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mySoil

mySoil

Growing our knowledge

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58 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 7 Jul 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 13, 2012
  • July 2, 2020

Features

Developer

British Geological Survey
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About

Explore detailed soil maps and data for the UK and Europe. Access information on soil depth, texture, pH, temperature, and habitats. Contribute your own soil observations to build a community knowledge base.

✓UK and European soil maps
✓Soil depth and texture data
✓pH and temperature information
✓Habitat descriptions
✓Community soil data submission
✓Searchable locations
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What's New in mySoil

5.0.0

July 2, 2020

- Updated BGS branding - Bug fixes

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Terminally glitchy

All it shows me instead of a map is tiles repeating “1835
British
Geological Survey
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL
Error Loading Tile” so basically useless 😢
BillbjBillbj

It could just be me, but….

I cannot get this to work for the life of me. Location services are on, it just won’t load a thing. I won’t give up though. I’ll keep going!
innovative_birdinnovative_bird

Not working

This doesn’t work as no data loaded, plus has links to redundant apps!
olivergittinsolivergittins

No map

Cannot see map when app loads up
Big Johnny StewBig Johnny Stew

I LOVE SOIL

okay real talk, weve all stuck our dicks in some soil and let me say GUILTY ive had mg fair share of soil ventures. most of these experiences came from this trusty app!!!! thank you Mysoil!!!!
SendHulpSendHulp
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FAQ

What information does mySoil provide?

mySoil provides detailed soil information including depth, texture, pH, temperature, organic matter content, and dominant habitats. For European users, it also offers data on soil parent material.

What regions does mySoil cover?

The app offers comprehensive soil maps and data for the United Kingdom. European users can access soil parent material and other key data points for their region.

Can I contribute to mySoil?

Yes, users can contribute to building a community of soil information by sending in photos and details about their local soil. This helps to enrich the collective knowledge base.

Who is mySoil intended for?

mySoil is designed for anyone interested in European soils, including gardeners, vegetable growers, allotment owners, farmers, agricultural specialists, schools, colleges, environmentalists, and land-use planners.

Is mySoil free to use?

Yes, mySoil is a free application. It is supported by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and combines data from various reputable sources.