Comparison

Soil Test Pro vs LandPKS Soil ID

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

LandPKS Soil ID

This app helps identify soils in the field using global soil survey maps and guided data collection. It allows for offline use, project organization, and team collaboration. Data can be exported and is kept private.

Highlights
  • Soil matching from global map data
  • Guided data collection for soil properties
  • Offline data collection
  • Project and team organization
  • Data export and privacy controls
Features
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LandPKS Soil ID is a free mobile app that helps identify soils in the field. Create a site anywhere in the world and instantly see potential soils ranked from global soil survey maps. Collect observations using step-by-step guides to refine the ranking — no lab or internet connection required. Available in English, French, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, and Georgian. Key Features: - Soil matching from global map data: Create a site and immediately see a ranked list of potential soils based on soil survey maps for that location. As site observations are entered, the ranking refines further by weighing similarity between observed properties and each potential soil. - Guided data collection: Step-by-step tools for slope, soil color, texture, rock fragments, surface cracks, and depth-by-depth soil profile observations. - Projects and teams: Create projects to organize sites, invite team members, and set standardized data collection requirements across locations. - Fully offline capable: Create sites and collect data without cell or internet service. Data syncs automatically when connectivity returns. - Data ownership and privacy: Control who can access site data. Export observations for use in other tools and reports. Who it's for: LandPKS Soil ID is used by agricultural consultants, soil scientists, extension agents, researchers, educators, government field staff, farmers, and ranchers — anyone who needs to identify or characterize soils on-site. It supports both solo fieldwork and coordinated data collection across organizations. Built on trusted partnerships: LandPKS is a long-running collaboration between government agencies, universities, and nonprofits dedicated to accessible soil science tools. Learn more at https://landpotential.org

Screenshots

Soil Test Pro4 screens
LandPKS Soil ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LandPKS Soil ID at 5.0 against Soil Test Pro's 3.7. Soil Test Pro's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LandPKS Soil ID holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soil Test Pro has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Soil Test Pro versus LandPKS Soil ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoil Test ProLandPKS Soil ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB89 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTapLogic, LLCTech Matters

Customer experience

Soil Test Pro

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

LandPKS Soil ID

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Soil Test Pro

No in-app purchases

None

LandPKS Soil ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soil Test Pro free?
Soil Test Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LandPKS Soil ID free?
LandPKS Soil ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Soil Test Pro or LandPKS Soil ID?
LandPKS Soil ID is rated higher. Soil Test Pro averages 3.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while LandPKS Soil ID averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Soil Test Pro or LandPKS Soil ID have ads?
Neither Soil Test Pro nor LandPKS Soil ID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soil Test Pro or LandPKS Soil ID?
Soil Test Pro ships an update every 2 months, and LandPKS Soil ID every 2 months. Most recently, Soil Test Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and LandPKS Soil ID on November 3, 2026.

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