Best Smarter Soil Apps

217+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good smarter soil apps. We benchmark 217+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Smarter Soil Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Smarter SoilSmarter SoilFreeNoNoMay 2026
2SoilIQ – Soil TemperatureSoilIQ – Soil TemperatureFree5.0★ (12)NoYesJul 2026
3RachioRachioFree4.9★ (151K)YesYesJul 2026
4SoilWebSoilWebFree3.5★ (14)NoNoMay 2026
5B-hyveB-hyveFree4.7★ (294K)YesNoJul 2026
6HydrawiseHydrawiseFree4.7★ (45K)NoNoJul 2026
7Soil Connect MarketplaceSoil Connect MarketplaceFree3.7★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
8Soil Test ProSoil Test ProFree3.7★ (14)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Smarter Soil

SoilIQ – Soil Temperature#2

SoilIQ – Soil Temperature by Teddy Mutterperl

Soil Forecasts for Growers
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
5.0(12 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides data-driven insights for gardening and lawn care. It uses soil temperature, forecasts, and AI to guide planting, watering, and maintenance decisions. Features include calculators for materials and nutrients, and a journal to track activities.

Rachio#3

Rachio by RACHIO, INC.

Automate your Watering
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.9😐(151K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app allows you to control your sprinkler system remotely, creating custom watering schedules. It helps save water and money by optimizing irrigation based on weather and yard needs. Access your system from anywhere for convenient lawn care.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🌱 Saves water and money
  • 🌳 Helps maintain healthy lawn and plants

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💸 Aggressive upselling
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface

More Smarter Soil apps to explore

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SoilWeb
SoilWeb
SoilWeb
by University of California, Davis
Free

Access detailed soil survey information based on your current location. View soil profile sketches, estimated proportions, and geomorphic positions. Get aggregate data like water holding capacity and links to official soil descriptions.

Soil profile sketches and geomorphic positionMap unit aggregate data (e.g., water holding capacity)Soil survey area scale and publication date
📚 Education
(14)
free
5
B-hyve
B-hyve
B-hyve
by Orbit Irrigation Products Inc.
Free

Control and monitor your sprinklers from anywhere with this smart watering app. It uses local weather data and plant information to create optimized watering schedules, saving water and money. You can also set custom programs and utilize an integrated irrigation audit tool.

Remote sprinkler controlSmart watering schedulesWeather-based adjustments
🌟 Lifestyle
(294K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Hydrawise
Hydrawise
Hydrawise
Ultimate in irrigation control
Free

Optimize your irrigation with intelligent watering schedules based on local weather forecasts. This app helps conserve water while ensuring your landscape stays healthy and vibrant. Manage your irrigation system remotely for ultimate convenience.

Predictive Watering™Local weather insightsWater savings optimization
🔧 Utilities
(45K)
free
7
Soil Connect Marketplace
Soil Connect Marketplace
Soil Connect Marketplace
by Soil Connect Inc.
Free

This platform connects professionals who work with soil, linking those who have it with those who need it. Users can search a map for available soil, view matching listings, and message others to arrange pickups.

Connects soil suppliers and buyersMap-based search for soil postsListings matching user needs
💼 Business
(3)
free
8
Soil Test Pro
Soil Test Pro
Soil Test Pro
by TapLogic, LLC
Free

Streamline your soil sampling process with this app. It offers GPS field boundary drawing, offline capabilities, and direct integration with leading monitors for fertilizer recommendations and controller files. Access lab results and historical data easily.

GPS field boundary drawingOffline work capabilityLab results in 5-7 days
🔧 Utilities
(14)
free
9
microBIOMETER® Reader
microBIOMETER® Reader
microBIOMETER® Reader
Soil Health and Fertility App
Free

This application offers a rapid, on-site soil testing solution to assess microbial biomass and fungal-to-bacterial ratios. It helps users understand soil health, track the effectiveness of management practices, and support sustainable farming by monitoring changes in soil biology and carbon storage.

On-site soil testingMicrobial biomass analysisFungal to bacterial ratio
📚 Education
(7)
free
10
Slakes: Soil Health Test
Slakes: Soil Health Test
Slakes: Soil Health Test
Measure Aggregate Stability
Free

This app provides a straightforward method to measure wet aggregate stability, a crucial indicator of soil health. It guides users through photographing soil samples before and after water submersion, then automatically estimates soil area and calculates a stability index.

Open access soil health assessment methodPhotograph soil aggregates before/after water submersionAutomatic soil area estimation
🔧 Utilities
(6)
free
11
SOILHEALTH
SOILHEALTH
SOILHEALTH
Soil health facts for farmers
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
Climate FieldView™
Climate FieldView™
Climate FieldView™
by The Climate Corporation
Free

This integrated digital agriculture tool offers farmers a connected suite of resources to gain a deeper understanding of their fields. It helps optimize yields, maximize efficiency, and reduce risk by enabling data-driven decisions throughout the year.

Integrated digital agriculture toolsComprehensive field data collectionMonitor agronomic decision impact
💼 Business
(168)
free with in-app purchases
13
Soil Explorer
Soil Explorer
Soil Explorer
by Purdue University
Free

Discover detailed soil property and landscape maps for U.S. states and global soil distributions. Understand how map features relate to real-world observations. This educational tool uses data from USDA and USGS to illustrate complex soil-landscape relationships.

Detailed soil property mapsLandscape visualizationsGlobal soil distribution maps
📚 Education
(7)
free
14
Garden Soil Calculator
Garden Soil Calculator
Garden Soil Calculator
Calculate Raised Bed Volume
Free

Easily calculate the amount of soil needed for rectangular or circular raised garden beds. It also helps determine how many bags of soil to purchase and offers a guide for creating your own DIY soil mix.

Calculate soil volume for raised bedsDetermine number of soil bags neededSupport for rectangular and circular beds
🔍 Reference
(7)
free
15
Soil Sensor Calculator
Soil Sensor Calculator
Soil Sensor Calculator
Arkansas Watermark Tool
Free

This tool helps users calculate irrigation needs based on Watermark sensor readings. It determines average centibar readings, available water, stress levels, and irrigation requirements, factoring in soil type and growth stage.

Enter Watermark sensor readingsCalculate average centibar readingDetermine available water remaining
💼 Business
(6)
free
16
Teralab: AI Soil Analysis
Teralab: AI Soil Analysis
Teralab: AI Soil Analysis
Instant Soil Quality Testing
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Soil Cub
Soil Cub
Soil Cub
Soil Cub Meter+ app
Free

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.

Soil moisture readings (VWC)Soil temperature readingsElectrical conductivity (EC) readings
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
18
LandPKS Soil ID
LandPKS Soil ID
LandPKS Soil ID
by Technology Matters
Free

This app helps identify soils in the field using global soil survey maps and guided data collection. It allows for offline use, project organization, and team collaboration. Data can be exported and is kept private.

Soil matching from global map dataGuided data collection for soil propertiesOffline data collection
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
19
GreenCast Connect by Syngenta
GreenCast Connect by Syngenta
GreenCast Connect by Syngenta
The Future of Digital Agronomy
Free

This app provides real-time insights and advanced tools for smarter turf and landscape management. It offers weather forecasting, pest and disease modeling, soil sensing, and tailored recommendations to optimize resources and improve turfgrass health.

Real-time weather forecastingPest and disease risk modelingCustomizable alerts
☀️ Weather
(8)
free
20
FarmIt: AI Plant Identifier
FarmIt: AI Plant Identifier
FarmIt: AI Plant Identifier
Grow Your Farm & Gardening
Free

Plan and manage your garden with a visual layout tool, companion planting advice, and detailed plant guides. Identify diseases with AI and receive personalized care reminders to ensure a thriving harvest.

Visual garden layout designerCompanion planting recommendationsDetailed plant care guides
🌟 Lifestyle
(730)
freemium

FAQ about Smarter Soil

Are there free smarter soil apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top smarter soil apps we rank are free to download, including Smarter Soil and SoilIQ – Soil Temperature.
Smarter Soil has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 217+ smarter soil apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.