Comparison

TerraFlex vs Float

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

Float

Access your work schedule and manage resources from your mobile device. Plan projects, track time, and stay updated on schedule changes in real time. This leading platform offers a quick overview of your team's workload.

Highlights
  • Access work schedule anywhere
  • Plan resources
  • Track projects
  • Log time worked
  • Live schedule view
  • Real-time schedule change alerts
Features
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Take resource management with you on the go. Access your live Schedule from anywhere to understand who’s working on what, whether delivery’s on track, and how to take on what’s next. Whether you’re between meetings or away from your desk, Float’s mobile app keeps everyone aligned and up to date. • See a live view of your Schedule with multiple views and sorting options • Log time in a few quick taps with pre-filled timesheets • Add time off requests from anywhere • Make updates to plans on the fly and get real-time alerts when things change “A sleek and intuitive UI, that’s lightning fast.” — John K., Software Engineer, Anthroware

Screenshots

TerraFlex2 screens
Float4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Float at 4.6 against TerraFlex's 2.4. Float also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 12%) and ratings volume (431 vs 34). On price, update cadence, 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

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

Float holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Float has 431 ratings behind it against 34, 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 36% of Float's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TerraFlex versus Float: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerraFlexFloat
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (34 ratings)4.6 (431 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews35.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34431 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size319 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrimble Inc.Pixel Paddock, LLC

Customer experience

TerraFlex

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

Float

All ratings431 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative53.8%

In-app purchases

None

TerraFlex

No in-app purchases

None

Float

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TerraFlex free?
TerraFlex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Float free?
Float is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TerraFlex or Float?
Float is rated higher. TerraFlex averages 2.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Float averages 4.6 from 431 ratings.
Do TerraFlex or Float have ads?
Neither TerraFlex nor Float shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TerraFlex or Float?
TerraFlex ships an update monthly, and Float monthly. Most recently, TerraFlex was updated on September 26, 2026 and Float on September 23, 2026.

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