ThermoTool vs Program Heat Stress®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ThermoTool
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Developed by CCPA GROUP, ThermoTool ™ is a decision support application that allows ruminant, swine and poultry farmers to indicate the level of heat stress. Thanks to a clear and visual interface, producers can easily identify the level of risk related to heat stress in their herd, estimate the technical and economic risks but also obtain useful advice to reduce the consequences.
Program Heat Stress®
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The “Heat Stress management in dairy cows” app has been developed by Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care for dairy farmers to evaluate the benefits of optimum dairy cow management in heat stress conditions. This user-friendly tool will allow you to assess the level of heat stress on the farm by calculating the temperature humidity index and the impact of heat stress on physiology and performances of dairy cows. The return on investment of an optimal management with the addition of the live yeast Actisaf® in the feed of cows is calculated based on each farm size and characteristics for a complete tailor made analysis. Optimized for iPhone and iPad. Actisaf® is the reference live yeast produced and distributed by Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care. Through stabilizing the rumen environment and supporting microflora, Actisaf® helps to support rumen function and to optimize physiological adaptation in heat stress conditions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Program Heat Stress® at 8.0 against ThermoTool's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ThermoTool ships an update every 5 months, Program Heat Stress® every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThermoTool | Program Heat Stress® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CONSEILS ET COMPETENCES EN PRODUCTIONS ANIMALE | SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LESAFFRE |
In-app purchases
ThermoTool
No in-app purchases
Program Heat Stress®
No in-app purchases
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