Comparison

EDC vs Soil Cub

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

Head to head
About

EDC

Features
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EDC is an app developed to capture field trial data directly in the field. Traditionally, people have collected this data using paper and pencil and carrying a camera and a device to collect GPS coordinates. This lightweight app allows people to get data organized and ready to be sent to your email. For general use like universities, researchers, agronomists, farmers, a user that wants to get tag pictures of their field scouting and the ability to capture this photos of crop, pests or diseases or simply capture notes while they are in the field they can do without carrying extra tools. Share this locations, data, photos or notes with others on collaborative way.

About

Soil Cub

This app provides instant soil and environmental data, including moisture, temperature, and electrical conductivity. Record measurements with GPS location, generate detailed CSV reports, and visualize your data for informed decisions.

Highlights
  • Soil moisture readings (VWC)
  • Soil temperature readings
  • Electrical conductivity (EC) readings
  • Air temperature and humidity
  • Record measurement location (GPS)
  • Generate CSV reports
  • Data visualization
Features
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Get instant soil and environment data or record them using this Soil Cub app including soil moisture, soil temperature, soil bulk electrical conductivity, soil pore electrical conductivity, air temperature, air humidity. EarthScout Soil Cub Meter+ uses precision research grade TDR soil sensors. Soil Cub Meter+ measurements are highly accurate numerical values you can use to monitor grow conditions and make decisions anywhere/anytime. Features: 1. Soil Moisture reading: The Volumetric Water Content (VWC) of your soil as a percent of moisture. Reference it to know when to water. 2. Soil Temperature reading: The temperature of your soil in degrees Fahrenheit. Reference it to know when to plant, fertilize, and more. 3. Soil Bulk/Pore Electrical Conductivity (EC) reading: EC (salinity/soil salt content) readings in decisiemens (dS/m). Reference it to manage plant health. 4. Air Temperature & Humidity reading: Added environmental data to enhance your experience. 5. Location: Use Soil Cub app to record the readings location (GPS/zone). Measurement site could be a farm field, flower pot, soil depth etc. 6. Reports: Generate and upload detalied reports in CSV format directly from Soil Cub app 7. Data Visualization: Use session or zone view to analyze soil data right on the Soil Cub app.

Screenshots

EDC4 screens
Soil Cub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Soil Cub at every 6 weeks against EDC's every 4 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

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

EDC ships an update every 4 months, Soil Cub every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
EDC versus Soil Cub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEDCSoil Cub
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBayer GroupIndustrial Smart LLC

In-app purchases

None

EDC

No in-app purchases

None

Soil Cub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EDC free?
EDC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soil Cub free?
Soil Cub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EDC or Soil Cub have ads?
Neither EDC nor Soil Cub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EDC or Soil Cub?
EDC ships an update every 4 months, and Soil Cub every 6 weeks. Most recently, EDC was updated on October 26, 2026 and Soil Cub on October 12, 2026.

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