Partner Next vs FieldNote App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Partner Next
This application is a client for a map platform designed for utility organizations. It provides access to custom map data and configurations, offering the latest features with a rapid release cycle for electric, gas, and oil companies.
- Map application platform client
- Designed for utility organizations
- Custom map data and configurations
- Latest features
- Rapid release cycle
- Electric, gas, oil industry focus
Read full descriptionHide full description
Partner Next is the new-features edition of the Apple iOS client for Partner Software's map application platform. This platform, and its associated applications, are designed for electric, gas, oil, and other utility organizations. This app is only intended for use by Partner Software customers, and requires custom map data and configurations which are supplied by Partner's other products. Please visit our website for more information, and contact us if we can meet your needs. Partner Next includes the latest features and has a more rapid release cycle than its counterpart, Partner Maps. Partner Maps serves as the long-term support edition for customers who prefer a slower release cycle.
FieldNote App
This app streamlines field data collection and analysis with configurable workflows. It allows geographically distributed teams to share critical information instantly and enables clients to manage system configurations independently, eliminating the need for developer intervention.
- Configurable field data collection
- Workflow creation and management
- Project progress tracking
- Cost monitoring
- Instant information sharing
- Client-driven system configuration
- Integration with GIS formats
Read full descriptionHide full description
FieldNote is a highly versatile and easily configurable field data collection app. It was developed to help you efficiently capture and analyze data, create and manage workflows, track project progress, monitor costs and more. Geographically distributed field personnel can collect and share critical information instantaneously regardless of their location with the touch of a button. Clients are able to make system configuration changes themselves, eliminating the need for lengthy change order processes or endless hours on the phone with software developers. With FieldNote, there is nothing standing between you and your data! Key Features: - Simple yet functional design requires no GIS experience to use - Versatile interface capable of collecting any type of data- regardless of industry - Multiple workspaces allow data collection/analysis to be segregated however you wish - Large library of color coded icons gives field users quick access to information on-the-go - Crew composition and equipment usage automatically tracked and rolled into weekly timesheets - Integrates with a variety of GIS formats using ESRI basemaps and overlays - Geospatial features can be linked together to display relationships between data points - Able to accommodate any type of workflow - Wireless data syncing - Custom reports and dashboards are run on command to ensure you view the most up-to-date and relevant analytics Notes: - Server configuration is required for app usage. - To access app features, your employer/organization must be an existing client of Terra Spectrum Technologies Disclaimers: - Mapping API provided by Esri ArcGIS Runtime SDK for iOS - FieldNote is designed and built natively for iPad - Use of the FieldNote app requires data usage, subject to additional charges. Data charges will depend on your mobile service provider and actual usage patterns - FieldNote collects and transmits geolocation information to servers at Terra Spectrum. Map points are determined by the ArcGIS runtime platform. If permission is granted, geolocation can be determined using Core Location. - All data collected by the client company’s implementation of FieldNote is the property of the client and may be used and shared at the client’s discretion. Terra Spectrum Technologies is not responsible for information the client company chooses to share. - When using Core Location, geolocation accuracy depends on physical location, signal strength, and mobile service provider. Connecting a Bluetooth GPS device to the iPad will improve Core Location accuracy.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FieldNote App at fortnightly against Partner Next's every 4 months. Partner Next's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 — 4.5 for Partner Next against 4.5 for FieldNote App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 13 respectively.
Partner Next ships an update every 4 months, FieldNote App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Partner Next | FieldNote App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10 ratings) | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Partner Software | Terra Spectrum Technologies |
Customer experience
Partner Next
FieldNote App
In-app purchases
Partner Next
No in-app purchases
FieldNote App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Partner Next free?
Is FieldNote App free?
Which has better reviews, Partner Next or FieldNote App?
Do Partner Next or FieldNote App have ads?
Which is updated more often, Partner Next or FieldNote App?
Other comparisons















