Comparison

Coreo vs FieldApp Notebook

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

Head to head
About

Coreo

This no-code platform allows you to easily build and deploy digital surveys for field data collection. Move from paper to digital with intuitive drag-and-drop tools and offline functionality. Ideal for organizations seeking to improve data collection efficiency and accuracy.

Highlights
  • No-code survey builder
  • Offline data collection
  • Geolocation recording (point, polygon, line)
  • Photo upload with records
  • Conditional questions
  • Sub-forms for complex data structures
  • Map and list data views
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If you need to collect data in the field then Coreo is the answer. Change the way you collect data in minutes, change the way you work forever. Coreo is a no-code platform which is easy to understand and intuitive to use. It uses simple drag and drop technology to build the surveys you need. It is the ideal tool if you want to move from paper to a digital solution for field-based surveys. You can also effortlessly include reference guides to assist with field based identification of species or to diagnose problems. Coreo includes a range of templates that are designed for ecologists, including the only official UKHab Survey template. Some of Coreo's key features are: - Complete offline working. Save base maps and work with all your records offline. - Geolocation - record a point location, polygon or line transect. - Photo upload - record photos with your records - Question conditionality - choose when questions should appear to a recorder based on previous data entry - Sub-forms - create the data structure you need to make your surveys efficient Coreo provides map and list views of your data and your apps work offline too. If you want to maximise the efficiency and accuracy of data collection within your organisation then Coreo is the ideal tool.

About

FieldApp Notebook

Features
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FieldApp is a simple, flexible tool for recording fieldwork observations in any environment. Its perfect for any type of scientific survey, environmental monitoring, or just keeping organized records outdoors, FieldApp helps you design custom sampling sheets, capture data on the go, and export it instantly for analysis. Create your own data collection sheets in seconds • Build your own sampling sheets with date/time, automatic location grab, text, number, checkboxes, and photo inputs that match your fieldwork needs • FieldApp automatically organises your data into field campaigns and sample sets, for viewing, download or editing • Adapt your sheets on to go to match your project, for any kind of fieldwork to lab work, or expedition notes. Capture observations anywhere • FieldApp can log data offline in remote environments—no account or internet connection is needed • Add notes, measurements, GPS locations, and multiple photos directly into your sample forms • Switch between typing, selecting from your photo library, or taking new photos with your device’s camera Stay organized in the field • Keep related observations grouped together in campaigns and sample sets • Edit and review saved samples anytime—your data is always accessible and backed up on your device • Quickly search across all samples to find the record you need Export ready-to-use data • Export your entire campaign, a sample set, or individual samples as CSV files ready for input into excel, QGIS, R, Python... • Exports include all of your sample data organised together and bundled for easy sharing • CSV format (one row per sample) ensures compatibility with any spreadsheet (excel, numbers, libra calc) or statistical software (R, Python), and lab workflows Designed by and for researchers and students • Ideal for research scientists of any career stage that undertake fieldwork in any environment • Ideal for undergraduate students doing fieldwork or lab-based data collection • Ideal for lecturers leading field and lab-based teaching and field courses  • Ideal for anyone who needs reliable, structured note-taking Key benefits • Fully offline: no sign-in, no external storage, and no hidden uploads. • Flexible: design forms that fit your exact workflows. • Transparent: your data stays on your device until you choose to export it. • Practical: CSV + photos export for multi-backup and direct import into analysis tools. FieldApp gives you a digital notebook built for structured data collection. Replace messy paper sheets with an organized, portable system that integrates multiple observations (date/time, location, general notes, text/number inputs, photos) into one sample sheet, making export and interrogation of your data quick and painless. One time purchase for all future app updates.

Screenshots

Coreo4 screens
FieldApp Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Coreo at Free against FieldApp Notebook's $2.99. Coreo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Coreo is free to download; FieldApp Notebook costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coreo ships an update every 8 days, FieldApp Notebook every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Coreo versus FieldApp Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoreoFieldApp Notebook
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNatural ApptitudeChristopher James Williamson

In-app purchases

None

Coreo

No in-app purchases

None

FieldApp Notebook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coreo free?
Coreo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FieldApp Notebook free?
FieldApp Notebook costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Coreo or FieldApp Notebook have ads?
Neither Coreo nor FieldApp Notebook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coreo or FieldApp Notebook?
Coreo ships an update every 8 days, and FieldApp Notebook every 11 days. Most recently, Coreo was updated on September 10, 2026 and FieldApp Notebook on September 10, 2026.

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