Comparison

Sirrus vs Horizon Ag

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

Horizon Ag

This app offers rice farmers access to information on Provisia and Clearfield seed varieties. It includes tools for calculating seeding rates and calibrating drills, along with a feature to locate local retailers. The goal is to help farmers manage their crops for optimal returns.

Highlights
  • Provisia and Clearfield seed variety information
  • Seeding rate chart
  • Drill calibration tool
  • Local seed retailer locator
  • Crop management advice
Features
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The Horizon Ag mobile app provides rice farmers with the latest Provisia and Clearfield seed varieties, proven to perform. The app includes the Horizon Ag seeding rate chart, easily accessible when you’re in the field. You can use the seeding rate chart in conjunction with our drill calibration tool as you prepare to plant. If you’re not using our seeds, that’s okay, you can still use the drill calibration calculator with whichever seeds you do use. Just remember, Horizon Ag seeds are proven to perform. Finally, we’ve also made it handy to find your local Horizon Ag seed retailer from within the app. If you have any questions, reach out to us at info@horizonseed.com Horizon Ag is here to provide seed and give our best advice on managing your rice crop for the highest return on investment. We hope your rice season is proven to perform!

Screenshots

Sirrus4 screens
Horizon Ag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Horizon Ag at 4.7 against Sirrus's 3.5. Horizon Ag also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Sirrus's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Horizon Ag asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Horizon Ag holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sirrus has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sirrus ships an update every 2 months, Horizon Ag every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sirrus versus Horizon Ag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSirrusHorizon Ag
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (43 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTelus Ag and Consumer GoodsHorizon Ag LLC

Customer experience

Sirrus

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

Horizon Ag

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sirrus

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

Horizon Ag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sirrus free?
Sirrus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Horizon Ag free?
Horizon Ag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sirrus or Horizon Ag?
Horizon Ag is rated higher. Sirrus averages 3.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Horizon Ag averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Sirrus or Horizon Ag have ads?
Neither Sirrus nor Horizon Ag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sirrus or Horizon Ag?
Sirrus ships an update every 2 months, and Horizon Ag every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sirrus was updated on November 1, 2026 and Horizon Ag on November 3, 2026.

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