NPKalc vs Soil Type Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NPKalc
This app helps calculate fertilizer needs for various applications, supporting both granular and liquid types with flexible unit inputs. It's designed for anyone managing lawns, gardens, or larger agricultural areas.
- Granular fertilizer calculation
- Liquid fertilizer calculation
- Supports various units of measure
- Ideal for DIY lawn care
- Useful for professionals
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NPKalc is an easy to use fertilizer calculator that supports granular and liquid fertilizers with different unit of measures for input. Perfect for the DIY lawn dominator, gardener, landscape professional, golf course superintendents and farmers. Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate information, we do not accept responsibility for any misuse of the NPKalc app. Users are encouraged to use the app responsibly, cross check calculations and consult with experts for specific advice on fertilizer usage.
Soil Type Analyzer
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Soil Type Analyzer turns the classic mason jar test into a clear answer about the ground you garden, grow, or build on. Soil texture, the balance of sand, silt, and clay, shapes almost everything about how soil behaves: how fast it drains, how well it holds water and nutrients, how easily roots move through it, and which plants will thrive. Soil Type Analyzer helps you find that balance with a simple test you can do at home, no lab and no special equipment. How it works: Shake soil and water together in a clear jar and let it settle. The particles separate into layers, sand on the bottom, then silt, then clay on top. Those layer heights are your soil's texture. Two ways to measure: 1. Photo mode. Take a photo of the settled jar, then slide the on-screen level bars to match each layer. The percentages update as you drag. 2. Manual mode. Prefer a ruler? Enter each layer's thickness in centimeters or inches and let the app do the math. What you get: - Your soil texture class from the USDA system, shown right on the soil texture triangle. - Exact sand, silt, and clay percentages. - Clear, plain-language tips for improving your soil. - Guidance on the kinds of plants suited to your soil. - A built-in illustrated guide for prepping and running the jar test. - A reference chart of all twelve soil types with short descriptions. Private by design: Everything runs on your device. There is no account to create, no ads, and nothing is collected or uploaded. Your photos and measurements stay with you. Made for gardeners, growers, homesteaders, landscapers, students, and anyone curious about the soil beneath their feet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soil Type Analyzer at none against NPKalc's 1. 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
Both are free to download. NPKalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Soil Type Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NPKalc | Soil Type Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barton Cone | Snowcha Design LLC |
In-app purchases
NPKalc
- NPKalc Pro$4.99
Soil Type Analyzer
No in-app purchases









