# LandPKS Classic — Discover your land's potential

> Sustainable land management tool for soil and vegetation data analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Tech Matters.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/landpks-classic/id1084892005 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tech Matters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688737958)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/landpks-classic/id1084892005/reviews.md

## What is LandPKS Classic?

Knowledge for sustainable land management – in your hands!

The LandPKS Classic app helps you make more sustainable land management decisions by allowing you to
access existing and collect new geo-located data about soils and vegetation on your land. The app
predicts your soil and provides access to climate, habitat and sustainable land management information.
It also allows you to quickly and easily track soil health and vegetation over time. Your data is stored in
free cloud storage, which means that you can access your data from anywhere! LandPKS Classic app does
not require a data connection to be used, so you can upload your data whenever you have connectivity.

Specific features include:
o A tools feature that provides easy access to tools to assess soil texture, soil color, soil
identification, and water holding capacity, as well as quick access to climate data, soil health
assessment methods, and a sustainable land management practice database.
o The Vegetation module allows for fast and repeatable monitoring of vegetation cover over time;
all you need is a yard or meter stick! Graphs of your land cover data are available immediately
offline after completing these measurements.
o The SoilHealth module includes clear instructions (with additional videos on the website) for
monitoring soil health.
o The LandInfo module makes site and soil characterization fast and easy! This module walks you
through determining your soil texture by hand and helps you collect other important data
points. It then provides an estimate of your soil ID and provides a Land Capability Classification
to help with land use planning and land management.
o The Soil Conservation module contains a database of sustainable land management practices
from the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) that you can
filter based on your soil and land properties.
o The Habitat module provides information about animals, plants, fish, and other species found in
your area, and allows you to compare your soil and vegetation data to habitat requirements (US
only)

Learn more about the LandPKS app with online guides and videos at https://landpotential.org. Data can
be accessed at https://portal.landpotential.org

The LandPKS app was initially developed by USDA-ARS in collaboration with CU Boulder and NMSU with support
from USAID, BLM, NRCS, FFAR, TNC, and contributions from a large number of US and global
cooperators. Since 2022, it has been stewarded by Terraso.

## Key features

- Soil texture and color assessment
- Vegetation cover monitoring
- Soil health tracking
- Sustainable land management practices database
- Habitat information
- Offline data collection and access

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/landpks-classic/id1084892005/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good app

*2016-09-21*

Very useful app for scientists

## Frequently asked questions about LandPKS Classic

### What is LandPKS used for?

LandPKS helps users make sustainable land management decisions by collecting and analyzing geo-located data on soils and vegetation. It provides insights into soil health, climate, habitat, and sustainable practices.

### Can I use LandPKS offline?

Yes, LandPKS does not require a data connection to be used. You can collect and analyze data offline and upload it later when you have connectivity.

### What kind of data can I collect with LandPKS?

You can collect data on soil texture, soil color, soil identification, water holding capacity, vegetation cover, and soil health. The app also provides access to climate and habitat information.

### Is LandPKS free to use?

Yes, LandPKS is completely free to download and use. Your data is also stored in free cloud storage.

### What devices does LandPKS support?

LandPKS is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is LandPKS updated?

The latest version of LandPKS is 3.8.1, and it was last updated on July 30, 2025. Updates typically include new features and improvements.

### Where can I find more information about LandPKS?

You can learn more about the LandPKS app through online guides and videos available at https://landpotential.org. Data can also be accessed at https://portal.landpotential.org.

### What is the age rating for LandPKS?

LandPKS has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.8.4 — 2026-07-24

- changed app name
- updated urls
- fixed analytics bug

### 3.8.1 — 2025-07-30

- Bug fixes for sign-in issues; users may need to sign-in again
- Bug fixes for camera and photo upload
- Updates to more recent libraries and tools

### 3.7.9 — 2022-12-13

Bug Fixes.

### 3.7.7 — 2022-09-25

UX redesign
New Tools section
New mapping features
Account Delete

### 3.7.5 — 2022-04-05

Bug Fixes.

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