Simplot Advisor vs FOCUS Zoom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simplot Advisor
This app offers precision agronomy and compliance tools for crop advisors and growers. It enables seamless, real-time data syncing and offline capabilities for continuous productivity in the field. Advanced access requires a user account.
- Create and manage grower, farm, and field records
- Offline editing and data management
- Geo-referenced scouting observations with photos
- Offline GPS-enabled soil and plant sample collection
- Access in-season imagery and map overlays
- Real-time cloud synchronization
- Robust permissions model
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Simplot Advisor provides crop advisors and growers with an innovative suite of precision agronomy and compliance tools. Seamless, real-time data syncing and full offline capabilities allow field-based users to remain informed and productive at all times. NOTE • Use of this app requires an Simplot Advisor user account with advanced access. • Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. MOBILE DATA MANAGEMENT • Create and manage grower, farm, field and planting records and boundary maps • Full editing capabilities while disconnected in the field • Boundary mapping with external GPS integration and auto-smoothing capabilities • Quick and accurate manual mapping with polygon, circle and split drawing tools • Multiple map background imagery providers (Apple, Google, Bing, etc.) CLOUD SYNC • Real-time background cloud sync automatically keeps everyone updated • Data synced from the device in real-time as records are created while connected • Data generated while offline is queued and sent automatically once a connection is detected • Two-way sync keeps all mobile devices in sync within minutes of any change • Robust permissions model prevents syncing and viewing of unauthorized data FIELD SCOUTING • Create geo-referenced scouting observations and attach photos and notes • Record pest observations for disease, insects and weeds • Record additional observations for nutrient deficiencies, soil moisture, crop damage and more • Share observations via text message directly from the field • Synchronize observations in real time with your co-workers or customers FIELD SAMPLING • Offline GPS-enabled soil and plant sample collection • Grid, zone, target and freeform sampling modes for point and composite samples • Sample using targets generated from field imagery, logged data (planting, harvest, EM, etc.), soil samples and more • Request lab recommendations for your sampling job • Share sample information sheet directly from the field via text message, email and more IMAGERY / MAP OVERLAYS • Access in-season imagery for your fields • Easily view available image dates and switch between layers with a single tap • View map overlays for planting, application, harvest records and more when scouting or sampling fields • Utilize location information along with imagery and map overlays for powerful guided scouting • Access in-season imagery and map layers to validate sample event locations
FOCUS Zoom
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Access your real-time driver, vehicle, and equipment data from your FOCUS Fleet and Fuel Management account whenever you need it, wherever you need it. Because the pressure to keep up with your business doesn’t stop when you are away from your office computer, the easy-to-use FOCUS Zoom mobile app allows you to access key information about your fleet. Now you can run your business as smoothly on-the-go as you do behind the desk, whether you’re in the field, in a meeting, or even out of town. • Native app gives you full functionality, not just mobile web browsing • Quickly locate any vehicle or piece of equipment in the field or find the closest technician to complete an urgent job • Keep on top of driver performance, as well as group and vehicle status • View drive time, work cycle hours, function status, and more a single tap • Receive real-time activity alerts and notifications within the app Please Note: You must be a FOCUS by TELUS customer to use this app. By downloading and using this application, you are agreeing to our Terms of Use. The complete text of which is located here : https://focusoptimization.com/en/tou-zoom/ If you disagree with the above Terms of Use, please refrain from downloading and using the application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simplot Advisor at every 3 weeks against FOCUS Zoom's every 5 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simplot Advisor ships an update every 3 weeks, FOCUS Zoom every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simplot Advisor | FOCUS Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Agrian Inc. | TELUS Communications Inc. |
In-app purchases
Simplot Advisor
No in-app purchases
FOCUS Zoom
No in-app purchases
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