Comparison

iVUE AppSuite vs FieldNote App

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

Head to head
About

iVUE AppSuite

This app allows utility and telecommunications organizations to access iVUE Enterprise functionalities on smart devices. It integrates accounting, billing, operations, and other iVUE solutions for improved communication and streamlined processes.

Highlights
  • Mobile access to iVUE Enterprise
  • Integrates Accounting
  • Integrates Billing
  • Integrates Operations
  • Streamlines processes
  • Enhances communication
Features
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***For NISC iVUE users only. Requires an organization identifier provided by NISC.*** NISC's iVUE AppSuite enables your utility or telecommunications organization to leverage the iVUE Enterprise through smart devices. iVUE AppSuite encompasses the functionality of Accounting, Billing, Operations and additional integrated iVUE solutions from a mobile device. iVUE AppSuite provides important information throughout your organization. This solution is recommended for traditional iVUE users as well as many other office and field personnel including: - CEOs - Managers - Field personnel - Supervisors - IT personnel - Communications - Member Services Harness better communication, streamline processes and be connected when you need to be through iVUE AppSuite. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

FieldNote App

This app streamlines field data collection and analysis with configurable workflows. It allows geographically distributed teams to share critical information instantly and enables clients to manage system configurations independently, eliminating the need for developer intervention.

Highlights
  • Configurable field data collection
  • Workflow creation and management
  • Project progress tracking
  • Cost monitoring
  • Instant information sharing
  • Client-driven system configuration
  • Integration with GIS formats
Features
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FieldNote is a highly versatile and easily configurable field data collection app. It was developed to help you efficiently capture and analyze data, create and manage workflows, track project progress, monitor costs and more. Geographically distributed field personnel can collect and share critical information instantaneously regardless of their location with the touch of a button. Clients are able to make system configuration changes themselves, eliminating the need for lengthy change order processes or endless hours on the phone with software developers. With FieldNote, there is nothing standing between you and your data! Key Features: - Simple yet functional design requires no GIS experience to use - Versatile interface capable of collecting any type of data- regardless of industry - Multiple workspaces allow data collection/analysis to be segregated however you wish - Large library of color coded icons gives field users quick access to information on-the-go - Crew composition and equipment usage automatically tracked and rolled into weekly timesheets - Integrates with a variety of GIS formats using ESRI basemaps and overlays - Geospatial features can be linked together to display relationships between data points - Able to accommodate any type of workflow - Wireless data syncing - Custom reports and dashboards are run on command to ensure you view the most up-to-date and relevant analytics Notes: - Server configuration is required for app usage. - To access app features, your employer/organization must be an existing client of Terra Spectrum Technologies Disclaimers: - Mapping API provided by Esri ArcGIS Runtime SDK for iOS - FieldNote is designed and built natively for iPad - Use of the FieldNote app requires data usage, subject to additional charges. Data charges will depend on your mobile service provider and actual usage patterns - FieldNote collects and transmits geolocation information to servers at Terra Spectrum. Map points are determined by the ArcGIS runtime platform. If permission is granted, geolocation can be determined using Core Location. - All data collected by the client company’s implementation of FieldNote is the property of the client and may be used and shared at the client’s discretion. Terra Spectrum Technologies is not responsible for information the client company chooses to share. - When using Core Location, geolocation accuracy depends on physical location, signal strength, and mobile service provider. Connecting a Bluetooth GPS device to the iPad will improve Core Location accuracy.

Screenshots

iVUE AppSuite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FieldNote App at 4.5 against iVUE AppSuite's 2.5. FieldNote App also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 9%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). iVUE AppSuite's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

FieldNote App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iVUE AppSuite has 107 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of iVUE AppSuite's written reviews are positive against 33% of FieldNote App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVUE AppSuite ships an update monthly, FieldNote App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iVUE AppSuite versus FieldNote App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVUE AppSuiteFieldNote App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (107 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings107 — better13
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Information Solutions CooperativeTerra Spectrum Technologies

Customer experience

iVUE AppSuite

All ratings107 ratings
Positive33.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

FieldNote App

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

iVUE AppSuite

No in-app purchases

None

FieldNote App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iVUE AppSuite free?
iVUE AppSuite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FieldNote App free?
FieldNote App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iVUE AppSuite or FieldNote App?
FieldNote App is rated higher. iVUE AppSuite averages 2.5 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while FieldNote App averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do iVUE AppSuite or FieldNote App have ads?
Neither iVUE AppSuite nor FieldNote App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iVUE AppSuite or FieldNote App?
iVUE AppSuite ships an update monthly, and FieldNote App fortnightly. Most recently, iVUE AppSuite was updated on September 23, 2026 and FieldNote App on September 9, 2026.

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