Comparison

Simplot Advisor vs Horizon Ag

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Horizon Ag

This app offers rice farmers access to information on Provisia and Clearfield seed varieties. It includes tools for calculating seeding rates and calibrating drills, along with a feature to locate local retailers. The goal is to help farmers manage their crops for optimal returns.

Highlights
  • Provisia and Clearfield seed variety information
  • Seeding rate chart
  • Drill calibration tool
  • Local seed retailer locator
  • Crop management advice
Features
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The Horizon Ag mobile app provides rice farmers with the latest Provisia and Clearfield seed varieties, proven to perform. The app includes the Horizon Ag seeding rate chart, easily accessible when you’re in the field. You can use the seeding rate chart in conjunction with our drill calibration tool as you prepare to plant. If you’re not using our seeds, that’s okay, you can still use the drill calibration calculator with whichever seeds you do use. Just remember, Horizon Ag seeds are proven to perform. Finally, we’ve also made it handy to find your local Horizon Ag seed retailer from within the app. If you have any questions, reach out to us at info@horizonseed.com Horizon Ag is here to provide seed and give our best advice on managing your rice crop for the highest return on investment. We hope your rice season is proven to perform!

Screenshots

Simplot Advisor4 screens
Horizon Ag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Horizon Ag at 4.7 against Simplot Advisor's 4.3. Simplot Advisor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Horizon Ag holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplot Advisor ships an update every 3 weeks, Horizon Ag every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Simplot Advisor versus Horizon Ag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplot AdvisorHorizon Ag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgrian Inc.Horizon Ag LLC

Customer experience

Simplot Advisor

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Horizon Ag

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simplot Advisor

No in-app purchases

None

Horizon Ag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simplot Advisor free?
Simplot Advisor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Horizon Ag free?
Horizon Ag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simplot Advisor or Horizon Ag?
Horizon Ag is rated higher. Simplot Advisor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Horizon Ag averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Simplot Advisor or Horizon Ag have ads?
Neither Simplot Advisor nor Horizon Ag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simplot Advisor or Horizon Ag?
Simplot Advisor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Horizon Ag every 6 weeks. Most recently, Simplot Advisor was updated on November 2, 2026 and Horizon Ag on November 3, 2026.

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