Comparison

Sirrus vs Simplot Advisor

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

Head to head
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/

About

Simplot Advisor

This app offers precision agronomy and compliance tools for crop advisors and growers. It enables seamless, real-time data syncing and offline capabilities for continuous productivity in the field. Advanced access requires a user account.

Highlights
  • Create and manage grower, farm, and field records
  • Offline editing and data management
  • Geo-referenced scouting observations with photos
  • Offline GPS-enabled soil and plant sample collection
  • Access in-season imagery and map overlays
  • Real-time cloud synchronization
  • Robust permissions model
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Simplot Advisor provides crop advisors and growers with an innovative suite of precision agronomy and compliance tools. Seamless, real-time data syncing and full offline capabilities allow field-based users to remain informed and productive at all times. NOTE • Use of this app requires an Simplot Advisor user account with advanced access. • Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. MOBILE DATA MANAGEMENT • Create and manage grower, farm, field and planting records and boundary maps • Full editing capabilities while disconnected in the field • Boundary mapping with external GPS integration and auto-smoothing capabilities • Quick and accurate manual mapping with polygon, circle and split drawing tools • Multiple map background imagery providers (Apple, Google, Bing, etc.) CLOUD SYNC • Real-time background cloud sync automatically keeps everyone updated • Data synced from the device in real-time as records are created while connected • Data generated while offline is queued and sent automatically once a connection is detected • Two-way sync keeps all mobile devices in sync within minutes of any change • Robust permissions model prevents syncing and viewing of unauthorized data FIELD SCOUTING • Create geo-referenced scouting observations and attach photos and notes • Record pest observations for disease, insects and weeds • Record additional observations for nutrient deficiencies, soil moisture, crop damage and more • Share observations via text message directly from the field • Synchronize observations in real time with your co-workers or customers FIELD SAMPLING • Offline GPS-enabled soil and plant sample collection • Grid, zone, target and freeform sampling modes for point and composite samples • Sample using targets generated from field imagery, logged data (planting, harvest, EM, etc.), soil samples and more • Request lab recommendations for your sampling job • Share sample information sheet directly from the field via text message, email and more IMAGERY / MAP OVERLAYS • Access in-season imagery for your fields • Easily view available image dates and switch between layers with a single tap • View map overlays for planting, application, harvest records and more when scouting or sampling fields • Utilize location information along with imagery and map overlays for powerful guided scouting • Access in-season imagery and map layers to validate sample event locations

Screenshots

Sirrus4 screens
Simplot Advisor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simplot Advisor at 4.3 against Sirrus's 3.5. Simplot Advisor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Sirrus's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 6). On price, ads 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. Sirrus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $62.00 per month. Simplot Advisor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simplot Advisor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sirrus has 43 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sirrus ships an update every 2 months, Simplot Advisor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sirrus versus Simplot Advisor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSirrusSimplot Advisor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (43 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTelus Ag and Consumer GoodsAgrian Inc.

Customer experience

Sirrus

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

Simplot Advisor

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sirrus

Subscriptions2
  • Sirrus Premium$62.001 Month
  • Sirrus Premium$749.991 Year
None

Simplot Advisor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sirrus free?
Sirrus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simplot Advisor free?
Simplot Advisor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sirrus or Simplot Advisor?
Simplot Advisor is rated higher. Sirrus averages 3.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Simplot Advisor averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Sirrus or Simplot Advisor have ads?
Neither Sirrus nor Simplot Advisor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sirrus or Simplot Advisor?
Sirrus ships an update every 2 months, and Simplot Advisor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sirrus was updated on September 22, 2026 and Simplot Advisor on September 10, 2026.

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