Comparison

Bin vs eKonomics by Nutrien

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

Head to head
About

Bin

Monitor your stored grain's condition in real-time from anywhere. View detailed sensor data, manage alerts, and control aeration fans remotely. Track grain management efforts and inventory across all your bins.

Highlights
  • Real-time grain condition monitoring
  • Detailed bin heatmaps
  • Customizable alerts
  • Remote fan control
  • Grain management event logging
  • Inventory overview
  • Bin-Sense Direct device integration
Features
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The Bin-Sense® Mobile app lets you monitor your stored grain from anywhere! The app works with Bin-Sense® Live and gives you real-time information about the condition of grain in your bins. The app also works with Bin-Sense® Direct devices to track grain conditions right at the bin. - Scroll through the summary page for a quick glance at the overall status of your stored grain - Get more detail from each bin’s heatmap where you can check the grain condition sensor by sensor - Control what alerts you receive from each bin’s notification settings - Remotely control your aeration fans connected to Bin-Sense® fan controllers - Record your grain management efforts on the events tab - Check out the inventory page for an overview of the grain in all your bins - Connect to a Bin-Sense® Direct device and use the app to program cable IDs, check cables, and test fan controllers - Add your bins monitored with Bin-Sense® Direct to the app and easily read and compare grain conditions - Requires Bin-Sense® Live and/or Bin-Sense® Direct hardware

About

eKonomics by Nutrien

This app provides farmers with essential tools and data for optimizing crop production and maximizing investments. It offers features for weather forecasting, nutrient management, tractor calculations, and access to agronomic research and news.

Highlights
  • Local weather forecasting
  • Nutrient management calculators
  • Tractor application calculators
  • Crop input cost assessment
  • Agronomic news and research
  • Ask an Agronomist feature
Features
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The eKonomics app puts practical farming tools and information in the palm of your hand. Get accurate information, research, and insights anytime, anywhere. From nutrient management and ROI calculators to local weather tools, commodity prices and an “Ask an Agronomist” feature, it’s everything you need to maximize your farming investments and decision making. Weather Tools: Local Forecasting Get accurate, location-specific forecasts tailored to your farm. Monitor temperature, wind, and moisture in real time and plan fieldwork with a five-day temperature outlook. Growing Degree Days Calculator Measure heat accumulation in your area to better predict crop maturity and pest development rates based on geographic location. Make timely, data-driven decisions with insights tailored to your local conditions. Rainfall Tracker Track rainfall in your fields and spot weather patterns and trends over time. Use the location-specific data to guide field decisions and manage risk by identifying potential conditions for drought, flooding, or nutrient loss. Tractor Calculators: NH3 Acres Per Tank Take the guesswork out of how far your ammonia will go. Use the tool to maximize your efficiency and quickly calculate how many acres your tank will cover. Nitrogen Per Acre Understand your nitrogen rate with confidence. Enter the amount of NH3 applied in Metric or U.S. units to get accurate per-acre insights. Tractor Speed Calculate how much time you need for application based on your setup and speed. See your acreage coverage and application rate. Fertilizer Planning Calculators: Input Planning Calculator Assess and compare crop input costs across your fields. Build a complete cost picture to make more informed, profitable planning decisions. Dry Fertilizer Calculator Create custom fertilizer blends with confidence. Calculate NPKS values to meet your crop needs and maximize nutrient efficiency. Nutrient Planning Calculators: ROI Calculator Inform nutrient application plans and zero in on the optimal phosphorus and potassium rates based on the expected nutrient response of your fields. Nutrient Removal Calculator Calculate nutrient removal based on crop yield and standard removal rates for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur. Include your input costs to evaluate economic impact and guide nutrient planning. Prairie Nutrient Calculator Make more informed decisions after harvest. Determine how much to replace to optimize fertilizer use and maximize crop performance in Western Canada. News and CEU Credits Stay up to date with the latest agronomic news, research, and insights. Take advantage of CEU opportunities to maintain certifications and keep your knowledge sharp. Fertilizer and Crop Data Explore fertilizer toolkits, crop guides, and agronomic resources built for your operation to help you plan with confidence across every acre. The Dirt PodKast Hosted by Nutrien senior agronomist Mike Howell, The Dirt PodKast features down-and-dirty agronomic science and insights. Hear experts break down the latest research, trends, and news impacting your operation. Ask an Agronomist Get expert advice you can count on. Ask your questions and get answers from a team of experienced agronomists for free, with no obligation.

Screenshots

Bin4 screens
eKonomics by Nutrien4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eKonomics by Nutrien at 100% against Bin's 14%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Bin ships an update every 3 weeks, eKonomics by Nutrien monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bin versus eKonomics by Nutrien: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBineKonomics by Nutrien
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntraGrain Technologies IncNutrien

Customer experience

Bin

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

eKonomics by Nutrien

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bin

No in-app purchases

None

eKonomics by Nutrien

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bin free?
Bin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eKonomics by Nutrien free?
eKonomics by Nutrien is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bin or eKonomics by Nutrien have ads?
Neither Bin nor eKonomics by Nutrien shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bin or eKonomics by Nutrien?
Bin ships an update every 3 weeks, and eKonomics by Nutrien monthly. Most recently, Bin was updated on November 7, 2026 and eKonomics by Nutrien on November 3, 2026.

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