Comparison

Recon SpreadSense vs QA Farmer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Acoustic blockage monitoring
  • Real-time iPad notifications
  • Compatibility with major floater models
  • Measures individual deflector flow
  • Easy sensor installation
  • Monitors machine performance
Features
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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.

About

QA Farmer

This app consolidates weather forecasts, grain market data, bin inventory tracking, and agronomy tools for farmers. It simplifies decision-making for fieldwork, market sales, and farm planning by providing essential information in a single, user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Trusted weather forecasts for fieldwork
  • Local grain market and futures tracking
  • Grain bin inventory management
  • Agronomist tools integration
  • Farmer-first design for field use
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QA Farmer brings weather, grain markets, bin tracking, and agronomy tools into one farmer-friendly app—so you can stop juggling multiple apps and get real answers faster. This all-in-one tool helps you decide when it’s safe to spray, track your bin position, watch the markets, and stay connected with your agronomist—all in a single tap. Key Features: • Weather you can trust – Hourly and daily forecasts built for fieldwork, with wind speed, direction, and spray windows at-a-glance • Grain market insights – Track local elevator bids and futures side-by-side, with price alerts so you know when to sell • Bin inventory made easy – Log what’s in storage, filter by crop type, and see your grain storage instantly • Agronomist tools – Available only if your agronomist or crop consultant subscribes to FarmQA. • Farmer-first design – Big buttons, simple navigation, and built for field conditions QA Farmer is free to download and includes a 30-day trial. After the trial, a subscription is required to access all features. Subscription options are available in-app. Designed for: • Row crop operations (corn, soybeans, wheat, and more)
 • Tracking and managing grain bin inventory 
• Watching grain markets and setting price alerts
 • Confident spray and planting decisions
 • Sharing recommendations with your agronomist (when using FarmQA)
 • Peace of mind in daily farm planning Download QA Farmer today and simplify your farm decisions. https://farmqa.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QA Farmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recon SpreadSense at none against QA Farmer's 2. Recon SpreadSense also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). QA Farmer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. QA Farmer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Recon SpreadSense asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Recon SpreadSense against 5.0 for QA Farmer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recon SpreadSense ships an update every 6 months, QA Farmer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Recon SpreadSense versus QA Farmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecon SpreadSenseQA Farmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntelligent Agricultural Solutions, LLCFarmQA

Customer experience

Recon SpreadSense

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QA Farmer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Recon SpreadSense

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QA Farmer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium - Save 17%$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Recon SpreadSense free?
Recon SpreadSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QA Farmer free?
QA Farmer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recon SpreadSense or QA Farmer?
Recon SpreadSense and QA Farmer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Recon SpreadSense or QA Farmer have ads?
Neither Recon SpreadSense nor QA Farmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recon SpreadSense or QA Farmer?
Recon SpreadSense ships an update every 6 months, and QA Farmer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Recon SpreadSense was updated on September 22, 2026 and QA Farmer on October 7, 2026.

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