Comparison

Ag PhD Soils vs MFA Agronomy Dashboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ag PhD Soils

This app streamlines soil sampling with an easy step process, providing fast lab results and personalized recommendations from experts. It offers aerial imagery maps and unlimited access to precision ag specialists, allowing you to test any acreage with a pay-as-you-go model.

Highlights
  • Easy grid sampling process
  • Fast lab results (5-7 days)
  • Aerial imagery maps
  • Unlimited precision ag specialist access
  • Pay-as-you-go testing
  • Offline work capability
  • GPS field boundary drawing
Features
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Ag PhD Soils provides you with a fast, accurate tool for soil sampling. Designed to save you money and maximize your yields, Ag PhD Soils provides you with unmatched soil testing expertise at your fingertips. You will receive high quality lab results and personalized recommendations from the Ag PhD experts, Brian and Darren Hefty. FEATURES INCLUDE -Easy step process for grid sampling your fields. -FAST lab results in 5-7 days. -Aerial imagery maps of your fields. -Unlimited access to Precision Ag Specialists -Test as many or as few acres as you choose. Simply pay as you go, there are no contracts or obligations. IN THE FIELD (on your smart phone or tablet) -Sync your mobile devices to stay updated. -Work without cellular service. -Draw field boundaries with GPS. -High contrast viewing option for better visibility in the sunlight. -Create new soil sample jobs including setting grids for your field. -Save time. Customers report easily sampling over 1000 acres per day. AT YOUR DESK (on your Ag PhD Soils Web account) -Create new soil sample jobs including setting grids for your field. -Print shipping sheets to send to the lab with your samples. -View and print lab results/analysis. -View and print fertilizer recommendation maps. -View and print aerial images of your fields. -Order bags, boxes and shipping labels based on the estimated acreage to be tested. -Generate Variable Rate Prescriptions and download recommendations and controller files. -View complete history of your soil tests. -Automatic data back-up. Ag PhD Soils works exclusively with Midwest Laboratories to provide you with the most comprehensive test package available.

About

MFA Agronomy Dashboard

This app helps agronomists and farmers collaborate by providing accessible field data for decision-making. It allows for offline data collection, pest scouting, report generation, and sharing of recommendations. Premium features offer advanced editing and data access.

Highlights
  • Offline field data collection
  • Crop scouting and pest observation
  • Create and share recommendations
  • Generate and share PDF reports
  • Soil sampling and nutrient recommendations
  • Export data as shapefile
  • Secure data storage via agX Platform
Features
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MFA Agronomy Dashboard helps agronomists and farmers collaborate on farming decisions by making field data accessible and easy to collect. By connecting to the agX Platform, standardized field data is available offline and can be shared with other users and applications.

 Features: 
* Scout crops for pest pressures and easily record and collect observation photos
 * Create and share recommendation from the field 
* Generate PDF reports and share via email or text 
* Soil sample using a grid, zones, or previous soil sampling points 
* View fertilizer and nutrient recommendations
 * Send recommendations wirelessly using Raven Slingshot® 
* Export data as a shapefile 
* Receive rainfall estimates updated to the hour for each field
 * Drive or draw new field boundaries 
* Store and share data securely via the agX Platform

 ACCOMPLISH EVEN MORE WITH MFA Agronomy Dashboard PREMIUM! MFA Agronomy Dashboard Premium unlocks advanced features: 

* Advanced Fertilizer Recommendation Editor – Edit variable rate recommendations by total product or cost
 * Product Labels/SDS – View up to date product information, labels, SDS and store for offline use
 * Variety Tech Sheets – View and share variety traits/information and store for offline use
 * Premium Reports – Beautiful PDF reports that cover your Scouting and Recommendation communication needs 
* Recents Search – A tool to increase efficiency in recommendation creation by sourcing previous activities 
* $49.99 Monthly, $499.99 Annually 

*Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. 
*MFA Agronomy Dashboard Premium subscription prices may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase.

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Screenshots

Ag PhD Soils4 screens
MFA Agronomy Dashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MFA Agronomy Dashboard at 100% against Ag PhD Soils's 0%. MFA Agronomy Dashboard also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.6). Ag PhD Soils's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MFA Agronomy Dashboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Ag PhD Soils asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MFA Agronomy Dashboard holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Ag PhD Soils's written reviews are positive against 100% of MFA Agronomy Dashboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ag PhD Soils ships an update every 3 weeks, MFA Agronomy Dashboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ag PhD Soils versus MFA Agronomy Dashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAg PhD SoilsMFA Agronomy Dashboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (13 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAg PhDMFA Incorporated

Customer experience

Ag PhD Soils

All ratings13 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MFA Agronomy Dashboard

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ag PhD Soils

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MFA Agronomy Dashboard

Subscriptions2
  • MFA Agronomy Dashboard Monthly$49.991 Month
  • MFA Agronomy Dashboard Annual$499.991 Year

Questions

Is Ag PhD Soils free?
Ag PhD Soils is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MFA Agronomy Dashboard free?
MFA Agronomy Dashboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ag PhD Soils or MFA Agronomy Dashboard?
MFA Agronomy Dashboard is rated higher. Ag PhD Soils averages 1.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MFA Agronomy Dashboard averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Ag PhD Soils or MFA Agronomy Dashboard have ads?
Neither Ag PhD Soils nor MFA Agronomy Dashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ag PhD Soils or MFA Agronomy Dashboard?
Ag PhD Soils ships an update every 3 weeks, and MFA Agronomy Dashboard every 2 months. Most recently, Ag PhD Soils was updated on October 22, 2026 and MFA Agronomy Dashboard on October 29, 2026.

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