Comparison

TerraFlex vs Wildnote

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

Head to head
About

TerraFlex

Streamline geospatial field work with a unified system for data collection and updates. Create custom forms to capture geolocated information for GIS, incident reports, inspections, and more. Keep your team organized and in sync with cloud-hosted data administration.

Highlights
  • Customizable data collection forms
  • Geolocated information capture
  • Cloud-hosted data administration
  • Team synchronization
  • Field assignment grouping
  • Data update workflows
Features
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Unify all of your data collection and update activities with a single system for everyday geospatial field work. Use TerraFlex to collect or update any kind of data in the field with simple forms that you create. Whether your day includes capturing GIS data, incident reports, emergency management or simple inspections, you can use the same streamlined approach to collect geolocated information. Now you can keep field users focused on getting the job done fast. Keep your whole team in sync. No matter how big or small your project, you can review the data as it is collected in the field. •Hosted in the cloud to push out changes to the team instantly •Stay organized by grouping field assignments and data •Data administration and management is done for you via the cloud •Make use of powerful data update workflows with TerraFlex Advanced Getting up and running with TerraFlex is easy. 1) Sign up to create your account. 2) Sign in to Cloud services. 3) Download the Mobile app and you are all set. ---------------------------------- Note: Trimble TerraFlex is designed for your iPhone device. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Wildnote

This platform offers customizable cloud-based data collection, management, and reporting for environmental consulting. It provides pre-built forms and reports for various disciplines, automating processes to improve efficiency and deliver faster, accurate regulatory-compliant reports.

Highlights
  • Customizable cloud-based data collection
  • Pre-built and custom forms/reports
  • Automated workflow and reporting
  • Offline data collection
  • Integrated photo management
  • Built-in taxonomy and soil colors
Features
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Wildnote is The Environmental Consulting Platform for customizable cloud-based data collection, management, and reporting. It has pre-built forms and reports for a broad spectrum of environmental consulting disciplines, yet can be customized to support complex workflow, reporting, and branding needs. Established workflows for USACE Wetland Delineations, SWPPP, Construction Compliance, Cultural Resources, Paleontology, Endangered Species Monitoring, Mitigation Banking and Restoration and more. From mobile data collection and photo management, to frustration-free reporting, Wildnote automates your processes while improving your project efficiency by 40-80% allowing you to deliver faster, more accurate regulatory-compliant reports with project transparency. Key Mobile App Features: -Works Offline -Integrated Photo Management -Extensive form library, or build your own forms for your project needs -Built-in taxonomy with scientific name, common name and indicator status with taxonomy favorites -Built-in Munsell soil colors -Upload associated project documents and reference materials -Works with Trimble R-1, Trimble Catalyst, EOS Arrow, Bad Elf Pro, Juniper Geode Regulatory Data Collection for: -All 10 USACE Wetland Regions with built-in calculations -Ordinary Highwater Mark (Arid West and Interim) -California Rapid Assessment Method -Cultural Resources SHPO Solutions for California, Nevada and Utah with flexibility for all states.

Screenshots

TerraFlex2 screens
Wildnote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wildnote at 3.7 against TerraFlex's 2.4. Wildnote also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). TerraFlex's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wildnote holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TerraFlex has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of TerraFlex's written reviews are positive against 20% of Wildnote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TerraFlex ships an update monthly, Wildnote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TerraFlex versus Wildnote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerraFlexWildnote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (34 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size319 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrimble Inc.Suntoucher LLC

Customer experience

TerraFlex

All ratings34 ratings
Positive32.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative73.1%

Wildnote

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

TerraFlex

No in-app purchases

None

Wildnote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TerraFlex free?
TerraFlex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wildnote free?
Wildnote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TerraFlex or Wildnote?
Wildnote is rated higher. TerraFlex averages 2.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Wildnote averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do TerraFlex or Wildnote have ads?
Neither TerraFlex nor Wildnote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TerraFlex or Wildnote?
TerraFlex ships an update monthly, and Wildnote fortnightly. Most recently, TerraFlex was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wildnote on June 22, 2026.

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