# StraboField vs Trashporter

The clearest difference is rating: Trashporter at 5.0 against StraboField's 4.5. Trashporter also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). StraboField's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Trashporter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StraboField has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StraboField ships an update every 9 days, Trashporter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StraboField | Trashporter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strabofield/id1555903455/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trashporter/id6791446497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 89 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The University of Kansas](https://appshunter.io/developer/726307325) | [Easy & Convenient Trashporter, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791446499) |

## What reviewers say

### StraboField

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strabofield/id1555903455)

This mobile application helps geologists record field observations, capture data like photos and sketches, and create geologic maps. It supports various geological subdisciplines and allows for offline use with data syncing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Record field data with photos, sketches, and notes, Collect georeferenced orientation and spatial data, Use custom or built-in basemaps offline, Create multi-scale observations with nested Spots, Organize and back up data locally or to StraboSpot.org, Fully functional offline for remote fieldwork

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Trashporter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trashporter/id6791446497)

Track your trash pickup in real-time and receive notifications when your Trashporters are en route or have completed the service. Explore exclusive partner restaurants, entertainment, and services available through your TrashPortal.

**Highlights:** Real-time trash pickup tracking, Notifications for pickup status, Access to partner restaurants, Exclusive entertainment and services, TrashPortal integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StraboField free?

StraboField is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trashporter free?

Trashporter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StraboField or Trashporter?

Trashporter is rated higher. StraboField averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Trashporter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do StraboField or Trashporter have ads?

Trashporter shows ads; StraboField does not.

### Which is updated more often, StraboField or Trashporter?

StraboField ships an update every 9 days, and Trashporter every 2 days. Most recently, StraboField was updated on October 6, 2026 and Trashporter on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*