# Farm Progress vs FarmWeek

The clearest difference is rating: FarmWeek at 5.0 against Farm Progress's 1.0. Farm Progress's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FarmWeek holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Farm Progress ships an update every 2 months, FarmWeek every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Farm Progress | FarmWeek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-progress/id421224709/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farmweek/id1486891933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 8 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Barchart](https://appshunter.io/developer/730277257) | [Illinois Farm](https://appshunter.io/developer/540413227) |

## What reviewers say

### Farm Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-progress/id421224709)

Stay informed about local agricultural news, market prices for grain and livestock, and weather forecasts. This app connects you to relevant regional Farm Progress publications and blogs.

**Highlights:** Local ag news updates, Grain and livestock market data, Enhanced weather forecasts, Access to regional blogs, Directs to local Farm Progress websites, Choice of favorite publications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FarmWeek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farmweek/id1486891933)

This app delivers timely news, weather, and price updates specifically for Illinois farmers. Access audio programming and video releases to stay informed and competitive in agriculture.

**Highlights:** Latest Illinois agriculture news, Weather forecasts, Price information, RFD Radio Network audio programming, Illinois Farm Bureau video releases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Farm Progress free?

Farm Progress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FarmWeek free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Farm Progress or FarmWeek?

FarmWeek is rated higher. Farm Progress averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while FarmWeek averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Farm Progress or FarmWeek have ads?

FarmWeek shows ads; Farm Progress does not.

### Which is updated more often, Farm Progress or FarmWeek?

Farm Progress ships an update every 2 months, and FarmWeek every 3 months. Most recently, Farm Progress was updated on September 17, 2026 and FarmWeek on September 14, 2026.

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