RNA Sampling vs MapFields
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RNA Sampling
This app streamlines agricultural sample data collection for clients. It features QR code scanning, real-time data processing, and smart management of field samples and test results. Organize, edit, and track your sample history with ease, even offline.
- QR code scanning for sample tags
- Real-time data processing and validation
- Organize field samples and test results
- Edit and update sample records
- Add field observations and notes
- Track sample history with timestamps
- Offline functionality
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Title: QR Scanner & Data Manager - Crop Diagnostix Client Portal Description: Designed exclusively for Crop Diagnostix clients, this QR code scanning application streamlines your sample data collection workflow with features tailored to agricultural diagnostics and field testing. Key Features: Quick Scanning: Built-in QR code scanner for Crop Diagnostix sample tags and documentation Real-time Processing: Immediately parse and validate diagnostic sample data Smart Data Management: Organize field samples and test results systematically Edit and update sample records on the fly Add field observations and notes to entries Track complete sample history with timestamps Interface & Navigation: Clean, user-friendly design with three main sections: Scanner Tab: Access the QR code scanner Data Entry Tab: View and modify sample information History Tab: Browse complete sampling history Data Handling: Secure local storage of all sample data Detailed record keeping with: Unique sample IDs Collection timestamps Sample categories Field observations Easy data editing and updating capabilities Use Cases: Field sample tracking Diagnostic result management Crop monitoring Testing documentation Agricultural data collection Additional Features: Offline functionality for field use Quick data export options Search and filter capabilities Data backup support
MapFields
Easily map agricultural field boundaries, share them with others, and manage your farm's land. This tool simplifies land management for agricultural professionals.
- Field boundary mapping
- Field sharing
- Land management
- Agricultural focus
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Simple Agricultural Field Boundary Mapping, Sharing, and Management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RNA Sampling at none against MapFields's shown. RNA Sampling also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RNA Sampling against 5.0 for MapFields. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
RNA Sampling ships an update weekly, MapFields every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RNA Sampling | MapFields |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Crop Diagnostix Inc. | Vertex Ag LLC |
Customer experience
RNA Sampling
MapFields
In-app purchases
RNA Sampling
No in-app purchases
MapFields
No in-app purchases
