# Soil Type — Find & Catalog your farm soils

> App for identifying and cataloging farm soil types via the Ribbon Test. (iPhone/iPad app by Traversient Incorporated.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soil-type/id1307465503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Traversient Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478485461)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soil-type/id1307465503/reviews.md

## What is Soil Type?

Catalog the different types of soils you have in your farm lands with the Soil Type app.

The Soil Type app guides you through the "Ribbon Test" - a way to classify your top soil by feeling the texture of the soil when mixed with water. The Soil Type app provides an easy to use step by step wizard that walks you through the process with textual instructions.

The test is easily done on the field and all you need is a little bit of water and around 25 grams of topsoil from your field.

You can store your cataloged soil samples within the app and also store the map location of the sample along with a photo from your device camera!

## Key features

- Soil type identification via Ribbon Test
- Step-by-step textual instructions
- Store cataloged soil samples
- Record map location of samples
- Attach photos to soil samples

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soil-type/id1307465503/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Add

*2018-06-28*

The adds pops up in the middle of the options i have to choose, so basically I can’t do anything.

## Frequently asked questions about Soil Type

### How does Soil Type help identify soil?

Soil Type guides you through the "Ribbon Test," a method to classify topsoil texture by mixing it with water and feeling the result. The app provides step-by-step textual instructions for this process.

### What information can I store for each soil sample?

You can store the cataloged soil sample details, the map location of where the sample was taken, and a photo of the sample using your device's camera.

### Is Soil Type free to use?

Yes, Soil Type is available for free. However, it does contain advertisements.

### What devices does Soil Type support?

Soil Type is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

### How often is Soil Type updated?

The latest version of Soil Type is 1.2, which was last updated on September 10, 2021.

### What is the age rating for Soil Type?

Soil Type has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users and general audiences.

### Does Soil Type require an internet connection to work?

The description does not specify offline functionality. However, the core testing method can be performed in the field with minimal resources, suggesting it may function without a constant connection for the test itself.

### What are the user reviews like for Soil Type?

Soil Type has an average rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its current user base.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2021-09-10

Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2020-01-20

Includes support for dark mode.

### 1.0 — 2017-11-06

No release notes.

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| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Farmers Edge Soils](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farmers-edge-soils/id6737783109) | — | Free | Utilities |
| [Soil Test Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soil-test-pro/id485742991) | 3.7 (14) | Free | Utilities |
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All apps by Traversient Incorporated: https://appshunter.io/developer/1478485461

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