BirdNest vs SAMS Field Data Collection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BirdNest
Transform your mobile devices into powerful data capture tools. This app integrates with a web browser for reports and analytics, improving paper-based processes without new software or hardware investments. It's designed for quick and easy deployment.
- Data capture tool
- Web browser reporting
- Analytics delivery
- Paperless process improvement
- Quick deployment
- Mobile and tablet support
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BirdNest Paperless Data Services DO NOT LOAD THIS APP WITHOUT AN ACTIVE BIRDNEST USER ACCOUNT The BirdNest app runs on iPhone or iPad. It transforms smart phones and tablets into powerful data capture tools. BirdNest uses the web browser on your computer to deliver reports and analytics. There’s no need for investment in new software or hardware infrastructure. The BirdNest digital, data system improves your paper and pencil processes and can be deployed quickly and easily! Go to http://www.birdnest.com/ for further details. Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
SAMS Field Data Collection
This app allows field operators to test compliance and input data for drinking water quality in various US cities. It helps municipalities maintain healthy water standards.
- Field data entry
- Compliance testing
- Drinking water monitoring
- City water quality maintenance
- Data input for operators
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Enables all field operators to test the compliance and enter data so that different cities in US can maintain healthy drinking water.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BirdNest at 4.2 against SAMS Field Data Collection's 3.7. SAMS Field Data Collection's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
BirdNest holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively.
BirdNest ships an update every 4 months, SAMS Field Data Collection monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BirdNest | SAMS Field Data Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | 3.7 (6 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BirdNest Services, Inc. | NJBSoft LLC |
Customer experience
BirdNest
SAMS Field Data Collection
In-app purchases
BirdNest
No in-app purchases
SAMS Field Data Collection
No in-app purchases
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