# EarthOptics GroundOwl — Soil measurement made simple

> Soil sensor suite app for measuring compaction, texture, carbon, and nutrients. (iPhone/iPad app by Pattern Ag, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthoptics-groundowl/id6751121723 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pattern Ag, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471211351)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthoptics-groundowl/id6751121723/reviews.md

## What is EarthOptics GroundOwl?

GroundOwl is EarthOptics' proprietary sensor suite that measures soil compaction to a depth of 24 inches while also measuring changes in soil texture, carbon content, conductivity, and nutrient properties.

Now with a new mobile app and external control unit that simplify the collection process and make using GroundOwl technology easier than ever before.

## Key features

- Measures soil compaction up to 24 inches
- Analyzes soil texture
- Measures soil carbon content
- Measures soil conductivity
- Measures nutrient properties
- Wireless sensor connection
- Simplified data collection


## Frequently asked questions about EarthOptics GroundOwl

### What soil properties does EarthOptics GroundOwl measure?

EarthOptics GroundOwl measures soil compaction to a depth of 24 inches, along with changes in soil texture, carbon content, conductivity, and nutrient properties.

### How does EarthOptics GroundOwl connect to the sensors?

The app connects wirelessly to EarthOptics' proprietary sensor suite, simplifying the data collection process.

### Is EarthOptics GroundOwl available on Android?

Based on the provided data, EarthOptics GroundOwl is supported on iPhone and iPad, but Android compatibility is not specified.

### What is the age rating for EarthOptics GroundOwl?

EarthOptics GroundOwl has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is EarthOptics GroundOwl updated?

The latest version, 2.4.1, was released on June 18, 2026, indicating recent development activity.

### What is the price of EarthOptics GroundOwl?

EarthOptics GroundOwl is available for free.

### Does EarthOptics GroundOwl have ads?

EarthOptics GroundOwl does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user sentiment for EarthOptics GroundOwl?

The app has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 review, suggesting a highly positive initial user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.0 — 2026-07-17

- New global upload view for cloud sync status and control
- Faster bluetooth searching/pairing/connecting
- Bug fixes and view redesign for GCU sync status and control
- Data transfer bug fixes for large rangeland fields

### 2.4.1 — 2026-06-18

- Fixed issues causing freezing and lagging on large rangeland fields
- Sped up the cloud sync logic so that multiple scans will upload faster
- Added status banner to operation field list

### 2.3.1 — 2026-05-12

- Added the ability to assign multiple samplers to the same job

### 2.3.0 — 2026-04-29

- Fix issue causing split field scans on GCU reboot mid-scan

### 2.2.0 — 2026-04-20

- Fixed issue with sample plan id disconnecting with gcu
- Added optimizations to bluetooth logic
- Various bug fixes

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## More apps by Pattern Ag, Inc.

- [EarthOptics Sampling](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthoptics-sampling/id1471211352)
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All apps by Pattern Ag, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1471211351

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