FertiCalc vs Soil Type Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
FertiCalc
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This application assists farmers distribute fertilisers evenly in a field. It takes the recommended rate of fertiliser rate per hectare and works out the linear distance that given volume of fertiliser must cover. The calculator will work regardless of the size of container used to distribute the fertiliser. This calculator is also useful when calibrating the dispensing flow rate of equipment such as a knapsack fertiliser applicator.
Soil Type Analyzer
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Soil Type Analyzer turns the classic mason jar test into a clear answer about the ground you garden, grow, or build on. Soil texture, the balance of sand, silt, and clay, shapes almost everything about how soil behaves: how fast it drains, how well it holds water and nutrients, how easily roots move through it, and which plants will thrive. Soil Type Analyzer helps you find that balance with a simple test you can do at home, no lab and no special equipment. How it works: Shake soil and water together in a clear jar and let it settle. The particles separate into layers, sand on the bottom, then silt, then clay on top. Those layer heights are your soil's texture. Two ways to measure: 1. Photo mode. Take a photo of the settled jar, then slide the on-screen level bars to match each layer. The percentages update as you drag. 2. Manual mode. Prefer a ruler? Enter each layer's thickness in centimeters or inches and let the app do the math. What you get: - Your soil texture class from the USDA system, shown right on the soil texture triangle. - Exact sand, silt, and clay percentages. - Clear, plain-language tips for improving your soil. - Guidance on the kinds of plants suited to your soil. - A built-in illustrated guide for prepping and running the jar test. - A reference chart of all twelve soil types with short descriptions. Private by design: Everything runs on your device. There is no account to create, no ads, and nothing is collected or uploaded. Your photos and measurements stay with you. Made for gardeners, growers, homesteaders, landscapers, students, and anyone curious about the soil beneath their feet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FertiCalc at 8.0 against Soil Type Analyzer's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FertiCalc | Soil Type Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 โ better | 17.6 |
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| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roedolf Johannes Nieuwenhuis | Snowcha Design LLC |
In-app purchases
FertiCalc
No in-app purchases
Soil Type Analyzer
No in-app purchases









