Comparison

FieldScout Mobile vs SGL TurfBase

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

Head to head
About

FieldScout Mobile

Instantly collect and display data from compatible soil moisture and firmness meters. View readings in a grid or customize zones for flexible data management. Seamlessly sync with a SpecConnect account for advanced features and data delivery.

Highlights
  • Collect data from TDR 350/300 and TruFirm meters
  • Display data in a grid or custom zones
  • Sync with SpecConnect for Pro features
  • Email data 24/7
  • Auto-advance through measurement zones
  • Freeform mode with mapping integration
Features
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Use the FieldScout Mobile app to instantly collect and display data from your FieldScout meters: * TDR 350 or Bluetooth enabled TDR 300 and TDR 150 Soil Moisture Meters * SC 900 Soil Compaction Meter * TruFirm Firmness Meter. For the TDRs and TruFirm, the app allows you to see a basic grid of zones up to 5 wide by 5 deep and view an average reading for each zone. If you have a SpecConnect account, you can use the Pro features in the app to deliver data from the FieldScout TDR 350, 150, or 300 Soil Moisture Meters, SC 950 Soil Compaction Meter, and/or FieldScout TruFirm Firmness Meter to access information in SpecConnect. For the TDRs and TruFirm, it also offers the flexibility to customize the number of zones as well as email data 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In addition, users can also choose to auto-advance through the measurement zones. For all the listed FieldScout devices, the app's integration with the SpecConnect mapping functions enables a freeform mode that enables you to take and view measurements with complete flexibility. You can even tap and drag a point to reposition the reading to a new location on the map. For more information on the SpecConnect family of products, visit us online at www.specmeters.com/specconnect

About

SGL TurfBase

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The SGL TurfBase app allows grounds managers to access valuable above-ground and underground pitch data collected by the SGL TurfPod 24/7 via mobile phone or tablet. It offers a detailed view of the microclimate within the stadium or on the training grounds, providing comprehensive insights into the condition of the playing surface. This streamlines communication within the grounds team and empowers grounds managers to make objective, proactive, and data-driven pitch maintenance decisions, optimising resources and creating a high-quality playing surface week in and week out in the most efficient way possible.

Screenshots

FieldScout Mobile4 screens
SGL TurfBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SGL TurfBase at every 2 weeks against FieldScout Mobile's every 2 months. FieldScout Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FieldScout Mobile ships an update every 2 months, SGL TurfBase every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FieldScout Mobile versus SGL TurfBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldScout MobileSGL TurfBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpectrum Technologies, Inc.Stadium Grow Lighting B.V.

In-app purchases

None

FieldScout Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

SGL TurfBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FieldScout Mobile free?
FieldScout Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SGL TurfBase free?
SGL TurfBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FieldScout Mobile or SGL TurfBase have ads?
Neither FieldScout Mobile nor SGL TurfBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FieldScout Mobile or SGL TurfBase?
FieldScout Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and SGL TurfBase every 2 weeks. Most recently, FieldScout Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and SGL TurfBase on October 30, 2026.

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