Comparison

TrueContext vs FastField

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

Head to head
About

TrueContext

Automate mobile workflows for remote and desk workers. Collect data, access company information in the field, and share results automatically with back-office systems. Track, analyze, and improve business processes.

Highlights
  • Automate mobile workflows
  • Collect data on mobile devices
  • Access company data in the field
  • Share results with back-office systems
  • Track and analyze field operations
  • Desktop data collection and approvals
Read full description

TrueContext is the global leader in automating mobile workflows. The TrueContext mobile solution makes it easy for remote workers to collect data on a mobile device, access company data in the field, and automatically share the results with back-office systems, cloud services, and people. We make it possible for companies to track, analyze, and continuously improve processes. TrueContext for macOS brings the same data collection functionality to Apple laptops and desktops, and makes it easier for desk workers to participate in approval workflows. Platform Elements: * The Mobile Forms App Automate business tasks through powerful data access, collection and delivery. * Integrations & Workflows Seamlessly connect and route data across systems, cloud services, and people. * Analytics & Reporting Track and measure field operations to optimize business performance.

About

FastField

This app provides mobile access to custom forms, eliminating paper and reducing manual input errors. Create and deploy forms in minutes without technical expertise, collecting richer data in real-time from smartphones and tablets, even offline.

Highlights
  • Create custom forms without technical expertise
  • Deploy forms to mobile workforce instantly
  • Collect data in real-time
  • Offline data capture
  • Support for various data fields (photos, audio, GPS)
  • Data export in multiple formats (Excel, PDF, CSV)
  • Integration with third-party systems
Features
Read full description

No more clipboards. No more chasing paperwork. No more end-of-day calls to find out where jobs stand. FastField is the mobile forms platform built for field service teams, so managers dispatch with confidence, crews capture the right data on-site, and reports reach the back office the moment a job is done. From a safety inspection on a remote rig to a maintenance call at a customer site, FastField closes the loop between your field teams and your operations center, in real time, without the lag. Built for the Industries That Keep the World Running • Construction: site inspections, daily reports, punch lists, subcontractor sign-offs • Oil & Gas: asset inspections, HSE reporting, field coordination • Facilities Management: preventive maintenance, equipment checks, facility audits • HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing: service calls, technician dispatch, maintenance records, compliance documentation • Field Services: service reports, technician coordination, customer signatures • Manufacturing: quality control, compliance audits, maintenance workflows • Other Businesses: Custom forms for any operational workflow Dispatch • Assign jobs, inspections, and tasks from a central dashboard • Schedule field crews across multiple sites with full visibility into team workloads • Send assignments directly to your team's phone, no paper, no phone calls • Check-in and check-out, crews log arrival and departure on-site Capture • Custom digital forms for every job type • Photos with annotations, GPS tagging, signatures, barcodes, sketches, audio, and video • AI Photo Insights: automatically detect anomalies, hazards, and defects in field photos • OCR Label Scanning: point your camera at an asset tag; form fields populate instantly • Conditional logic and auto-calculations: forms that adapt as your team fills them out • Full offline support: captures everything without a signal, syncs automatically when reconnected Report • Professional reports auto-generate the moment a form is submitted • Delivered instantly to stakeholders, email, or directly into your ERP, CMMS, or back-office system • Connect via API, HTTP Post, FTP/SFTP, or email, data flows where it needs to go automatically Optimize • Live job status monitoring across all sites: open, in progress, completed • Team location visibility during active jobs, know where your crews are when it matters • Operational data that surfaces patterns, reduces delays, and drives continuous improvement Your Field. Your Data. Total Control. Trusted by thousands of field teams worldwide. Install, build your first form in minutes, and deploy to your team today, no coding required.

Screenshots

TrueContext4 screens
FastField4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FastField at 4.6 against TrueContext's 2.3. FastField also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (17K vs 58). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. TrueContext sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FastField asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FastField holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FastField has 17K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of TrueContext's written reviews are positive against 50% of FastField's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TrueContext versus FastField: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrueContextFastField
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (58 ratings)4.6 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.7% of reviews50.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5817K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrueContext Inc.FastField, Inc.

Customer experience

TrueContext

All ratings58 ratings
Positive29.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative65.5%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative47.4%

FastField

All ratings17,027 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative41.4%

User reviews

TrueContext

From 58 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent tool for business operations
  • 🚀 Strong integrations into other systems
  • 👍 Unmatched user experience
  • 💡 Personalized item lists/tasks
  • 👍 Valuable tool for prioritization

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Many errors in forms
  • 🐛 Last update is a month ago
  • 🐛 Not pro
  • 🐛 Several submissions showing errors
  • 🐛 Submissions don't send

FastField

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient data collection
  • 💡 Highly customizable forms
  • 🤝 Excellent customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and sync issues
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and delays
  • 🔒 Login and authentication problems
  • 🤯 Confusing interface and navigation

Bugs and requests

TrueContext

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • Errors in forms
  • Submissions showing errors and not sending
  • App crashes on opening
  • Draft section not syncing between devices
  • Forms dropping into the void
Show 24 more
  • App asking to log in again mid-form
  • Corporate login option missing
  • App freezing every few entries
  • App needs to be uninstalled and reinstalled frequently
  • Files cannot be opened for print
  • Repeatedly asking for notifications after sending forms
  • GPS location on map broken for years
  • App crashes when selecting manager name or store
  • Contacts missing on send page after update
  • App closes and erases form when sending
  • Registration form not accepting phone number
  • Registration form not working
  • App shutting down when trying to register or press a button
  • App not opening or working after iOS update
  • App not compatible with iOS 4.0
  • App not compatible with iOS 3.1.3 after upgrade
  • App not supporting iPad multitasking
  • Losing work due to multitasking
  • Changes to app affecting business operations
  • Photo selection not separating albums
  • Website not working
  • Cannot edit forms on phone
  • App not working on iPhone 3G + iOS4
  • App not working on iOS 4.0

Requested features

17 requests
  • Allow changing from grid display back to list
  • Improve button placement for one-handed use
  • Add option to view logs from a certain day
  • Add edit capabilities for pull down menus on iPhone/iPad
  • Fix draft section sync between devices
Show 12 more
  • Add corporate login option
  • Allow saving work before being logged out
  • Improve GPS location accuracy and display
  • Make app iOS26 ready
  • Improve stability and reduce bugs
  • Allow users to select more than one photo and separate albums
  • Add signature capture to iPhone version
  • Add more field types
  • Improve online portal speed
  • Implement more features for iPad
  • Add dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

FastField

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera and barcode scanner issues
  • Data loss when switching between apps
  • Inconsistent behavior with location services
  • Unreliable form submission and syncing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to reuse/clone forms
  • Improve photo management and integration
  • Provide better offline functionality
  • Implement search and filtering for reports

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TrueContext

One-time1
  • Annual Subscription$299.99
None

FastField

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrueContext free?
TrueContext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FastField free?
FastField is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TrueContext or FastField?
FastField is rated higher. TrueContext averages 2.3 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while FastField averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.
Do TrueContext or FastField have ads?
Neither TrueContext nor FastField shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrueContext or FastField?
TrueContext ships an update fortnightly, and FastField fortnightly. Most recently, TrueContext was updated on September 14, 2026 and FastField on September 24, 2026.

Other comparisons