Comparison

AgriTools vs Soil Cub

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

Head to head
About

AgriTools

Access location-specific climate and weather data crucial for agriculture in Nebraska. View current conditions and forecasts for any location, and quickly find related resources from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Highlights
  • Location-specific climate data
  • Weather forecasts
  • Access to agricultural resources
  • Nebraska focus
  • Recent data viewing
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AgriTools provides easy access to location-specific climate and weather information important to the agricultural industry in Nebraska. Data from the High Plains Regional Climate Center, National Weather Service, and Nebraska State Climate Office allows the user to view recent data and forecasts for their current location or other desired locations. AgriTools also provides quick access to related University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension apps and websites.

About

Soil Cub

This app provides instant soil and environmental data, including moisture, temperature, and electrical conductivity. Record measurements with GPS location, generate detailed CSV reports, and visualize your data for informed decisions.

Highlights
  • Soil moisture readings (VWC)
  • Soil temperature readings
  • Electrical conductivity (EC) readings
  • Air temperature and humidity
  • Record measurement location (GPS)
  • Generate CSV reports
  • Data visualization
Features
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Get instant soil and environment data or record them using this Soil Cub app including soil moisture, soil temperature, soil bulk electrical conductivity, soil pore electrical conductivity, air temperature, air humidity. EarthScout Soil Cub Meter+ uses precision research grade TDR soil sensors. Soil Cub Meter+ measurements are highly accurate numerical values you can use to monitor grow conditions and make decisions anywhere/anytime. Features: 1. Soil Moisture reading: The Volumetric Water Content (VWC) of your soil as a percent of moisture. Reference it to know when to water. 2. Soil Temperature reading: The temperature of your soil in degrees Fahrenheit. Reference it to know when to plant, fertilize, and more. 3. Soil Bulk/Pore Electrical Conductivity (EC) reading: EC (salinity/soil salt content) readings in decisiemens (dS/m). Reference it to manage plant health. 4. Air Temperature & Humidity reading: Added environmental data to enhance your experience. 5. Location: Use Soil Cub app to record the readings location (GPS/zone). Measurement site could be a farm field, flower pot, soil depth etc. 6. Reports: Generate and upload detalied reports in CSV format directly from Soil Cub app 7. Data Visualization: Use session or zone view to analyze soil data right on the Soil Cub app.

Screenshots

AgriTools4 screens
Soil Cub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Soil Cub at every 6 weeks against AgriTools's every 4 months. AgriTools's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AgriTools against 5.0 for Soil Cub. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AgriTools ships an update every 4 months, Soil Cub every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AgriTools versus Soil Cub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAgriToolsSoil Cub
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Nebraska - LincolnIndustrial Smart LLC

Customer experience

AgriTools

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Soil Cub

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AgriTools

No in-app purchases

None

Soil Cub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AgriTools free?
AgriTools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soil Cub free?
Soil Cub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AgriTools or Soil Cub?
AgriTools and Soil Cub are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do AgriTools or Soil Cub have ads?
Neither AgriTools nor Soil Cub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AgriTools or Soil Cub?
AgriTools ships an update every 4 months, and Soil Cub every 6 weeks. Most recently, AgriTools was updated on July 7, 2026 and Soil Cub on June 4, 2026.

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