Soil Test Pro vs GXLab (formerly FarmLab)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- GPS field boundary drawing
- Offline work capability
- Lab results in 5-7 days
- Fertilizer recommendations
- Controller file export
- Soil testing history
- Aerial imagery
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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.
GXLab (formerly FarmLab)
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Discover GXLab, the integrated field and desktop platform for collecting and analysing soil, plant, water, and biodiversity data. The mobile app lets you navigate to sampling points, record key details like depth, barcodes, notes, and photos, and maintain full chain of custody in the field. Submit samples directly to our network of over 30+ partner laboratories worldwide, then view and analyse the results alongside satellite and spatial data in the GeXLab desktop app. GXLab supports environmental consultants, agronomists and project developers to simplify workflows, cut costs, and improve the accuracy of environmental measurement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Soil Test Pro at none against GXLab (formerly FarmLab)'s shown. GXLab (formerly FarmLab)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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.
Soil Test Pro ships an update every 2 months, GXLab (formerly FarmLab) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Soil Test Pro | GXLab (formerly FarmLab) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapLogic, LLC | FarmLab PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
Soil Test Pro
No in-app purchases
GXLab (formerly FarmLab)
No in-app purchases
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