Comparison

The Retrieve vs FieldMarx

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

Head to head
About

The Retrieve

Log and track all your dog's training sessions and hunts. Monitor retrieve rates, performance trends, and health metrics like weight and diet. Organize your memories with custom hashtags and share moments with beautiful session summaries.

Highlights
  • Log training sessions with notes
  • Record hunts with results
  • Search sessions by keyword/hashtag
  • Organize with custom hashtags
  • Session summaries with photos/stats
  • Track retrieve rates and trends
  • Manage multiple dogs and health logs
Features
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Remember every moment in the pursuit of the retrieve. Every retriever lives for the moment the bird falls and the retrieve begins. The Retrieve helps you remember the hunts, the training, and the dogs that made those moments unforgettable. Log every training session, record every hunt, and see your dog improve over time with clear, simple tracking. Features: Log training sessions with notes, weather, and duration Record hunts with results and conditions Search your sessions instantly by keyword or hashtag Organize sessions with custom hashtags like #mallard or #AKC Beautiful session summaries with photos, stats, and notes at a glance Share training and hunt moments with the perfect photo Weekly training recap notifications to keep you on track Track retrieve rates and performance trends Track your dog's health with weight logs, diet tracking, and vaccine reminders Manage multiple dogs View your dog's full history in one place Built for serious handlers who want better insight into their dog's progress.

About

FieldMarx

Create custom training setups with precision mapping tools on satellite imagery. Log hunt performance, track training history, and organize dogs. Designed for serious handlers, trainers, and waterfowl hunters.

Highlights
  • Satellite-based training setup builder
  • Marks, blinds, and retrieve planning
  • Hunt logging and training history
  • Weather and location tracking
  • Dog assignment and organization
  • Cross-platform synchronization
Features
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FieldMarx is a modern retriever training and hunt logging platform designed for serious handlers, trainers, and waterfowl hunters. Build custom training setups with precision mapping tools including marks, blinds, gunner stations, and retrieve lines directly on satellite imagery. Save sessions, track training history, document hunt performance, and organize dogs all in one place. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fieldmarx.com/privacy Features include: • Satellite-based training setup builder • Marks, blinds, gunner stations, and retrieve planning • Hunt logging and training history • Weather and location tracking • Dog assignment and session organization • Mobile-friendly field workflow • Session screenshots and sharing • Cross-platform synchronization Whether preparing for hunt tests, field trials, or improving real-world hunting performance, FieldMarx helps handlers plan smarter training and keep detailed records throughout the season.

Screenshots

The Retrieve4 screens
FieldMarx3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FieldMarx at every 6 days against The Retrieve's every 5 weeks. FieldMarx also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. The Retrieve sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FieldMarx sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Retrieve against 5.0 for FieldMarx. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Retrieve ships an update every 5 weeks, FieldMarx every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Retrieve versus FieldMarx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe RetrieveFieldMarx
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamantha BohlmanAlexander Czapla

Customer experience

The Retrieve

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FieldMarx

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Retrieve

One-time1
  • The Retrieve: Premium Upgrade$4.99
2 purchases

FieldMarx

Subscriptions2
  • FieldMarx Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • FieldMarx Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is The Retrieve free?
The Retrieve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FieldMarx free?
FieldMarx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Retrieve or FieldMarx?
The Retrieve and FieldMarx are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do The Retrieve or FieldMarx have ads?
Neither The Retrieve nor FieldMarx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Retrieve or FieldMarx?
The Retrieve ships an update every 5 weeks, and FieldMarx every 6 days. Most recently, The Retrieve was updated on September 9, 2026 and FieldMarx on September 15, 2026.

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