Comparison

Field vs Playground123

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

Head to head
About

Field

Features
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The Field app enables users to work in areas with limited or no network connectivity for specific use cases. The app synchronises relevant data to your device to enable you to work offline. It also provides access to device and platform features to help you do your work. Features include: View your tasks See all your tasks in one place and action them while offline. Perform your work orders Field Work Execution displays work orders information including attachments, related assets, defects, inspections and map locations. You can manage asset defects, perform scheduled asset inspections and record labour and plant usage. Also attach photos and videos, enter completion comments and choose a decision for the work order as part of performing your work. Maintain your assets With Field Asset Survey you can search for assets and review and modify assets details in the field. You can also create new assets including adding a spatial location and attachments. Carry out your compliance inspections Assess regulatory compliance using Field Compliance Inspections. Review inspection, application and contact details and provide responses for relevant checklist items. Attach photos and videos and select an inspection outcome as part of your assessment. Action and create customer requests Respond effectively and promptly to the needs of your customers using Field Customer Requests for Property and Rating. You can view the details of your assigned requests alongside relevant contact and property details as well as additional information and attachments. Record your actions and progress the request through its business process within your organisation. You can also create new customer requests for issues identified in the field and then sync them to Property and Rating for processing and action. Search for more information Field Enquiries within Property and Rating allows you to search offline for the animal, name, property, customer request and compliance application details you need to help get your work done. Issue vehicle infringements Perform enforcement activities through quickly creating, issuing and printing vehicle infringements, even when offline.

About

Playground123

Features
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Playground123 application is an end-to-end Audit tool that allows the consistent collection of data, anytime and anywhere on a smart device. The ready-to-use Inspection forms are designed by industry experts to meet the requirements of Australian Standards and ensure smooth and clear step-by-step Inspection flows so that the data collected is well-structured and securely stored in Playground123 Application. The Mobile Application is designed to work in conjunction with an Asset Management Web Application, which can be used by Organisation managers to monitor the state of their Assets and provides an opportunity to mitigate the risk associated with non-compliance issues by spotting the potential harms at early stages, thus allowing to plan ahead for any future rectification works. Playground123 is easy to use and requires minimal training, allowing inspectors to quickly assess the condition of equipment and softfall. Once an Inspection is complete, the data is synced with the Asset Management Web Application, providing Organisation managers with real-time information about the condition of Playground and Open Space Assets. The application has several features that make it ideal for conducting inspections of Open Space equipment and softfall. The ready-to-use Inspection forms are designed by industry experts to ensure Organisations and Auditors that Inspection reports are well-structured, reliable, and meet the Australian Standards requirements. The following Inspection forms are available: - Routine Visual Inspections - Operational Inspections - Comprehensive Annual Inspections - Comprehensive Post-Installation Inspections - Impact Testing Attenuation - Strategic Inspection - Injury Reporting - Maintenance Reporting The Mobile application gives the ability to Inspectors to take and store photos of the Open Space equipment and softfall, which are later can be attached to the inspection report. It also includes a built-in GPS feature, which allows inspectors to search for a specific Open Space area and build a route to it. This feature is useful for Asset Managers who want to track the location of Assets across different parks and public spaces. Overall, the Playground123 mobile application is a valuable tool for Asset Managers and Inspectors who are responsible for maintaining Open Space Assets. By providing real-time information about the condition of Asset equipment and softfall, this application helps ensure that it is reliable and enjoyable for everyone to use.

Screenshots

Field4 screens
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Verdict

The call

Field and Playground123 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Field ships an update every 2 weeks, Playground123 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Field versus Playground123: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldPlayground123
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size73 MB82 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTechnology One LimitedPlayground123 PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Field

No in-app purchases

None

Playground123

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Field free?
Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Playground123 free?
Playground123 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Field or Playground123 have ads?
Neither Field nor Playground123 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Field or Playground123?
Field ships an update every 2 weeks, and Playground123 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Field was updated on September 10, 2026 and Playground123 on September 12, 2026.

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