Comparison

FieldX Journal vs Sirrus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FieldX Journal

Record agricultural field data, generate PDF scouting reports, and navigate to field borders. This app allows for offline data entry and synchronization with a cloud platform. It's designed for existing customers of the FieldX Platform.

Highlights
  • Record agricultural data
  • Generate PDF scouting reports
  • Navigate to field borders
  • Offline data entry
  • Cloud synchronization
  • View field history
Features
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FieldX® Journal™ is used to record agricultural field data, generate PDF scouting reports, and navigate to georeferenced field borders. You can record your data from the field, with or without an internet connection. When an internet connection is established, data can then be synchronized with the cloud-based FieldX Platform. **Please note that this app is for existing FieldX customers. If you are not a customer, start a free trial today. Journal Core Capabilities: • Record agricultural data throughout the season, including Scouting observations, Recommendations, Treatment history, Plant and Harvest information, Irrigation and Field Operation events, and the beginning of a new Crop Season. • ‘Batch-Create’ journal entries for multiple fields at once. • Generate and share PDF reports of scouting and recommendation data. • View field history by grower, farm, or field. Additional Benefits: • Works online or offline. • Get turn-by-turn directions to the field. FieldX Journal is part of the FieldX Platform, which is an agricultural software system that is used across the United States and Canada.

About

Sirrus

This app helps farmers and agronomists manage field data, scout crops, and make informed decisions. It allows for offline data collection, sharing recommendations, and generating reports. Premium features offer advanced editing and product information access.

Highlights
  • Offline field data collection
  • Crop scouting and observation recording
  • Create and share recommendations
  • Generate PDF reports
  • Soil sampling tools
  • Export data as shapefile
  • Hourly rainfall estimates
Features
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Sirrus helps agronomists and farmers collaborate on farming decisions by making field data accessible and easy to collect. By connecting to the agX Platform, standardized field data is available offline and can be shared with other users and applications. Features: * Scout crops for pest pressures and easily record and collect observation photos * Create and share recommendation from the field * Generate PDF reports and share via email or text * Soil sample using a grid, zones, or previous soil sampling points * View fertilizer and nutrient recommendations * Send recommendations wirelessly using Raven Slingshot® * Export data as a shapefile * Receive rainfall estimates updated to the hour for each field * Drive or draw new field boundaries * Store and share data securely via the agX Platform ACCOMPLISH EVEN MORE WITH SIRRUS PREMIUM! Sirrus Premium unlocks advanced features: * Advanced Fertilizer Recommendation Editor – Edit variable rate recommendations by total product or cost * Product Labels/SDS – View up to date product information, labels, SDS and store for offline use * Variety Tech Sheets – View and share variety traits/information and store for offline use * Premium Reports – Beautiful PDF reports that cover your Scouting and Recommendation communication needs * Recents Search – A tool to increase efficiency in recommendation creation by sourcing previous activities * $49.99 Monthly, $499.99 Annually *Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. *Sirrus Premium subscription prices may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.reedbusiness.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FieldX Journal at 4.6 against Sirrus's 3.5. FieldX Journal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Sirrus's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and ads 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. Sirrus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $62.00 per month. FieldX Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FieldX Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sirrus has 43 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FieldX Journal's written reviews are positive against 44% of Sirrus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FieldX Journal ships an update monthly, Sirrus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FieldX Journal versus Sirrus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldX JournalSirrus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings) — better3.5 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings843 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFieldX Inc.Telus Ag and Consumer Goods

Customer experience

FieldX Journal

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Sirrus

All ratings43 ratings
Positive60.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative37.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

FieldX Journal

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sirrus

Subscriptions2
  • Sirrus Premium$62.001 Month
  • Sirrus Premium$749.991 Year

Questions

Is FieldX Journal free?
FieldX Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sirrus free?
Sirrus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FieldX Journal or Sirrus?
FieldX Journal is rated higher. FieldX Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Sirrus averages 3.5 from 43 ratings.
Do FieldX Journal or Sirrus have ads?
Neither FieldX Journal nor Sirrus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FieldX Journal or Sirrus?
FieldX Journal ships an update monthly, and Sirrus every 2 months. Most recently, FieldX Journal was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sirrus on October 23, 2026.

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