Comparison

Soil Test Pro vs CattleBoard

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

CattleBoard

Features
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CattleBoard puts the power back in the hands of cattle producers. Get real-time visibility into packer cash bids being offered across the country, all submitted anonymously by fellow ranchers and feedlot operators. KEY FEATURES: ANONYMOUS BID SHARING • View cash bids from major packers like Tyson, Cargill, JBS, and National Beef • Submit bids you receive without revealing your identity • See live weight and dressed weight prices • Filter bids by region: Southwest, Plains, Midwest, and West REGIONAL PRICE HEATMAP • Instantly see which regions are paying the most • Track 7-day, 30-day, and 6-month price trends • Compare bid activity across different areas • Make informed decisions about where to market your cattle INTERACTIVE PRICE CHARTS • View weekly average prices from submitted bids • Tap charts to see exact prices and bid counts • Switch between 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year views • Track both live weight and dressed weight averages BREAKEVEN CALCULATOR • Project your profit or loss before selling • Enter purchase price, weight, feed costs, and more • Accounts for death loss percentage • See your cost of gain and breakeven price instantly PUSH NOTIFICATIONS • Get alerts when new bids are posted • Filter notifications by your region • Never miss a market opportunity WHY CATTLEBOARD? The cattle market has long favored the packer side of the equation. CattleBoard levels the playing field by letting producers share market intelligence with each other. When you know what your neighbor is being offered, you can negotiate better. All bids are user-submitted and anonymous. CattleBoard does not verify bids independently. Use this information as one tool in your marketing decisions. SUBSCRIPTION • 30-day free trial for all new users • $4.99/month after trial ends • Cancel anytime Privacy Policy URL: https://cattle-market-watch.replit.app/privacy Terms of Use URL: https://cattle-market-watch.replit.app/terms Built by producers, for producers. Download CattleBoard today and take control of your cattle marketing.

Screenshots

Soil Test Pro4 screens
CattleBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soil Test Pro at none against CattleBoard's 1. CattleBoard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CattleBoard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Soil Test Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soil Test Pro ships an update every 3 months, CattleBoard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Soil Test Pro versus CattleBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoil Test ProCattleBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapLogic, LLCJustin Massey

In-app purchases

None

Soil Test Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CattleBoard

Subscriptions1
  • CattleBoard Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Soil Test Pro free?
Soil Test Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CattleBoard free?
CattleBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soil Test Pro or CattleBoard have ads?
Neither Soil Test Pro nor CattleBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soil Test Pro or CattleBoard?
Soil Test Pro ships an update every 3 months, and CattleBoard every 2 days. Most recently, Soil Test Pro was updated on September 7, 2026 and CattleBoard on September 14, 2026.

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