Plains Locator vs PCT Scouting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plains Locator
This navigation tool converts Public Land Survey System (PLSS) land descriptions into precise GPS coordinates. It allows users to save favorite locations, add custom notes, and get turn-by-turn directions via popular mapping services. Supports several US states.
- Convert PLSS to Latitude/Longitude
- Save favorite locations and notes
- Plot locations on map
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Search by current location or map
- View MTRS and county information
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Plains Locator: Convert and Map Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Land Descriptions to Latitude and Longitude coordinates. Results include GPS Coordinates and distance to the centre of the section, the ability to favourites, add notes to the location, plot on a map and get navigation directions through Apple Maps, Google Maps and ForeFlight. Features * Search Full Sections * Search Quarter Sections * Search MTRS * Search Latitude & Longitude * Search by Current Location * Search by Map * View full details including MTRS and County information * Save Favorite Locations * View History of searches * Save Custom Notes * Plot locations on map and start turn-by-turn navigation Plains Locator supports the following States: * Colorado * Iowa * Kansas * Minnesota * Montana * Nebraska * North Dakota * Oklahoma * South Dakota A subscription is required to use Plains Locator. Subscriptions can be purchased from within the app. All new signups receive a free 7-day trial period. Your subscription lets you use Plains Locator everywhere. Your data syncs securely and automatically between your devices, and can also be accessed on the web. An active network connection is required to perform conversions and use mapping features. If you enjoy using Plains Locator, please leave us a 5-star review. If you have any questions, problems or suggestions, please contact support@plainslocator.com Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account after confirmation. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Accounts will be charged for subscription renewals within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed in your iTunes Account’s Settings after purchasing. Plains Locator's privacy policy is available at: https://plainslocator.com/privacy-policy Plains Locator's terms of service is available at: https://plainslocator.com/terms-of-service
PCT Scouting
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PCT Scouting is a powerful field scouting app designed for dealers, agronomists, and growers to streamline crop monitoring and issue reporting. Easily view all your farms and fields on a map, and while scouting, place geolocated pins to record observations—such as pest outbreaks, diseases, crop health issues, or irrigation problems. Add comments directly in the field, then sync your findings with your team in real time. Whether you're walking a field or reviewing remotely, PCT keeps your whole operation connected and informed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCT Scouting at none against Plains Locator's 2. PCT Scouting also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Plains Locator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Plains Locator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. PCT Scouting asks for nothing beyond the download.
Plains Locator ships an update every 3 months, PCT Scouting every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plains Locator | PCT Scouting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Flipwire | PCT Agcloud |
In-app purchases
Plains Locator
- Monthly$4.491 Month
- Yearly$44.991 Year
PCT Scouting
No in-app purchases
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