Comparison

iPDS for iPhone vs Quantum Field

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

Head to head
About

iPDS for iPhone

Features
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Productivity Development Solutions' innovative software helps you reduce unplanned downtime, maximise productivity and increase profitability. iPDS for iPhone is part of the PDS (Mining Asset Management) Software, a multi-platform, subscription-based solution, which consists of PDS Idler, PDS Wear, PDS Complex and PDS Inspect. PDS Idler · One of the most consistent causes of conveyor downtime and lost productivity in mine sites around the world is idler failure. · PDS Idler is the most complete solution for the inspection, management and analysis of idler failures, preventing costly, unscheduled downtime on conveyor operations. PDS Wear · Every year, customers save $millions in conveyor belt spend by better planning, forward purchasing and improved visibility of wear data. · PDS Wear provides a collaborative tool for technicians to conduct thickness surveys and engage with planners and engineers to predict component life, plan scheduled replacements and assist in better selection and accurate capital planning. PDS Inspect · Routine inspections form the foundation of strong maintenance strategies. · PDS Inspect enables efficient routine inspections, providing a robust digital platform for capturing defects against assets over time, enabling detailed reporting on plant condition and outstanding maintenance requirements. iPDS features: · Dashboard views allow stakeholders to quickly see the condition of their assets, the current inspection status and a snapshot of critical problems. · Offline access, ensuring routine inspections can be completed even in the most remote areas. · Integrated support for the FLIR ONE® Pro-Series Thermal Imaging Cameras to enable thermal images to be added to inspections within the app. · Supports photo attachments with an integrated mark up tool. · Supports emailing of reports to single or multiple recipients to expedite the passage of information and resolve maintenance problems quicker. To ensure iPDS provides its full capability, it requires access to: · Your location while using the app to get GPS coordinates · Camera access to take photos · Photo library access to upload images The software is licensed on a per product, per site basis. The modular structure of PDS provides clients with the freedom to select the products that relate to their particular requirements. To get access to iPDS, you must have an active licence subscription and user account, contact Customer Support for access. Privacy Policy: · https://www.pdsglobal.com/uploads/files/privacy-policy.pdf Software as a Service Agreement: · https://www.pdsglobal.com/uploads/files/software-as-a-service-agreement.pdf Support Services Agreement: · https://www.pdsglobal.com/uploads/files/maintenance-support-services-agreement.pdf Support: · web: https://support.pdsglobal.com · email: support@pdsglobal.com Testimonial: "The information is available straight away for our stakeholders to access while we can still collect additional data in the field simultaneously. Thanks again." - Condition Monitoring Technician

About

Quantum Field

Features
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Field is a partner application to the Quantum software product that allows the in-field capture of project data from Supervision, Leadership and supporting roles. The application has been optimised for both mobile and tablet use with off-line capabilities for project execution in remote areas. The application allows the end-user to execute their work in-field whilst progressing activities in real-time; they can log Delays and Issues, create Handover reports and utilise the device hardware to capture: Text, Audio, Pictures and Video. The data is synchronised back to Quantum to generate a “live schedule” that drives real-time decision making and maximises Productive in-field time for Supervision and Leadership.

Screenshots

iPDS for iPhone4 screens
Quantum Field4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iPDS for iPhone at every 3 weeks against Quantum Field's every 6 months. Quantum Field's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

iPDS for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, Quantum Field every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
iPDS for iPhone versus Quantum Field: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPDS for iPhoneQuantum Field
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProductivity Development Solutions Pty LtdLINKFORCE SHARED SERVICES PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

iPDS for iPhone

No in-app purchases

None

Quantum Field

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPDS for iPhone free?
iPDS for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quantum Field free?
Quantum Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPDS for iPhone or Quantum Field have ads?
Neither iPDS for iPhone nor Quantum Field shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPDS for iPhone or Quantum Field?
iPDS for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quantum Field every 6 months. Most recently, iPDS for iPhone was updated on September 10, 2026 and Quantum Field on August 21, 2026.

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