Comparison

Roadsoft vs FieldSketch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Roadsoft

Manage road assets, signs, and structures on the go. Create, update, and submit work orders, maintenance records, and inspections. Access and view data on an interactive map, and enter various road ratings.

Highlights
  • Locate and add new assets
  • Access cloud-stored asset data
  • View data on interactive map
  • Enter road ratings (PASER, IBR)
  • Complete work orders and maintenance
  • Submit completed work to cloud
Features
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Roadsoft Mobile for road, sign, culvert, guardrail, drainage structure, sidewalk, point pavement markings and traffic count management activities, combined with Roadsoft desktop software, provides Roadsoft users a powerful set of tools to enable management on the go. With Roadsoft Mobile, users can create, complete, and submit changes on work orders, maintenance, and other related records. Roadsoft Mobile for road collection allows the user to enter PASER ratings along with Inventory Based Ratings (IBR) for unpaved roads, while allowing for inventory updates along the way. Key Features • Locate and add new assets (sign, culvert, drainage structure, sidewalk, etc.). • Access uploaded road, sign, culvert, drainage structure and sidewalk data from cloud storage. • View road, sign, culvert, guardrail, drainage structure and sidewalk data on an interactive Google map. • Enter PASER and IBR ratings for road segments. • Complete existing sign, culvert, guardrail, drainage structure and sidewalk work orders. • Complete sign, culvert and sidewalk maintenance. • Complete sign, guardrail, drainage structure and sidewalk inspections and culvert ratings. • Complete Culvert Stream Crossing Surveys. • Submit completed work to cloud storage. App Requirements • Internet connection • Roadsoft Cloud Key (available from the Center for Technology & Training) • Roadsoft desktop software (2023.3 or higher) • Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone and iPad. Note: Use of Roadsoft Mobile requires a licensed copy of Roadsoft software (desktop). For more information about obtaining a licensed copy of Roadsoft desktop, please go to our website: roadsoft.org/get-Roadsoft

About

FieldSketch

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Survey and draft — all by yourself. The site inspection app built for architects. ■ No more two-person tape measure walks FieldSketch uses your iPhone's motion sensors to measure distances as you walk. Aim the crosshair, tap to drop a pin. One site in 10 minutes, calibration included. No need to book an assistant. ■ CAD drawings straight from the field Export as DXF (R12) — opens directly in Jw_cad and other CAD software. Register a cadastral PDF in advance and the app automatically merges it with your field data. ■ Everything captured in one place Photos are taken automatically at each measurement point. Record video while you measure to document the site. Points, distances, and photos compiled into a PDF report — ready for same-day delivery. ■ 4 simple steps Calibration → Site boundary → Surroundings (gutters, roads) → Landmarks (manholes, etc.). Guided workflow. Easy to undo and redo. ■ Accuracy Approx. 3 cm error over 30 m (verified on device). No LiDAR required — works on any iPhone. A 3-point calibration at the start improves accuracy further. ※ Designed for site reconnaissance and planning. Not intended for legal boundary surveys. ■ Pricing Measurement, photos, video, and PDF export are free forever. CAD (DXF) and CSV export require a Premium plan (monthly / lifetime). Try all features free for 14 days. Terms of Use (EULA) By downloading or using this app, you agree to Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Roadsoft4 screens
FieldSketch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roadsoft at none against FieldSketch's 3. Roadsoft also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). FieldSketch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FieldSketch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Roadsoft asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roadsoft ships an update every 5 months, FieldSketch weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Roadsoft versus FieldSketch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoadsoftFieldSketch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichigan Technological Universityryota kido

In-app purchases

None

Roadsoft

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FieldSketch

Subscriptions1
  • com.ryota.FieldSketch.monthly$24.991 Month
One-time2
  • com.ryota.FieldSketch.prooffer$279.99
  • com.ryota.FieldSketch.pro$349.99

Questions

Is Roadsoft free?
Roadsoft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FieldSketch free?
FieldSketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Roadsoft or FieldSketch have ads?
Neither Roadsoft nor FieldSketch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roadsoft or FieldSketch?
Roadsoft ships an update every 5 months, and FieldSketch weekly. Most recently, Roadsoft was updated on September 23, 2026 and FieldSketch on September 17, 2026.

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