iForester vs MyFieldTracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iForester
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An app for tree inventory and tree diameter and DBH measurement
MyFieldTracker
This forestry management tool leverages ArcGIS maps for defining operational areas and provides real-time boundary alerts. It enables operator and machine tracking, obstacle marking, and distance measurements, all without requiring cell service once maps are downloaded.
- ArcGIS map support
- Real-time boundary alerts
- Operator/machine tracking
- Obstacle and area marking
- Distance and area measurement
- Offline map functionality
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MyFieldTracker is your frontline for forestry management. - Supports ArcGIS Maps and GeometryArcGIS Support Use your existing ArcGIS map data, including layers, boundaries, and attributes to define harvesting areas, stream boundaries, and other areas. iPad Support and GPS Booster Support Use standard WIFI Only iPads (phone support coming soon) to run the MyFieldTracker app. No cell service is required once the map is downloaded. Supports both Garmin and Bad-Elf GPS boosters. Real-Time Boundary Alerts Define areas of your map where operators can be alerted both with visual and audio alerts of approaching boundaries, or entering boundaries. Boundaries may also include notes such as "Cut only 6 inch trees and larger", etc. Operator/Machine Tracking Track machines so that other operators know where others have been on the job and the operator can see where they have covered. Display only the tracks of machines you wish to see. Easily see how much of an area has been processed. Obstacle and Area of Interest Marking Operators can mark areas and make notes that other operators can view. Easily keep track of swampy areas, creek crossings, etc. Distance and Area Measurement Measure straight line and area distance anywhere on the map to help assess harvesting and operation areas.- Individual Operator Tracking and Data Sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MyFieldTracker at every 3 weeks against iForester's every 2 months. iForester's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). 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.
iForester ships an update every 2 months, MyFieldTracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iForester | MyFieldTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purdue Research Foundation (Apps) | MyShoppingHelper, LLC. |
In-app purchases
iForester
No in-app purchases
MyFieldTracker
No in-app purchases
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