# ServicePlanner vs Field

The clearest difference is price: Field at Free against ServicePlanner's $2.99. Field also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). ServicePlanner's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Field is free to download; ServicePlanner costs $2.99 up front. Field sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. ServicePlanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ServicePlanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServicePlanner has 188 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ServicePlanner ships an update every 2 months, Field every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ServicePlanner | Field |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serviceplanner/id1268476525/reviews)** | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-service-buddy/id6446035072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **188** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iMatt Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/508348984) | [Dario Raffa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570119389) |

## What reviewers say

### ServicePlanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serviceplanner/id1268476525)

This app helps Jehovah's Witnesses manage their ministry and field service activities. It features contact management, activity planning, and a timer for recording time spent. Users can sync data across devices and access a library of publications and videos.

**Highlights:** Dropbox Sync, Territory Helper Integration, Today Screen with Timer, Contact Management & History, Contact Filtering & Map View, Publication & Video Library, Monthly & Annual Activity Tracking

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for foreign language field service
- 🚀 Syncs to NW Publisher
- 🚀 Clean interface makes recording easy
- 🚀 Address look up feature saves time
- 🚀 Useful features make it worth the cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Difficulty linking with Territory Helper
- 🐛 Recording 'Not at Home' visits not possible
- 🐛 Syncing between devices can be inconsistent
- 🐛 Lacks customization options for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not opening
- Syncing issues between devices
- Incorrect translation or localization

**Requested features**

- Ability to record 'Not at Home' visits
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Support for multiple types of hours (ministry, LDC, etc.)
- Customizable color coding for different visit types
- Ability to add photos to records


### Field

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-service-buddy/id6446035072)

Manage your field ministry effectively with tools for organizing Bible verses, sample conversations, and personal service targets. Track progress with detailed statistics, schedule appointments, and sync data across devices. Personalize the interface and simplify service reporting.

**Highlights:** Organize Bible verses by topic, Save and use sample conversations, Set and track monthly/annual service targets, View detailed service statistics and progress graphs, Schedule and sync service appointments, Personalize interface colors and logos, Sync data across phone and tablet devices, Simplify service report entry

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Field Publisher+ | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ServicePlanner free?

ServicePlanner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Field free?

Field is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ServicePlanner or Field?

ServicePlanner is rated higher. ServicePlanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Field averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do ServicePlanner or Field have ads?

Neither ServicePlanner nor Field shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ServicePlanner or Field?

ServicePlanner ships an update every 2 months, and Field every 2 weeks. Most recently, ServicePlanner was updated on November 6, 2026 and Field on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*