Comparison

OpenField Plus Live vs SGL TurfBase

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

Head to head
About

OpenField Plus Live

Monitor athlete performance in real-time with customizable metrics. Plan and execute training sessions directly from your device. Analyze team data and heart rate with custom alerts.

Highlights
  • Real-time athlete performance tracking
  • Customizable metrics
  • Live training session planning
  • Heart rate analysis with alerts
  • Team averages and range analysis
  • Drill creation and management
Features
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Get the complete picture for live team monitoring on the go. Use the Catapult OpenField+ Live app to track and monitor your athlete’s performance, real-time, by using the suite of key and customisable metrics at your disposal. Plan, periodise and execute your training sessions live from your iPad. Data is streamed directly to OpenField+ Live using your existing live setup and provides key functionality in: - Multi-device support - Intuitive metric management - Heart Rate analysis with custom alerting - Team averages and range analysis - Drill creation and management OpenField+ Live’s simple interface is designed to be easily picked up and put down on the fly. * Requires OpenField 1.15 or greater and an active Internet connection; additional fees may apply. MORE INFORMATION For a more detailed description of how to use OpenField+ Live, see OpenField online help. For pricing, licensing, upgrades, and other related questions, contact our sales team enquiries@catapultsports.com

About

SGL TurfBase

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The SGL TurfBase app allows grounds managers to access valuable above-ground and underground pitch data collected by the SGL TurfPod 24/7 via mobile phone or tablet. It offers a detailed view of the microclimate within the stadium or on the training grounds, providing comprehensive insights into the condition of the playing surface. This streamlines communication within the grounds team and empowers grounds managers to make objective, proactive, and data-driven pitch maintenance decisions, optimising resources and creating a high-quality playing surface week in and week out in the most efficient way possible.

Screenshots

SGL TurfBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SGL TurfBase at every 3 weeks against OpenField Plus Live's every 4 months. SGL TurfBase also leads on device support (3 vs 1). OpenField Plus Live's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenField Plus Live ships an update every 4 months, SGL TurfBase every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
OpenField Plus Live versus SGL TurfBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenField Plus LiveSGL TurfBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatapult Sports Pty LtdStadium Grow Lighting B.V.

In-app purchases

None

OpenField Plus Live

No in-app purchases

None

SGL TurfBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenField Plus Live free?
OpenField Plus Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SGL TurfBase free?
SGL TurfBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenField Plus Live or SGL TurfBase have ads?
Neither OpenField Plus Live nor SGL TurfBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenField Plus Live or SGL TurfBase?
OpenField Plus Live ships an update every 4 months, and SGL TurfBase every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenField Plus Live was updated on July 4, 2026 and SGL TurfBase on September 12, 2026.

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