Comparison

Precision Gateway vs Hortec Sample Collection App

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

Head to head

Hortec Sample Collection App

Sample collection request app

Free

💼 Business

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About

Precision Gateway

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Precision Gateway Mapping is the mobile version for managing spatial data within the SGS Precision Gateway platform. The mapping app gives you access to all the geospatial data gathered on the farm, this includes maps such as: • Nutrient Index • Soil Physical • Soil Chemical • Satellite Imagery • VRT • Yield Interaction with the data is made possible by using your devices’ GPS coordinates, enabling a new dimension of working with the data. Registration on the app is required in order for us to provide a username and password. Once the registration is received, our operators will be in contact to further assist.

About

Hortec Sample Collection App

Features

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The Hortec Sample Collection App is to be used to generate laboratory sample collection requests. Requests can be made by producers and pack houses which are registered and approved by Hortec Pty Ltd. Requests are scheduled via the application and drivers receive instructions regarding the place and time of requested sample collections.

Screenshots

Precision Gateway4 screens

Hortec Sample Collection App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Precision Gateway at every 3 weeks against Hortec Sample Collection App's every 17 months. Hortec Sample Collection App's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Precision Gateway ships an update every 3 weeks, Hortec Sample Collection App every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Precision Gateway versus Hortec Sample Collection App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Precision Gateway	Hortec Sample Collection App
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Every 17 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.6	9.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	54 MB	43 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Ideal It Development Solutions (pty) Ltd	IWEBTEC CC

In-app purchases

None

Precision Gateway

No in-app purchases

None

Hortec Sample Collection App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Precision Gateway free?

Precision Gateway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Hortec Sample Collection App free?

Hortec Sample Collection App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Precision Gateway or Hortec Sample Collection App have ads?

Neither Precision Gateway nor Hortec Sample Collection App shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Precision Gateway or Hortec Sample Collection App?

Precision Gateway ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hortec Sample Collection App every 17 months. Most recently, Precision Gateway was updated on September 18, 2026 and Hortec Sample Collection App on June 4, 2026.