# SoilWeb for Android

> Access USDA-NRCS soil survey information at your current location

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.casoilresourcelab.soilweb](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.casoilresourcelab.soilweb)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.casoilresourcelab.soilweb`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** University of California Davis
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 27,123
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (65 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-01-14
- **First published:** 2019-05-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.casoilresourcelab.soilweb)
- **Website:** [https://casoilresource.lawr.ucdavis.edu/](https://casoilresource.lawr.ucdavis.edu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://soilmap2-1.lawr.ucdavis.edu/native-apps/privacy-policy.html](https://soilmap2-1.lawr.ucdavis.edu/native-apps/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

SoilWeb for Android connects you to comprehensive soil survey information directly from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Designed as a streamlined mobile alternative to the SoilWeb GMap web app, it provides detailed soil data at your current location without the need for interactive maps. Key features include soil profile sketches, water holding capacity estimates, and extensive component details such as soil taxonomy and erosion ratings.

The app also offers convenient links to related resources like Official Series Descriptions, Series Extent Explorer, and Soil Data Explorer, enabling deeper exploration of soil characteristics. Adjustable location accuracy settings and auto-refresh functionality make it both battery-friendly and dynamic for ongoing soil data retrieval. SoilWeb for Android is an essential tool for researchers, farmers, environmentalists, and anyone interested in soil properties on-the-go.

## Rankings

- #385,329 — Overall

## Review summary

SoilWeb for Android is praised for its rich and accurate soil data, user-friendly interface, and usefulness for professionals, educators, and enthusiasts. It serves well for fieldwork, learning, and practical projects like clay potting and archaeology. However, consistent issues include inaccurate location naming, poor text readability especially under certain color schemes and dark mode, and occasional troubles with updates or app functionality on specific devices.

### Pros

- Provides detailed and accurate soil data including depth and quality, useful for various users like clay potters, archaeologists, and professionals.
- Simple and easy to navigate interface, making it accessible for teaching and learning.
- Offers comprehensive soil information and links to official soil descriptions and maps.
- Useful for fieldwork, property assessments, hiking, and biodiversity projects due to its depth of data and GIS-like feel.
- Valued by professionals such as NRCS soil scientists and educators for understanding geomorphology and soil characteristics.

### Cons

- Location accuracy issues, with incorrect place names reported by multiple users.
- Text readability problems, especially with color choices like blue letters and poor contrast under blue headers, and issues with dark mode making text hard to read.
- Update or installation problems, with users unable to update or install the latest app versions.
- Some users reported the app did not work on their phone at all.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.casoilresourcelab.soilweb)