Comparison

Soil Test Pro vs XTEND

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

Head to head
About

Soil Test Pro

Streamline your soil sampling process with this app. It offers GPS field boundary drawing, offline capabilities, and direct integration with leading monitors for fertilizer recommendations and controller files. Access lab results and historical data easily.

Highlights
  • GPS field boundary drawing
  • Offline work capability
  • Lab results in 5-7 days
  • Fertilizer recommendations
  • Controller file export
  • Soil testing history
  • Aerial imagery
Features
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http://www.soiltestpro.com/ Soil Test Pro makes soil sampling easier for you as a grower or service provider. Save money and work smarter. Get lab results, fertilizer recommendations and controller files for all leading monitors. HOW IT WORKS http://www.soiltestpro.com/video/ FEATURES INCLUDE -- Unlimited access to Soil Test Pro’s Precision Ag Specialists -- Aerial imagery of all fields -- Unlimited farms and fields -- Get test results FAST in 5-7 days -- View complete soil testing history -- Integrated with John Deere Operations Center -- Integrated with Beck’s FARMserver IN THE FIELD - on your smart phone/tablet -- Work without cellular service -- Draw field boundaries with GPS -- High contrast viewing option for better visibility in sunlight -- Sample by Whole Field, Splits or Zones -- GPS Located bag numbers simplifies sampling -- Save time. Customers report 100-150 acres per hour on a 5-acre grid. AT YOUR DESK - on your Soil Test Pro Web Headquarters -- Print shipping sheets to send to the lab with your samples -- View and print lab results/analysis -- View and print fertilizer recommendation maps -- View and print your field maps -- Export variable rate controller files -- Draw or import field boundaries -- Automatic Data back-up Soil Test Pro supports most soil testing labs in the United States. Results are posted directly to your Web Headquarters. Our Precision Ag Specialists will help you with the recommendations and creating controller files for download or delivery to your service provider. Call Customer Service anytime 855-768-2900.

About

XTEND

This application mirrors your vehicle's in-cab display to your mobile device, allowing remote access to Horizon software features. Perform calibrations, diagnostics, and tank fills from anywhere around your machine using a familiar interface.

Highlights
  • Extend in-cab display to mobile device
  • Access Horizon software features remotely
  • Perform calibration and diagnostics
  • Manage tank fills
  • Familiar user interface
  • Dedicated WiFi synchronization
Features
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The XTEND app is used in conjunction with the Horizon XTEND feature on the Topcon in-cab displays. Using the XTEND technology, you can extend the user interface of your display to your mobile device’s screen. Get access to many of the Horizon software features directly on your mobile device, both within and outside the cab of your vehicle. Use your mobile device to perform calibration, diagnostics, tank fill and many other activities anywhere around your machine via the familiar Horizon user interface. A dedicated WiFi connection keeps your mobile device always in sync with the main display in the cab.

Screenshots

Soil Test Pro4 screens
XTEND3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Soil Test Pro at 43% against XTEND's 0%. Soil Test Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soil Test Pro ships an update every 3 months, XTEND every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Soil Test Pro versus XTEND: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoil Test ProXTEND
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapLogic, LLCTopcon Precision Agriculture Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Soil Test Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%

XTEND

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Soil Test Pro

No in-app purchases

None

XTEND

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soil Test Pro free?
Soil Test Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XTEND free?
XTEND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Soil Test Pro or XTEND have ads?
Neither Soil Test Pro nor XTEND shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soil Test Pro or XTEND?
Soil Test Pro ships an update every 3 months, and XTEND every 25 months. Most recently, Soil Test Pro was updated on September 7, 2026 and XTEND on July 4, 2026.

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