FOUNDATION Field Log vs Ruby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FOUNDATION Field Log
This mobile application allows clients of a specific business software to log their field activities. Users can access the app using their existing mobile-enabled accounts after administrator setup.
- Field logging
- Mobile access
- Client portal
- iOS compatibility
- Administrator setup required
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Foundation Software clients can download the FOUNDATION mobile® Field Log app for iOS devices and log in with an iOS-enabled FOUNDATION mobile® account. To enable your account for iOS, please have your account administrator contact Foundation Software support.
Ruby
This app serves as a central hub for company news, events, and employee resources. It allows users to easily access company policies, find contact information for colleagues, and stay updated on the latest company happenings.
- Home Feed for curated content
- Events calendar with registration
- Employee directory search
- Company policy resource library
- Latest news updates
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Ruby-Collins is providing a single platform for all go-to resources for all things RC. The app will keep you updated on the latest news and in touch will all company events and team members throughout the year. Easily read the latest news, quickly locate current and upcoming events, access company policies, find a co-worker’s contact information, and more, all at the tip of your fingers. Features include: •Home Feed: Stay up to date with curated content and updates for Ruby-Collins. •Events Tab: Find a list of upcoming events, registration, and schedules. •Directory Tab: Search a list of Ruby-Collins contact information. •Resource Library: Search our database of company policies and company FAQ's.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ruby at 5.0 against FOUNDATION Field Log's 1.7. FOUNDATION Field Log's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (276 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Ruby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FOUNDATION Field Log has 276 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FOUNDATION Field Log ships an update every 3 weeks, Ruby every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FOUNDATION Field Log | Ruby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (276 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 276 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Foundation Software, Inc. | Ruby-Collins, Inc. |
Customer experience
FOUNDATION Field Log
Ruby
Bugs and requests
FOUNDATION Field Log
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes daily and multiple times per week
- Login authentication failures and constant logouts
- Submitted time entries disappear or fail to sync
- Time entries duplicate or reappear after being paid
- Entire weeks of submitted time lost for multiple employees
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- App incompatible with iPhone 14 and newer devices
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Spinning loading wheel freezes indefinitely
- Time entries not saving correctly
- Incorrect time amounts appearing on paychecks
- App won't open on mobile devices or web browser
- Job codes disappearing from one day to the next
- Password reset functionality not working properly
- No record of submitted time visible after submission
Requested features
9 requests- Grid/calendar-based timecard view for easier payroll processing
- Face ID or biometric login for faster authentication
- Ability to view previously submitted timecards
- Auto-carry over of job codes and cost codes between entries
- API integration capabilities with other business software
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- Simplified clock in/out process (single button)
- Offline functionality without requiring service
- Better reporting and analytics dashboard
- Account signup option within the app
Ruby
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FOUNDATION Field Log
No in-app purchases
Ruby
No in-app purchases
Questions
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