Hone Lab vs NetBlotchBM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
NetBlotchBM
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NetBlotchBM factors in grain price, input costs, yield benefits, seasonal conditions, crop circumstance and conditions, state, fungicide strategies and other diseases to give you the best case, worst case and most likely estimates of financial return from different management strategies. NetBlotchBM does not account for all factors that can affect net blotch in barley crops, so information provided by this tool should not be considered to be tailored to the circumstances of any individual farm.
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Verdict
Hone Lab and NetBlotchBM are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hone Lab | NetBlotchBM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 213 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rapid Phenotyping Pty Ltd | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development |
In-app purchases
Hone Lab
No in-app purchases
NetBlotchBM
No in-app purchases









