# Coastal Fieldwork

> Mobile tool for collecting, mapping, and analyzing coastal fieldwork data. (iPhone/iPad app by Robert Frost.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastal-fieldwork/id6760482322 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robert Frost](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846464222)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastal-fieldwork/id6760482322/reviews.md

## What is Coastal Fieldwork?

Collect, map, and analyse coastal data directly on your iPhone

Coastal Fieldwork is a powerful field data collection and analysis tool designed for geography teachers and students conducting coastal investigations. The app uses built-in iPhone capabilities to support common coastal fieldwork methods while automatically mapping and organising the data you collect.
Ideal for GCSE, A-level, and university fieldwork, Coastal Fieldwork helps students record reliable measurements, capture site evidence, and analyse results directly in the field.

Capture Fieldwork Data with Your iPhone

Coastal Fieldwork uses the sensors and tools built into your iPhone to support authentic geographical investigation.
Record and map:
Geolocated field measurements using latitude and longitude 
Site photographs captured during fieldwork 
Sediment sample size and roundness observations 
Rock identification using camera-based tools such as Google Lens 
Wave counts using a built-in timer 
Longshore drift experiments 
Beach groyne observations comparing updrift and downdrift sediment levels 
Beach sediment infiltration rates
Every data point is automatically linked to its location and mapped, allowing you to see your results spatially as you collect them.

Built-In Fieldwork Tools
The app includes a range of tools designed specifically for coastal investigations:
Clinometer tool using iPhone motion sensors to support longshore drift experiments 
Wave count timer for coastal process studies 
AR measurement tools using Apple ARKit to measure sand height differences around groynes 
Geolocated data collection with automatic mapping 
Photo capture and documentation tools
Bibliography Builder - scan book ISBN barcodes with the iPhone camera to add to Bibliography

This allows students to complete multiple coastal fieldwork techniques using a single device.

Analyse Your Data in the Field
Coastal Fieldwork doesn’t just collect data, it helps you interpret it.
Within the app you can:
View annotated maps of all fieldwork sites 
Compare measurements across locations 
Review observations, photos, and measurements together 
Identify emerging patterns in your data
On devices that support Apple Intelligence, the app can also examine your collected data in relation to your enquiry question and hypotheses, providing additional insights to support analysis.

Export Your Investigation
When your fieldwork is complete, you can export your results for further analysis or assessment.
Export options include:
CSV files for use with GIS software such as ArcGIS 
Structured reports including:
Enquiry question
Hypotheses
Methodology
Data presentation
Data analysis
Includes NEA Superbutton - Create a draft template of your NEA incorporating your enquiry question and hypotheses and all your collected data.
This makes it easy for students to transform field data into a complete geographical investigation report.

Designed for Education
Coastal Fieldwork is ideal for:
GCSE Geography fieldwork 
A-level Geography investigations 
Undergraduate coastal geography field courses 
Teachers organising coastal field trips 
Students conducting independent enquiries

By combining field measurement tools, mapping, photography, and analysis in one app, Coastal Fieldwork helps students focus on geographical enquiry rather than paperwork.

Turn your iPhone into a complete coastal fieldwork toolkit.

## Key features

- Geolocated data collection
- Site photograph capture
- Wave count timer
- AR measurement tools
- Bibliography builder
- Data analysis in-app
- CSV and report export

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastal-fieldwork/id6760482322/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-05-15*

Highly recommend this app, great for geography trips or just i general!

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2026-05-12*

Really helped me organise all my work, very easy to use. Would definitely recommend.

## Frequently asked questions about Coastal Fieldwork

### What is Coastal Fieldwork used for?

Coastal Fieldwork is designed for geography students and teachers to collect, map, and analyze coastal data directly on their iPhone. It supports various fieldwork methods and helps in creating comprehensive investigation reports.

### What types of data can be collected with Coastal Fieldwork?

You can collect geolocated field measurements, site photographs, sediment sample observations, rock identifications, wave counts, longshore drift experiment data, and beach groyne observations.

### Does Coastal Fieldwork have ads?

No, Coastal Fieldwork is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted experience for data collection and analysis.

### What are the export options for data collected in Coastal Fieldwork?

Data can be exported as CSV files for GIS software like ArcGIS, or as structured reports including enquiry questions, hypotheses, methodology, data presentation, and analysis.

### What devices is Coastal Fieldwork compatible with?

Coastal Fieldwork is available for iPhone and iPad devices, leveraging their built-in sensors and capabilities for fieldwork.

### How does Coastal Fieldwork help with analysis?

The app allows you to view annotated maps of fieldwork sites, compare measurements across locations, review observations and photos, and identify patterns in your data. On compatible devices, it can also provide additional insights using Apple Intelligence.

### What is the price of Coastal Fieldwork?

Coastal Fieldwork is a paid application, priced at $1.99.

### How often is Coastal Fieldwork updated?

The latest version of Coastal Fieldwork is 1.1.1, and it was last updated on June 25, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-06-25

Introducing the new Bibliography Builder! Effortlessly compile your bibliography by scanning the ISBN barcodes of books or pasting links to online resources such as webpages and YouTube videos. The app extracts and stores metadata, enabling you to easily export your bibliography in Harvard style format.

Additionally, this feature is seamlessly integrated into the New NEA Superbutton. With it, you can generate a draft NEA report template, which can be imported into Word, Pages, or Google Docs for further editing.

Other improvements:
Exported reports are now in HTML format which can be imported into Word, Pages and Google Docs for editing.
Other minor improvements to sediment analysis, groyne height measurements and infiltration data recording.

### 1.1 — 2026-04-20

Introducing the new Bibliography Builder! Effortlessly compile your bibliography by scanning the ISBN barcodes of books or pasting links to online resources such as webpages and YouTube videos. The app extracts and stores metadata, enabling you to easily export your bibliography in Harvard style format.

Additionally, this feature is seamlessly integrated into the New NEA Superbutton. With it, you can generate a draft NEA report template, which can be imported into Word, Pages, or Google Docs for further editing.

Other improvements:
Exported reports are now in HTML format which can be imported into Word, Pages and Google Docs for editing.
Other minor improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-03-24

No release notes.

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All apps by Robert Frost: https://appshunter.io/developer/1846464222

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