SPRINGviewer vs LandPKS Soil ID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SPRINGviewer
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SPRINGviewer enables users to visualize and share model results with both geologists and non-geologists. The app provides an intuitive way to explore datasets generated by the SPRING groundwater model, including finite element meshes, geological structures, and various plots.
LandPKS Soil ID
This app helps identify soils in the field using global soil survey maps and guided data collection. It allows for offline use, project organization, and team collaboration. Data can be exported and is kept private.
- Soil matching from global map data
- Guided data collection for soil properties
- Offline data collection
- Project and team organization
- Data export and privacy controls
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LandPKS Soil ID is a free mobile app that helps identify soils in the field. Create a site anywhere in the world and instantly see potential soils ranked from global soil survey maps. Collect observations using step-by-step guides to refine the ranking — no lab or internet connection required. Available in English, French, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, and Georgian. Key Features: - Soil matching from global map data: Create a site and immediately see a ranked list of potential soils based on soil survey maps for that location. As site observations are entered, the ranking refines further by weighing similarity between observed properties and each potential soil. - Guided data collection: Step-by-step tools for slope, soil color, texture, rock fragments, surface cracks, and depth-by-depth soil profile observations. - Projects and teams: Create projects to organize sites, invite team members, and set standardized data collection requirements across locations. - Fully offline capable: Create sites and collect data without cell or internet service. Data syncs automatically when connectivity returns. - Data ownership and privacy: Control who can access site data. Export observations for use in other tools and reports. Who it's for: LandPKS Soil ID is used by agricultural consultants, soil scientists, extension agents, researchers, educators, government field staff, farmers, and ranchers — anyone who needs to identify or characterize soils on-site. It supports both solo fieldwork and coordinated data collection across organizations. Built on trusted partnerships: LandPKS is a long-running collaboration between government agencies, universities, and nonprofits dedicated to accessible soil science tools. Learn more at https://landpotential.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SPRINGviewer at weekly against LandPKS Soil ID's every 2 months. LandPKS Soil ID's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SPRINGviewer ships an update weekly, LandPKS Soil ID every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SPRINGviewer | LandPKS Soil ID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Torsten Seidel | Tech Matters |
In-app purchases
SPRINGviewer
No in-app purchases
LandPKS Soil ID
No in-app purchases
