew
  • View full cow calving history
  • Search cows by tag or name
  • Organize cows by pasture
  • Import existing herd data
  • Start new seasons annually
Features
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CowPro is the fastest way to keep calving records during the busiest weeks of the year. Built for cattle producers who need to log a calving from the pasture in seconds — not wrestle with spreadsheets back at the house. ONE CODE FOR THE WHOLE CREW No accounts, no passwords. Create your farm and get a 4-digit code. Share it with family, ranch hands, and partners — everyone sees the same live records on their own phone. RECORD A CALVING IN TWO TAPS Tap "Calved" next to a cow, confirm, done. Mark the calf as a bull or heifer with one more tap. Add calf tags, birth dates, and notes when you have time. EVERY COW'S FULL HISTORY Tap any cow to see her complete calving history across seasons — birth dates, calf tags, calf sex, and notes, all in one place. FIND ANY COW INSTANTLY Search by tag number, name, or EID and pull up her full record in seconds. ORGANIZED BY PASTURE Assign cows to pastures or paddocks and filter your list by location — perfect for checking a specific group. SEASON AFTER SEASON Start a new season each year with one tap. All past records are kept and stay visible on each cow's history. IMPORT YOUR EXISTING RECORDS Bring in your current herd list from a Word document — tags, EIDs, birth dates, and notes. Whether you run 20 cows or 500, CowPro keeps your whole operation on the same page all season long.

Screenshots

TagMax by CattleMax4 screens
CowPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CowPro at 5.0 against TagMax by CattleMax's 4.3. CowPro also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). TagMax by CattleMax's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). 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

CowPro 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TagMax by CattleMax ships an update every 6 weeks, CowPro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TagMax by CattleMax versus CowPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTagMax by CattleMaxCowPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCattlesoft IncAlex McKenzie

Customer experience

TagMax by CattleMax

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

CowPro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TagMax by CattleMax

No in-app purchases

None

CowPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TagMax by CattleMax free?
TagMax by CattleMax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CowPro free?
CowPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TagMax by CattleMax or CowPro?
CowPro is rated higher. TagMax by CattleMax averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while CowPro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TagMax by CattleMax or CowPro have ads?
Neither TagMax by CattleMax nor CowPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TagMax by CattleMax or CowPro?
TagMax by CattleMax ships an update every 6 weeks, and CowPro weekly. Most recently, TagMax by CattleMax was updated on October 21, 2026 and CowPro on October 25, 2026.

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