# AgDirect Mobile vs Trader PhD

The clearest difference is rating: Trader PhD at 4.5 against AgDirect Mobile's 3.7. Trader PhD also leads on ratings volume (144 vs 9) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). AgDirect Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trader PhD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. AgDirect Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trader PhD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trader PhD has 144 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AgDirect Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Trader PhD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AgDirect Mobile | Trader PhD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agdirect-mobile/id541142607/reviews) | **[4.5 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trader-phd/id1522000648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **144** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 22 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Farm Credit Services of America, PCA/FLCA](https://appshunter.io/developer/541142930) | [Trader PhD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522000650) |

## What reviewers say

### AgDirect Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agdirect-mobile/id541142607)

This app provides a mobile tool for calculating finance and lease payments for farm equipment. It allows users to save, compare, and share payment quotes via email or text. Secure document submission is also available for dealers.

**Highlights:** Calculate finance and lease payments, Compute various payment frequencies, Save and compare finance options, Email or text payment quotes, View interest rates and residual matrix, Secure document submission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Trader PhD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trader-phd/id1522000648)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app educates farmers, ranchers, and traders on marketing physical commodities and trading futures markets. It offers news, commentary, advisory, and educational resources, specializing in agricultural commodities but also covering a wide range of other markets.

**Highlights:** Commodity marketing education, Futures market trading guidance, Agricultural commodity specialization, News and market analysis, Proprietary algorithms for hedging, Educational university sections

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhD Ag News | $19.99 | per month |
| PhD News+ Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| PhD Ag News | $199.99 | per year |
| PhD News+ Yearly | $349.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AgDirect Mobile free?

AgDirect Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trader PhD free?

Trader PhD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AgDirect Mobile or Trader PhD?

Trader PhD is rated higher. AgDirect Mobile averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Trader PhD averages 4.5 from 144 ratings.

### Do AgDirect Mobile or Trader PhD have ads?

Neither AgDirect Mobile nor Trader PhD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AgDirect Mobile or Trader PhD?

AgDirect Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Trader PhD every 2 months. Most recently, AgDirect Mobile was updated on September 11, 2026 and Trader PhD on September 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*