SampleServe Field App vs Order Penguin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SampleServe Field App
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Saves the field person time, making them more productive, while also making them more accurate and efficient. Using SampleServe's web and mobile application we save the field sampling crew roughly 20% of their time on a typical sample collection investigation. •The field technician using the app receives all sampling details and instructions directly from the project management tool, automatically. •The Project Manager can track field technician activity and progress in real-time and review data as it’s being collected. •Bar-coded and QR coded sample bottle labels are printed in the field at the time of sampling. •Sample collection and custody is tracked in a clear and concise manner using our patented digital chain of custody (DCOC). •Photos of sampling locations and other significant features can be collected and available as part of the record. •An immutable and precise GPS and timestamp are collected with each significant event like sample collection and/or custody transfer. •Three-part authentication digital chain-of-custody is used to convey laboratory instructions to the laboratory in advance of sample arrival. It’s better and more accurate than paper COC. •QR coded custody seals for coolers are printed from the application. Know what’s in the cooler without having to open the cooler. •The application works with or without a wireless data connection. •Use of the mobile environmental field application is completely free. Please contact us with any questions at support@sampleserve.com
Order Penguin
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Order Penguin streamlines the process of renting and buying environmental equipment. Users can peruse the catalogues of multiple vendors to find the option best suited to their needs, place orders with a few clicks, and track their orders every step of the way. Gone are the days of calling equipment rental vendors with long lists of items and hoping everything you need arrives on time. With the Order Penguin mobile app, users can enter project details; create, place, and edit orders; track the status of their shipments; call off finished rentals; leave vendor reviews; and more. Order Penguin saves all your project, address, billing details, and past order history, so placing new orders or re-ordering past shipments is easy and quick. We know you shop for everything else online. Why not your environmental equipment as well?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Order Penguin at fortnightly against SampleServe Field App's every 2 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SampleServe Field App ships an update every 2 months, Order Penguin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SampleServe Field App | Order Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SampleServe Inc. | Order Penguin, Inc |
In-app purchases
SampleServe Field App
No in-app purchases
Order Penguin
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SampleServe Field App free?
Is Order Penguin free?
Do SampleServe Field App or Order Penguin have ads?
Which is updated more often, SampleServe Field App or Order Penguin?
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