NHLA Rules vs Food Plot Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NHLA Rules
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Internationally recognized NHLA hardwood lumber grading standards and sales code at your fingertips. A cuttings calculator, accessibility features for ease-of-use, video resources, charts, metric conversion table, species exceptions, definitions, tips, shortcuts and more are all included. Includes: Methods Used in Applying Inspection Rules Standard Grades Standard Inspection by Species, Including Cypress Tropical Hardwoods Inspection of Kiln Dried Lumber Special Combined and Face Grades Furniture Dimension Stock Strips Hardwoods for Construction Additional information: Original National Inspection Regulations National Re-Inspection Regulations & Guarantee Index of Woods NHLA Sales Code About NHLA Industry standards for the hardwood lumber industry were created in 1898 by the establishment of the National Hardwood Lumber Association and its subsequent βRules for the Measurement & Inspection of Hardwood & Cypress.β The Rules for the inspection of lumber are uniform in construction and application but also carry with them the element of stability. The NHLA Hardwood Grading Rules are the product of the process of evolutionary development, and that process is still in operation. It is a process of growth and expansion to meet the necessities of varying conditions and markets and will continue and evolve with the global hardwood industry. Questions about the NHLA Hardwood Lumber Grading Rules should be directed to the NHLA Chief Inspector. Contact information can be found at www.nhla.com.
Food Plot Manager
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Food Plot Manager gives deer hunters and land managers the tools to plan, plant, and track food plots with precision β no guesswork, no spreadsheets, no paper maps. WALK YOUR BOUNDARIES WITH GPS Trace your plot edges on foot and get an accurate boundary polygon and acreage calculation. The app requires strong GPS signal before recording and filters out bad fixes, so your boundaries are reliable. Supports both acres and square feet. TRACK SOIL HEALTH Log soil samples with pH, organic matter, macro and micronutrients, CEC, soil texture, and temperature. See your latest results at a glance on the Summary tab. Knowing your soil is the foundation of a successful plot. LOG EVERY PLANTING Record what you planted, when, at what rate, and how (broadcast or drill). Choose from 28 common food plot seed varieties β including clovers, brassicas, cereals, and grasses β with university-sourced seeding rates that auto-fill when you select a seed type. TRACK INPUTS APPLIED Keep a history of lime, fertilizer, herbicide, and other inputs. Record quantities, cost, and application dates so you know exactly what went into each plot and what it cost. BUILT-IN CALCULATORS Four calculator modes help you get the math right before you head to the co-op: - Total Needed β seed amount for your acreage at a given rate - Bags Needed β how many bags to buy for your plot - Area Covered β how far your seed on hand will go - Lime Calculator β pounds of ag lime needed based on current pH, target pH, and soil texture, with auto-fill from your most recent soil sample SUMMARY DASHBOARD One screen shows the latest soil pH, most recent planting, and last input applied for every plot. Open the app and know where each plot stands. MAP VIEW See all your plots on a satellite map with filled boundary polygons and name labels. Instantly visualize your property layout. iCLOUD SYNC Your data syncs automatically across all your devices via iCloud. Get a new phone β your plots come with you. PRIVACY FIRST All data is stored on your device and in your personal iCloud account. No accounts to create, no data shared with third parties, no ads. FREE TO START Create your first plot with full features β GPS boundaries, soil samples, plantings, inputs, and all calculators. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase to manage unlimited plots.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NHLA Rules at none against Food Plot Manager's 1. NHLA Rules also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 26.4). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Food Plot Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NHLA Rules asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NHLA Rules | Food Plot Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 β better | 26.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NHLA | Adam Marin |
In-app purchases
NHLA Rules
No in-app purchases
Food Plot Manager
- Pro Upgrade$9.99
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