Comparison

Soil Test Pro vs Aura Shield

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

Aura Shield

Features
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Virtual Fence Set up a circular or polygon-shaped boundary on an interactive map Adjust fence radius from 100 to 3,000 feet 3-level progressive alarm system: Sound only, Sound+Vibration, or Sound+Vibration+Shock Alarms activate automatically when your dog leaves the safe zone and stop after 3 minutes GPS monitoring with real-time position tracking on the map Dual Map Engine Seamlessly switch between Google Maps and AMap (AutoNavi / Gaode Maps) Works worldwide, including in mainland China Remote Training 4 training commands: Sound, Vibration, Shock, and Light Adjustable intensity levels (1–5) for shock and vibration Intuitive circular control interface with instant feedback Smart Battery Management Auto-sleep mode: collar powers down after 2 minutes of inactivity to save battery Reactivates when your dog moves or the button is pressed Privacy First No account required. No personal data collected or uploaded. All data stays on your device. You're always in control. Compatible with XundaPet A80 and other BLE-enabled collars using the fences_ble protocol. Support URL: https://www.tttutu.com/info/A80-XundaPet/help/

Screenshots

Soil Test Pro4 screens
Aura Shield3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aura Shield at every 2 days against Soil Test Pro's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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

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 2 months, Aura Shield every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Soil Test Pro versus Aura Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoil Test ProAura Shield
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTapLogic, LLC双双 熊

In-app purchases

None

Soil Test Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Aura Shield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soil Test Pro free?
Soil Test Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aura Shield free?
Aura Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Soil Test Pro or Aura Shield have ads?
Neither Soil Test Pro nor Aura Shield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soil Test Pro or Aura Shield?
Soil Test Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Aura Shield every 2 days. Most recently, Soil Test Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and Aura Shield on October 14, 2026.

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