# FOUNDATION Field Log vs Ruby

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FOUNDATION Field Log | Ruby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foundation-field-log/id1348050684/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruby-collins/id6456947348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **276** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foundation Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348050683) | [Ruby-Collins, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697305421) |

## What reviewers say

### FOUNDATION Field Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foundation-field-log/id1348050684)

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.

**Highlights:** Field logging, Mobile access, Client portal, iOS compatibility, Administrator setup required

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Convenient multi-location clock in/out capability
- ✅ Ability to switch between different jobs easily
- ✅ Better than paper-based time tracking systems
- ✅ Helpful and responsive customer support team
- ✅ Useful hour tracking and reporting features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent and unpredictable app crashes
- 🐛 Constant unexpected logouts
- 🐛 Missing or lost submitted time entries
- 🐛 Data sync failures between app and server
- ⚠️ Poor user interface design and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Ruby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruby-collins/id6456947348)

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.

**Highlights:** Home Feed for curated content, Events calendar with registration, Employee directory search, Company policy resource library, Latest news updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FOUNDATION Field Log free?

FOUNDATION Field Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ruby free?

Ruby is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FOUNDATION Field Log or Ruby?

Ruby is rated higher. FOUNDATION Field Log averages 1.7 out of 5 from 276 ratings, while Ruby averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FOUNDATION Field Log or Ruby have ads?

Neither FOUNDATION Field Log nor Ruby shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FOUNDATION Field Log or Ruby?

FOUNDATION Field Log ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ruby every 5 months. Most recently, FOUNDATION Field Log was updated on September 20, 2026 and Ruby on September 19, 2026.

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