# The Herd!

> Simulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1272532256](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1272532256)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1272532256`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Blake Lowderman
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (200 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2020-05-10
- **First published:** 2017-09-07
- **Size:** 243 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-herd/id1272532256)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://getintheherd.com/privacy](http://getintheherd.com/privacy)

## Description

The Herd! is a free cattle show simulation game that teaches the basics of showing cattle, breeding, feeding, and competitions. Build your herd, earn coins, and reach new achievements while learning the realities of cattle showing. In-game News brings real-world insights from Hereford World, keeping you informed as you grow your operation.

Core features include Breeding, Feeding, Showing at county/state/national fairs, and a marketplace to Buy/Sell cattle. Track each animal on a Cattle Card, participate in Trivia, and expand your herd with new breeds like Angus and Hereford. The game is free to download with optional in-app purchases and requires a network connection. More updates will come as more players join and share the game.

## Rankings

- #106,500 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers praise the addictive cattle-breeding concept and enjoy the theme, finding it engaging and educational for cattle enthusiasts. However, recurring issues hinder enjoyment: bugs and glitches, frequent ads that disrupt play or steal coins, and a problematic coin economy. Many players request more cow breeds and cross-breeding, as well as online trading or shows, highlighting a desire for expanded content. The game also suffers from outdated maintenance and limited updates since 2021, with show features occasionally not working. It has strong potential but needs fixes and growth.

### Pros

- Addictive and engaging gameplay centered on cattle breeding and ranching.
- The concept and theme of breeding, showing, buying, and raising cattle is strong and appealing, with educational value for enthusiasts.
- Easy to learn and play, offering simple yet satisfying gameplay for casual players.
- Well-liked by players with real farming experience, indicating authenticity and relevance to cattle shows.
- Strong potential for future updates and broader content (more breeds, cross-breeding, online features) as desired by players.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and glitches, including issues that lock the game or prevent progress after ads.
- Ad-related problems: unskippable ads, coins not awarded after watching, videos sometimes unavailable.
- Limited content: only a few cow breeds; requests for more breeds and cross-breeding.
- Difficulty earning money/coins; slow progression; frustration with payments.
- Lack of ongoing updates/maintenance; outdated since 2021; some core features like shows not working.

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