Comparison

Plains Locator vs PCT Scouting

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

PCT Scouting

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Plains Locator4 screens
PCT Scouting3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plains Locator versus PCT Scouting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlains LocatorPCT Scouting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB85 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFlipwirePCT Agcloud

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Plains Locator

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.491 Month
  • Yearly$44.991 Year
None

PCT Scouting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plains Locator free?
Plains Locator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PCT Scouting free?
PCT Scouting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plains Locator or PCT Scouting have ads?
Neither Plains Locator nor PCT Scouting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plains Locator or PCT Scouting?
Plains Locator ships an update every 3 months, and PCT Scouting every 2 weeks. Most recently, Plains Locator was updated on October 16, 2026 and PCT Scouting on October 5, 2026.

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