ForneyField vs Propeller Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ForneyField
This app enables field technicians to track sample and site data from collection to the lab, ensuring a complete chain of custody. It allows for capturing, claiming, and locating concrete samples, streamlining construction materials testing workflows.
- Capture sample and site data offline
- Sync data automatically to ForneyVault
- Claim and assign chain of custody status
- Locate specimens on job site maps
- Streamline construction materials testing
- Validate lab testing against field work
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MOBILE APP FOR END-TO-END CMT WORKFLOW ForneyField is a ForneyVault-enabled mobile app used by field technicians to track sample and site data from the field to the lab and beyond, ensuring complete chain-of-custody for all project stakeholders. SURETY STARTS IN THE FIELD Capture, claim and locate sample data and sync information to the lab. CAPTURE When a new batch of concrete arrives on site, field technicians can capture sample data and create new specimens. -Input sample ID, ticket number, placement, date and wet concrete information directly in app without connectivity. -Automatically sync data with the ForneyVault database. -Access this data to inform future steps in the construction materials testing workflow. CLAIM Drive accountability on the job site for managers and field technicians by claiming specimens. -Filter samples in the app by: sample ID, project ID, location, sample data and status. -Assign chain of custody status to each sample’s specimens: Cast, Assigned, Claimed, Collected and Delivered. -Claim a sample’s specimens that have not yet been received at the lab, or assign someone else to pick up the specimens. LOCATE When assigned to pick up a sample’s specimens, the field technician can view a map with pins that show the exact location of specimens on the job site. -Proactively pick up unclaimed specimens that are ready to move to the lab. -Help new technicians or technicians who haven’t been to the job site find the specimens they need to pick up. -Prevent unclaimed specimens from sitting onsite too long, and eliminate penalties for improper curing or late or missing tests. FOR FORNEYVAULT & FORNEYTOOLS USERS ForneyField is a powerful tool for field technicians, lab and project managers, and principal engineers who subscribe to ForneyVault and use ForneyTools as their essential concrete testing software. VALIDATE LAB TESTING AGAINST FIELD WORK -Trust materials meet your project’s standards -Streamline complex workflows for greater productivity and profitability. -Fully close the data gap between key stakeholders and steps of the CMT workflow. -Avoid miscommunication and discrepancies as data moves from the field, to the lab, to the office and beyond.
Propeller Mobile
This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful site inspection tool. It provides real-time navigation, 3D site mapping, and media documentation to keep field crews connected and projects on track. Empower faster decisions with your job site in your pocket.
- Live navigation
- 3D site mapping
- Media documentation
- Alignments and grade checking
- Cut-fill analysis
- Stockpile volume measurement
- AeroPoint management
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Propeller Mobile is a 3D site inspection app built to keep field crews connected, aligned, and in control. With your job site in your pocket, Propeller Mobile supports real-time navigation, site checks, and reality capture, empowering faster decisions and keeping projects on track. Propeller Mobile also works alongside your AeroPoint hardware, keeping your ground control workflow connected. More than just a map, Propeller Mobile connects every person on-site to the data they need - enabling teams to move faster, collaborate smarter, and drive results. Why Propeller Mobile? • Stay aligned, wherever you are: Turn your mobile device into a powerful site inspection tool to help you map your next move • Eliminate bottle necks: Verify, document, and adjust plans directly from the field to prevent delays and unnecessary office trips • Keep your projects on track: From live navigation to high-accuracy measurements, you’ll translate field data and designs into decisions Key features: • Live navigation: Instantly see your real-time position relative to designs and site features • 3D site mapping: Explore a digital twin of your site in 3D or 2D for informed decision-making • Media documentation: Pin images and 360° photos to the map to document conditions and share with office teams • Alignments: Measure and track your live position along alignments and stations/chainages • Grade checking: Assess grades as degrees, percentages, or ratios • Cut-fill analysis: Compare surfaces to monitor volume changes and progress over time • Point of interest tagging: Drop points to check elevations or add notes for clarity • Surface area measurement: Quickly calculate areas within any shape • Stockpile volumes: Measure stockpile volumes and create reports in seconds • Cross-section analysis: Generate cross-section charts of designs and surveys • Distance measurement: Measure point-to-point distances with precision • Elevation tracking: Monitor elevation changes and height differences • AeroPoint management: Connect to AeroPoint 2 devices via Bluetooth to monitor battery, charging status, firmware, and data upload progress - and configure custom WiFi credentials for seamless field uploads
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ForneyField at 4.5 against Propeller Mobile's 3.8. Propeller Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). 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.
ForneyField holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Propeller Mobile has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ForneyField ships an update every 4 months, Propeller Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ForneyField | Propeller Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | 3.8 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 276 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Forney | Propeller Aerobotics Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
ForneyField
Propeller Mobile
In-app purchases
ForneyField
No in-app purchases
Propeller Mobile
No in-app purchases
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