FieldNote App vs AiDash IVMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FieldNote App
This app streamlines field data collection and analysis with configurable workflows. It allows geographically distributed teams to share critical information instantly and enables clients to manage system configurations independently, eliminating the need for developer intervention.
- Configurable field data collection
- Workflow creation and management
- Project progress tracking
- Cost monitoring
- Instant information sharing
- Client-driven system configuration
- Integration with GIS formats
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FieldNote is a highly versatile and easily configurable field data collection app. It was developed to help you efficiently capture and analyze data, create and manage workflows, track project progress, monitor costs and more. Geographically distributed field personnel can collect and share critical information instantaneously regardless of their location with the touch of a button. Clients are able to make system configuration changes themselves, eliminating the need for lengthy change order processes or endless hours on the phone with software developers. With FieldNote, there is nothing standing between you and your data! Key Features: - Simple yet functional design requires no GIS experience to use - Versatile interface capable of collecting any type of data- regardless of industry - Multiple workspaces allow data collection/analysis to be segregated however you wish - Large library of color coded icons gives field users quick access to information on-the-go - Crew composition and equipment usage automatically tracked and rolled into weekly timesheets - Integrates with a variety of GIS formats using ESRI basemaps and overlays - Geospatial features can be linked together to display relationships between data points - Able to accommodate any type of workflow - Wireless data syncing - Custom reports and dashboards are run on command to ensure you view the most up-to-date and relevant analytics Notes: - Server configuration is required for app usage. - To access app features, your employer/organization must be an existing client of Terra Spectrum Technologies Disclaimers: - Mapping API provided by Esri ArcGIS Runtime SDK for iOS - FieldNote is designed and built natively for iPad - Use of the FieldNote app requires data usage, subject to additional charges. Data charges will depend on your mobile service provider and actual usage patterns - FieldNote collects and transmits geolocation information to servers at Terra Spectrum. Map points are determined by the ArcGIS runtime platform. If permission is granted, geolocation can be determined using Core Location. - All data collected by the client company’s implementation of FieldNote is the property of the client and may be used and shared at the client’s discretion. Terra Spectrum Technologies is not responsible for information the client company chooses to share. - When using Core Location, geolocation accuracy depends on physical location, signal strength, and mobile service provider. Connecting a Bluetooth GPS device to the iPad will improve Core Location accuracy.
AiDash IVMS
This system helps ground personnel and managers identify, plan, and execute vegetation management tasks around assets. It organizes work orders for various vegetation risks like danger trees, trims, and herbicide applications, allowing for prioritization and execution.
- Identify vegetation risks
- Log and plan work
- Execute vegetation management tasks
- Organize work orders
- Prioritize vegetation risks
- Manage danger and hazard trees
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AiDash’s Intelligent Vegetation Management System (IVMS) is built for ground personnel and their managers to identify, log, plan and execute work on vegetation risks around assets. Work for all vegetation risks such as danger trees, hazard trees, tree trims, vine trims, herbicide and TGR application can be organized into work orders, prioritized and carried out with IVMS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AiDash IVMS at 5.0 against FieldNote App's 4.5. AiDash IVMS also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 18.0). FieldNote App's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (13 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.
AiDash IVMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FieldNote App has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FieldNote App ships an update fortnightly, AiDash IVMS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FieldNote App | AiDash IVMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 11.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Terra Spectrum Technologies | AiDash Inc. |
Customer experience
FieldNote App
AiDash IVMS
In-app purchases
FieldNote App
No in-app purchases
AiDash IVMS
No in-app purchases
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