SoilWeb

Name: SoilWeb
Rating: 3.5 (14 reviews)
Author: University of California, Davis

By: University of California, Davis

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Features & Capabilities

The SoilWeb for iOS application accesses soil survey information (the SSURGO dataset, published by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service) at your current location.

This app was designed to be a lightweight version of the SoilWeb GMap web application. SoilWeb GMap features an interactive map for viewing and querying individual map units, while this app does not. However, SoilWeb for iOS conveniently provides a link to the SoilWeb GMap web app.

SoilWeb GMap is available at https://casoilresource.lawr.ucdavis.edu/gmap/

More information about SSURGO is available at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/survey/geo/?cid=nrcs142p2_053627

Features of SoilWeb for iOS include:

Soil profile sketches, estimated proportions, and geomorphic position of soil components associated with the SSURGO "map unit" identified at your current location.
Map unit aggregate data such as estimated water holding capacity.
Soil survey area scale and publication date.
Component details: soil taxonomy, soil property depth profiles, land classification ratings, hydraulic and erosion ratings, forest productivity, soil suitability ratings.
Links to Official Series Descriptions (OSDs) generated automatically.
Component links to related web apps: Series Extent Explorer (SEE) and Soil Data Explorer (SDE).
Link to the SoilWeb GMap web application at your current location.
Location accuracy setting allows you to select between standard accuracy (less accurate, uses less battery power) and high accuracy (more accurate, but may use more battery power).
Location auto-refresh feature allows you to continually look up soil data at a specified time interval.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

University of California, Davis

Rating:

3.50

(14)

Version:

2.3 Last updated: 2022-01-21

Version code:

846763015

Creation date:

2010-02-23

Compatible devices:

Size:

25.81MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 370,767 ▼ 1,952

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Developed by:

University of California, Davis

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soilweb/id354911787

Website:

https://casoilresource.lawr.ucdavis.edu/soilweb-apps

User Reviews

Users praise SoilWeb as an essential, easy-to-use source for GPS-based soil data and a comprehensive soil survey database, especially valuable for fieldwork. However, recurrent crashes, startup failures, and compatibility issues with newer iOS versions are common. A frequent concern is the apparent lack of ongoing updates or developer support, which undermines reliability for users needing consistent, current data.

Pros

GPS/location-based soil data for your current position
Comprehensive soil database and data delivery from USDA soil survey
Easy-to-use interface with quick one-button access to soil information
Valued by field professionals for on-site soil data and fieldwork

Cons

Crashes or won’t open on startup; frequent crashes across devices/versions
Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions (iOS 11/13/14) and lack of updates
Perceived lack of developer support/updates, with reports of no response or ongoing maintenance

Recent reviews

Incredible app! Go soil science. Future update should allow the “view map” feature as in the desktop version. This is essential to see nearby soil types rather than just those under your current location.

by Ul*****, 2023-07-16

Have loved this app for years; so grateful to have it. Would like to see the soil series name in a font color other than white; very difficult to read outdoors.

by ki*****, 2023-06-08

The map has the correct gps coordinates, however the software gave us a physical location and soil data for an area 4 miles east of the gps location. Needs work.