Recon SpreadSense vs QD3000
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Recon SpreadSense
This utility app uses acoustic sensors to monitor floaters for blockages, sending instant notifications to your iPad. It helps ensure accurate product application, reduces operator stress by eliminating visual checks, and monitors machine performance for optimal efficiency.
- Acoustic blockage monitoring
- Real-time iPad notifications
- Compatibility with major floater models
- Measures individual deflector flow
- Easy sensor installation
- Monitors machine performance
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Recon SpreadSense from Intelligent Ag is an acoustic-based blockage monitor for floaters. If there is a blockage anywhere on the floater's system, you'll receive quick and accurate notifications on your iPad. Recon SpreadSense is compatible with most floater models (TerraGator and RoGator AirMax Precision and Air Spreader systems, CASE IH with 810 Flex-Air systems, and John Deere AB485). Accurate application for your customers Stand out with the latest technology to ensure the most accurate application for your customers. Reduce operator stress Ensure accurate distribution of products across your floater and increase your efficiency by not having to visually detect flow issues. Improve the effectiveness of the applicator and reduce the risk of misapplied product and customer complaints. Monitor machine performance Monitor machine performance to ensure optimal application. Identify other issues affecting your floater. With Recon SpreadSense you can measure individual deflector flow status and relative flow across the entire boom. Easy to install The acoustic sensors are easy to install on the back of each deflector which doesn’t cause any disruption to product flow.
QD3000
Control and modify all features of the QuickDraw 3000 Max. Remotely create and edit recipes, products, and management items. Sort and email historical batch information for record-keeping.
- Remote device control
- Modify device features
- Create/edit recipes
- Manage products
- Access historical data
- Email batch information
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The QD3000 App works in conjunction with the QuickDraw 3000 Max. The App allows the user to control and modify all features and functions on the QuickDraw 3000 Max. The App also allows the user to remotely create/modify Recipes, Products, and all other management items. Historical batch information can be sorted and emailed to help with record keeping.
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Recon SpreadSense at Free against QD3000's $0.99. Recon SpreadSense also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). QD3000's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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
Recon SpreadSense is free to download; QD3000 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Recon SpreadSense against 5.0 for QD3000. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
Recon SpreadSense ships an update every 6 months, QD3000 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Recon SpreadSense | QD3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 257 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Intelligent Agricultural Solutions, LLC | SureFire Ag Systems |
Customer experience
Recon SpreadSense
QD3000
In-app purchases
Recon SpreadSense
No in-app purchases
QD3000
No in-app purchases
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