NextCheck vs FieldSketch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NextCheck
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A quick glance at your iPhone is all it takes. NextCheck brings your next event, what's left today, and your current meeting together on a single dashboard clock. No more switching apps to open your calendar or juggling widgets β just a big clock and the information that actually matters, in one dense, glanceable screen. β Everything at a glance - Large real-time clock with date - Countdown to your next event - Ongoing event with time remaining - Today's schedule on a vertical timeline with a live "now" line - Month calendar and week strip for the big picture β Edit right here - Shows your existing iOS calendars (iCloud / Google / Exchange, and more) - Create, edit, and delete events β changes sync back to the system calendar - Long-press an event to preview its full title and notes instantly β Notifications & badge - Get notified N minutes before your next event - End-of-event alarm (a bold center banner in the foreground, a notification in the background) - App icon badge shows your remaining events today (configurable) β Make it yours - 24/12-hour time, seconds, week start day, light/dark themes - Adjustable clock fonts and timeline density - On iPad, a spacious two-column layout for info and timeline β Privacy first - Your event data stays on your device and in your own iCloud. We never collect or transmit it. - No ads, no tracking, no account required β Completely free - No subscriptions, no in-app purchases ββββββ * AI Comment (experimental) is available only on Apple Intelligenceβcapable devices. Generated content is for reference. * Weather display is planned for a future update.
FieldSketch
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Survey and draft β all by yourself. The site inspection app built for architects. β No more two-person tape measure walks FieldSketch uses your iPhone's motion sensors to measure distances as you walk. Aim the crosshair, tap to drop a pin. One site in 10 minutes, calibration included. No need to book an assistant. β CAD drawings straight from the field Export as DXF (R12) β opens directly in Jw_cad and other CAD software. Register a cadastral PDF in advance and the app automatically merges it with your field data. β Everything captured in one place Photos are taken automatically at each measurement point. Record video while you measure to document the site. Points, distances, and photos compiled into a PDF report β ready for same-day delivery. β 4 simple steps Calibration β Site boundary β Surroundings (gutters, roads) β Landmarks (manholes, etc.). Guided workflow. Easy to undo and redo. β Accuracy Approx. 3 cm error over 30 m (verified on device). No LiDAR required β works on any iPhone. A 3-point calibration at the start improves accuracy further. β» Designed for site reconnaissance and planning. Not intended for legal boundary surveys. β Pricing Measurement, photos, video, and PDF export are free forever. CAD (DXF) and CSV export require a Premium plan (monthly / lifetime). Try all features free for 14 days. Terms of Use (EULA) By downloading or using this app, you agree to Appleβs standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextCheck at none against FieldSketch's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FieldSketch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. NextCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NextCheck | FieldSketch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomoyuki Arai | ryota kido |
In-app purchases
NextCheck
No in-app purchases
FieldSketch
- com.ryota.FieldSketch.monthly$24.991 Month
- com.ryota.FieldSketch.prooffer$279.99
- com.ryota.FieldSketch.pro$349.99





