Comparison

MyFieldTracker vs SMS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • ArcGIS map support
  • Real-time boundary alerts
  • Operator/machine tracking
  • Obstacle and area marking
  • Distance and area measurement
  • Offline map functionality
Features
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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

About

SMS

Features
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Imagine a world where you can do hands-off gardening with just a touch of a button on your Apple Watch with uniform countdowns from ten to sixty seconds in five second increments. Well, that world is here. With the Water Track I from Sapana Micro Software, you can achieve total control of your plant watering without counting out aloud. Using the settings panel, pick from the appropriate seconds to count down from and enjoy the rooster sound when the countdown ends. Have fun with this gardening helper so you can multitask and garden at the same time.

Screenshots

MyFieldTracker2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MyFieldTracker at Free against SMS's $0.99. MyFieldTracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months). SMS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MyFieldTracker is free to download; SMS costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyFieldTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, SMS every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyFieldTracker versus SMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyFieldTrackerSMS
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyShoppingHelper, LLC.Sapana Micro Software

In-app purchases

None

MyFieldTracker

No in-app purchases

None

SMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyFieldTracker free?
MyFieldTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMS free?
SMS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyFieldTracker or SMS have ads?
Neither MyFieldTracker nor SMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyFieldTracker or SMS?
MyFieldTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and SMS every 17 months. Most recently, MyFieldTracker was updated on October 10, 2026 and SMS on October 1, 2026.

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