Comparison

Simplot Advisor vs TELUS Agronomy Mobile

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

TELUS Agronomy Mobile

This mobile tool enhances agricultural recordkeeping and field management for crop advisors and growers. It offers real-time data syncing, detailed field scouting, and advanced sampling capabilities. Manage grower, farm, and field data seamlessly from your device.

Highlights
  • Create and manage grower, farm, and field records
  • Draw and edit field boundaries
  • Geo-referenced scouting observations with photos
  • Grid, zone, and target sampling modes
  • Access in-season imagery and map overlays
  • Real-time cloud data synchronization
  • Assign and manage tasks
Features
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Description: TELUS Agronomy Mobile is our new and powerful mobile companion to TELUS Agronomy, our market-leading web application that provides crop advisors, consultants and growers with an innovative suite of precision agronomy and recordkeeping tools. With seamless and real-time data syncing, it allows field-based users to remain informed and productive at all times. NOTE • Use of this app requires a paid TELUS Agronomy subscription with advanced access privileges and a TELUS Agriculture contract. • Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. MOBILE DATA MANAGEMENT • Create and manage grower, farm, field, planting records, and boundary maps • Connect external GPS devices for enhanced boundary mapping accuracy • Draw and edit field boundaries using polygon, circle and split tools • Choose from multiple map background imagery providers (Apple, Google, Bing, etc.) CLOUD SYNC • Automatically syncs files in real-time while connected • Updates records instantly as they're created on any device • Syncs changes across all authorized mobile devices within minutes • Secure permissions ensure data access only for authorized user 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 • 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 • Create sampling plans using grid, zone, target or freeform patterns • Generate sampling points from field imagery, planting data, harvest logs, and soil data • Submit samples directly to labs for analysis and recommendations • Share sampling details instantly via text or email from the field IMAGERY / MAP OVERLAYS • Access in-season imagery from multiple providers 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 What’s new: APPLICATION • New mobile application available on iOS SCOUTING • Area Observation • Farm/field notes • Multiple observations in a single pin area • Last scouted date TASKS • Assign tasks to any team member directly • Receive instant notifications for task updates and deadlines • Create tasks that automatically repeat on your preferred schedule • Set up scouting tasks to track field observations and crop conditions • Plan sampling tasks with specific collection points and requirements • View all tasks on an interactive field map LABELS • Search product labels by name, ingredient or keyword • View digital labels with rates and safety details • Save preferred products to your favorites list SOIL SAMPLING • Multi/ Individual point package support • Generate lab checking sheet • Sampling Work Order Support • View Map Layers while Sampling MAP LAYERS • View Zones • Perform Spatial Analysis CROP RECORDS • Share crop records • Relate scouting observations to recommendations VARIABLE RATE • Relate scouting observations to recommendations • Edit variable rate Rx NOTIFICATIONS • In app notifications

Screenshots

Simplot Advisor4 screens
TELUS Agronomy Mobile1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TELUS Agronomy Mobile at 5.0 against Simplot Advisor's 4.3. Simplot Advisor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

TELUS Agronomy Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplot Advisor ships an update every 3 weeks, TELUS Agronomy Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Simplot Advisor versus TELUS Agronomy Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplot AdvisorTELUS Agronomy Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgrian Inc.Telus Ag and Consumer Goods

Customer experience

Simplot Advisor

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

TELUS Agronomy Mobile

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simplot Advisor

No in-app purchases

None

TELUS Agronomy Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simplot Advisor free?
Simplot Advisor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TELUS Agronomy Mobile free?
TELUS Agronomy Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simplot Advisor or TELUS Agronomy Mobile?
TELUS Agronomy Mobile is rated higher. Simplot Advisor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TELUS Agronomy Mobile averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Simplot Advisor or TELUS Agronomy Mobile have ads?
Neither Simplot Advisor nor TELUS Agronomy Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simplot Advisor or TELUS Agronomy Mobile?
Simplot Advisor ships an update every 3 weeks, and TELUS Agronomy Mobile monthly. Most recently, Simplot Advisor was updated on September 10, 2026 and TELUS Agronomy Mobile on September 22, 2026.

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