Comparison

MyFieldTracker vs SilvaCruise

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

SilvaCruise

This professional tool streamlines timber cruising and forest mensuration for foresters. It offers offline functionality, replacing traditional field tools with a mobile interface for data collection and analysis. Supports various cruising methods and species-specific volume equations.

Highlights
  • Offline timber cruising
  • Variable-radius and fixed-area plot sampling
  • Tree data collection (species, DBH, height, etc.)
  • Species-specific volume equations
  • Reineke Stand Density Index calculation
  • Digital field reference library
Features
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Timber Cruising app with ability to perform quick BA plots to estimate basal area, create and implement full inventories, import unit shapes and generate plot grids, and produce full cruise reports in app. Actual volume and taper equation models are integrated into the app to provide accurate estimates of quantity and quality of timber based upon region. Includes full reference guide, conversion tools, and other helpful info for field going foresters, forestry technicians, and landowners. Privacy Policy: https://jgroon.github.io/silvacruise-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://jgroon.github.io/silvacruise-legal/terms.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MyFieldTracker2 screens
SilvaCruise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyFieldTracker at none against SilvaCruise's 1. MyFieldTracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). SilvaCruise's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, 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. SilvaCruise sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. MyFieldTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyFieldTracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyFieldTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, SilvaCruise every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyFieldTracker versus SilvaCruise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyFieldTrackerSilvaCruise
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyShoppingHelper, LLC.Jesse Gruenberg

Customer experience

MyFieldTracker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SilvaCruise

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

MyFieldTracker

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SilvaCruise

Subscriptions1
  • SilvaCruise Pro14 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is MyFieldTracker free?
MyFieldTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SilvaCruise free?
SilvaCruise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyFieldTracker or SilvaCruise?
MyFieldTracker is rated higher. MyFieldTracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SilvaCruise averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do MyFieldTracker or SilvaCruise have ads?
Neither MyFieldTracker nor SilvaCruise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyFieldTracker or SilvaCruise?
MyFieldTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and SilvaCruise every 9 days. Most recently, MyFieldTracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and SilvaCruise on October 8, 2026.

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