Comparison

PhenoTop vs SeedMetrics

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

Head to head
About

PhenoTop

This application facilitates offline and online data collection for plant breeding in the field, including observations, selections, and image capture. It synchronizes data automatically and provides detailed plot profiles with historical and current information.

Highlights
  • Offline and online data collection
  • Image capture for observations
  • Automatic data synchronization
  • Detailed plot profiles
  • Barcode scanning for plot access
  • Advanced sorting and filtering
Features
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PhenoTop is your field's digital command center - Phenome One's mobile application for smartphones and tablets. Designed for breeders, researchers, and field teams, it enables seamless offline and online data collection directly where it matters: in the field. Key Capabilities: * Offline & Online: Collect observations, selections, and images anytime, anywhere. Data automatically syncs when connected. * Field-Ready Design: Fields configured in Phenome One instantly transfer to your device with all historical and current data. * Complete Plot Profile: View germplasm, images, observations, selections, plant info, and cross-field insights at a glance. * Fast Data Entry: Simplified workflow for recording traits and observations with advanced filtering and sorting. * Barcode Integration: Use QR/barcode readers to accelerate plot identification and data collection. * Real-Time Sync: Automatic synchronization with clear status indicators—stay connected to your team's data. Experience field evaluations like never before. Simple, efficient, powerful.

About

SeedMetrics

This application uses AI-powered image processing to accurately count seeds and determine their weight. It streamlines operations for the seed industry by providing real-time, objective data without requiring specialized machinery. The system ensures traceability and facilitates efficient decision-making for various seed types.

Highlights
  • AI-powered image processing
  • Accurate kernel counting
  • Weight of a thousand seeds (PMS) calculation
  • Supports corn, sorghum, soybeans, and vegetables
  • Real-time data and traceability
  • No machinery required
Features
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SeedMetrics is a highly accurate kernel counting system designed to meet the demands of the seed industry, both in laboratory and field settings. With image processing powered by artificial intelligence, the application performs kernel counts on ears and loose kernels, eliminating the need for machinery. Capable of handling a variety of seeds, including corn, sorghum, soybeans, and vegetables, to determine the PMS (weight of a thousand seeds), the system provides real-time information, facilitating more objective and efficient decision-making, while ensuring traceability. SeedMetrics is essential for optimizing operations in the seed industry. • Tailored for the seed industry. • Precise and objective counting. • Process digitalization. • No need for assets, investments, or maintenance. • Records weight, batch, contract, and other information along with the count and photo. • Possible integration with ERP.

Screenshots

PhenoTop4 screens
SeedMetrics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SeedMetrics at 5.0 against PhenoTop's 2.3. PhenoTop's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SeedMetrics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhenoTop ships an update every 2 months, SeedMetrics monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PhenoTop versus SeedMetrics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhenoTopSeedMetrics
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhenome NetworksSeedMetrics

Customer experience

PhenoTop

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SeedMetrics

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PhenoTop

No in-app purchases

None

SeedMetrics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhenoTop free?
PhenoTop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SeedMetrics free?
SeedMetrics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PhenoTop or SeedMetrics?
SeedMetrics is rated higher. PhenoTop averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SeedMetrics averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PhenoTop or SeedMetrics have ads?
Neither PhenoTop nor SeedMetrics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhenoTop or SeedMetrics?
PhenoTop ships an update every 2 months, and SeedMetrics monthly. Most recently, PhenoTop was updated on October 25, 2026 and SeedMetrics on October 30, 2026.

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