SeedHawkTech vs Recon SpreadSense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SeedHawkTech
This diagnostic tool offers in-depth information about Seed Hawk seeding equipment control systems, developed by the engineers who design the machines. It helps maintain proper operation of Seed Hawk equipment, ensuring users stay productive in the field.
- In-depth diagnostic information
- Seed Hawk equipment control system focus
- Engineer-developed insights
- Maintain equipment operation
- Keep users in the field
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The Seed Hawk Tech app is a diagnostic tool that provides in-depth information about your Seed Hawk® seeding equipment control system straight from the engineers who design the machines. This free app allows you keep the controls of Seed Hawk equipment running properly, keeping you and your customers in the field and working.
Recon SpreadSense
This utility app uses acoustic sensors to monitor floaters for blockages, sending instant notifications to your iPad. It helps ensure accurate product application, reduces operator stress by eliminating visual checks, and monitors machine performance for optimal efficiency.
- Acoustic blockage monitoring
- Real-time iPad notifications
- Compatibility with major floater models
- Measures individual deflector flow
- Easy sensor installation
- Monitors machine performance
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Recon SpreadSense from Intelligent Ag is an acoustic-based blockage monitor for floaters. If there is a blockage anywhere on the floater's system, you'll receive quick and accurate notifications on your iPad. Recon SpreadSense is compatible with most floater models (TerraGator and RoGator AirMax Precision and Air Spreader systems, CASE IH with 810 Flex-Air systems, and John Deere AB485). Accurate application for your customers Stand out with the latest technology to ensure the most accurate application for your customers. Reduce operator stress Ensure accurate distribution of products across your floater and increase your efficiency by not having to visually detect flow issues. Improve the effectiveness of the applicator and reduce the risk of misapplied product and customer complaints. Monitor machine performance Monitor machine performance to ensure optimal application. Identify other issues affecting your floater. With Recon SpreadSense you can measure individual deflector flow status and relative flow across the entire boom. Easy to install The acoustic sensors are easy to install on the back of each deflector which doesn’t cause any disruption to product flow.
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SeedHawkTech at every 2 months against Recon SpreadSense's every 6 months. Recon SpreadSense's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SeedHawkTech against 5.0 for Recon SpreadSense. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
SeedHawkTech ships an update every 2 months, Recon SpreadSense every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SeedHawkTech | Recon SpreadSense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 257 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seed Hawk Inc. | Intelligent Agricultural Solutions, LLC |
Customer experience
SeedHawkTech
Recon SpreadSense
In-app purchases
SeedHawkTech
No in-app purchases
Recon SpreadSense
No in-app purchases
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