Comparison

UCI BlacklegCM vs Hone Lab

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

Head to head

UCI BlacklegCM

UCI Blackleg canola management

Rapid in-field measurement.

Free

📊 Productivity

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About

UCI BlacklegCM

Features

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UCI BlacklegCM helps you make decisions for the management of blackleg upper canopy infections (UCI) in canola crops in Australia

About

Hone Lab

This app enables farmers to quickly test the protein and moisture content of wheat and barley samples directly in the field. By wirelessly connecting to a compatible device, users receive real-time results for informed harvest and storage decisions, helping to maximize profits.

Highlights

Real-time grain quality testing
Protein and moisture readings
Wireless connection to Hone Lab Red device
Sample history tracking
In-field analysis for farmers

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Grain Quality Testing Made Easy on Your Farm. Analyse protein and moisture content of wheat and barley samples directly in the field with the Hone Lab mobile app. Connect wirelessly to your Hone Lab Red device to rapidly view results for informed harvest and storage decisions. Key Features: Real-time testing - Get immediate feedback on grain quality during harvesting Protein and moisture readings - Key metrics that impact grain value and storage Sample history across multiple devices - Track analysis over time Take the guesswork out of grain marketing, blending and handling. The intuitive Hone app empowers farmers to maximize profits through fast, accurate grain analysis wherever crops are grown. No additional equipment is needed beyond an iOS device and Hone Lab Red.

Screenshots

UCI BlacklegCM4 screens

Hone Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

UCI BlacklegCM and Hone Lab are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

UCI BlacklegCM ships an update every 2 months, Hone Lab every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

UCI BlacklegCM versus Hone Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	UCI BlacklegCM	Hone Lab
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	14.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	28 MB	213 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development	Rapid Phenotyping Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

UCI BlacklegCM

No in-app purchases

None

Hone Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UCI BlacklegCM free?

UCI BlacklegCM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Hone Lab free?

Hone Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do UCI BlacklegCM or Hone Lab have ads?

Neither UCI BlacklegCM nor Hone Lab shows ads.

Which is updated more often, UCI BlacklegCM or Hone Lab?

UCI BlacklegCM ships an update every 2 months, and Hone Lab every 5 weeks. Most recently, UCI BlacklegCM was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hone Lab on October 22, 2026.