Comparison

FieldScout Mobile vs Turfile

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

Turfile

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Turfile is the system of record for modern golf course operations. The Turfile mobile app is the field companion to the Turfile web platform, built specifically for golf course superintendents and turf professionals. Access your course data directly on-site. View mapped infrastructure, log issues, complete inspections, and document field activity in real time — all synchronized with your Turfile workspace. Built for the Golf Course: • Interactive GIS-based course maps • Asset and infrastructure tracking • Inspection scheduling and completion • Issue logging with photo documentation • Real-time updates across devices • Historical records preserved spatially Turfile replaces scattered spreadsheets, paper notes, and disconnected tools with a centralized, map-native operating system for your golf course. From trees to qcv's, Turfile keeps operational knowledge organized and accessible. The mobile app enables accurate field data capture while maintaining full visibility across the entire property. Accounts are managed through the Turfile web platform. Learn more at: www.turfile.com

Screenshots

FieldScout Mobile4 screens
Turfile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Turfile at every 8 days against FieldScout Mobile's every 2 months. FieldScout Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.4). 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, Turfile every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FieldScout Mobile versus Turfile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldScout MobileTurfile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpectrum Technologies, Inc.Turfile Technologies Inc.

In-app purchases

None

FieldScout Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Turfile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FieldScout Mobile free?
FieldScout Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Turfile free?
Turfile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FieldScout Mobile or Turfile have ads?
Neither FieldScout Mobile nor Turfile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FieldScout Mobile or Turfile?
FieldScout Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Turfile every 8 days. Most recently, FieldScout Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and Turfile on November 5, 2026.

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