Best Field Notes Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good field notes apps. We benchmark 247+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Field Notes Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Field Notes Communities 6Field Notes Communities 6Free1.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
2Pocket Field NotesPocket Field Notes$1.993.0★ (4)NoNoAug 2026
3Field Notes - TravelField Notes - TravelFree5.0★ (10)NoNoJun 2026
4Forager's Field NotesForager's Field NotesFreeNoYesAug 2026
5SiteWalk: Smart Field NotesSiteWalk: Smart Field NotesFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
6Gismo FieldNotesGismo FieldNotesFree4.2★ (10)NoNoAug 2026
7NMDC Field NotesNMDC Field NotesFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
8SiteNote: Project NotesSiteNote: Project NotesFree5.0★ (4)YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Field Notes

Pocket Field Notes#2

Pocket Field Notes by Mike Hempfling

Take and organize field notes.
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
3.0(4 ratings)
$1.99
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Capture and organize field notes with automatic geo-tagging and time stamps. Add photos to your notes and easily share them via email or by viewing their location on a map. Create project folders for efficient management of your field data.

Field Notes - Travel#3

Field Notes - Travel by Field Notes L.L.C.

Real Ratings. Real Travelers.
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
5.0(10 ratings)
Free
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This app provides aggregated real ratings from travelers on essential aspects like safety, food, and cost. It aims to reveal honest patterns by analyzing feedback from thousands of users, offering a truthful alternative to sponsored travel content.

More Field Notes apps to explore

4
Forager's Field Notes
Forager's Field Notes
Forager's Field Notes
Foraging journal & offline log
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
5
SiteWalk: Smart Field Notes
SiteWalk: Smart Field Notes
SiteWalk: Smart Field Notes
From photos & video to reports
Free

Streamline site documentation with this app that captures voice, photos, and video, automatically transcribing and organizing them into professional daily reports. Eliminate manual writing and paperwork, saving hours each day.

Capture voice, photos, and videoAutomatic transcription and organizationGenerate instant professional reports
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
6
Gismo FieldNotes
Gismo FieldNotes
Gismo FieldNotes
by 365Labs
Free

Securely record incidents and scenes using voice commands. Search notes and photos by location, date, or keyword. Transfer media to reports without needing VPN or IT support.

Voice command recordingSecure note storageSearch by location, date, keyword
🔧 Utilities
(10)
free
7
NMDC Field Notes
NMDC Field Notes
NMDC Field Notes
by LAWRENCE BERKELEY
Free

This app allows microbiome researchers to record biosample metadata directly in the field. It streamlines data documentation at the point of collection, offering features like ORCID login and automatic syncing with a web portal. Designed in collaboration with researchers, it provides a mobile alternative to browser-based submission.

Record biosample metadata in the fieldStreamline data documentationORCID login
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
8
SiteNote: Project Notes
SiteNote: Project Notes
SiteNote: Project Notes
Project Notes, Photos, Tasks
Free

This app helps you document and track small projects by combining notes, photos, contacts, reminders, and tasks into a single, organized platform. It's designed for fast, simple use, keeping all your project materials in one place, accessible even without an internet connection.

Project documentationPhoto and note integrationTask and reminder management
📊 Productivity
(4)
free with in-app purchases
9
Timestamped Field Notes
Timestamped Field Notes
Timestamped Field Notes
Fast notes, less typing...
$9.99

Efficiently record observations with time-stamped entries, minimizing typing through customizable quick-tap buttons. Export notes in various formats to cloud storage for easy review and analysis.

Time-stamping of each entryCustomizable quick-tap buttons for common events/wordsReduced need for typing
📊 Productivity
(61)
paid
10
FieldNotes - Archive
FieldNotes - Archive
FieldNotes - Archive
Screenshot Archive
Free

This app transforms screenshots and photos into organized, searchable entries, decluttering your camera roll. It automatically identifies key information like links and keywords, creating a private archive of your discoveries without ads or feeds.

Screenshot and photo captureAutomatic text and keyword detectionOrganized categories
📷 Photo & Video
(3)
free with in-app purchases
11
Insightly CRM
Insightly CRM
Insightly CRM
by Insightly
Free

Manage customer interactions, leads, and sales opportunities on the go. This cloud-based application helps businesses of all sizes track customer data, organize tasks, and update sales opportunities directly from a mobile device.

Add and import contactsManage task listsUpdate sales opportunities
💼 Business
(291)
free
12
Feathers: Birding Field Notes
Feathers: Birding Field Notes
Feathers: Birding Field Notes
Record sightings in the field
Free

Record detailed bird sightings and sessions in the field. Save precise locations, apply custom tags, and refine records with taxonomy options. Fetch real-time weather to document your birding journey.

Capture individual bird sightingsRecord birding sessions/checklistsSave precise location coordinates
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
free
13
GR Field Notes
GR Field Notes
GR Field Notes
Save, import and share recipes
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
14
Surveying Leveling Field Notes
Surveying Leveling Field Notes
Surveying Leveling Field Notes
Height of Instrument Method.
Free

This app automates calculations and checks for the Height of Instrument method in surveying. Users can customize column titles and easily share their field notes as CSV files.

Height of Instrument method calculationAutomatic checking of calculationsEditable column titles
📊 Productivity
(4)
free with in-app purchases
15
DachidoFieldNote
DachidoFieldNote
DachidoFieldNote
FieldNote App for FieldForce
Free
💼 Business
(0)
16
Magical Field Notes
Magical Field Notes
Magical Field Notes
by Modern Masters, Inc.
Free

Record spells, dreams, prayers, and meditations in a private digital journal. Track patterns and correspondences by automatically logging time, date, day of the week, and moon phase for each entry. Discover optimal times for rituals and practices.

Digital grimoire for magical musingsTrack spells, dreams, and meditationsAutomatic logging of date and moon phase
📊 Productivity
(8)
free
17
fieldbook OS
fieldbook OS
fieldbook OS
The next-gen notes app.
Free

Organize and search all your media with AI-powered tagging. Integrates with creative tools and includes helpful mini-apps to spark inspiration and streamline your workflow from concept to creation.

AI-powered media taggingFolder-based organizationSearchable media archive
📊 Productivity
(3)
free
18
ReportWalk: Inspection Report
ReportWalk: Inspection Report
ReportWalk: Inspection Report
Instant Field Notes & Audits
Free
💼 Business
(0)
19
Intent Photo Notes
Intent Photo Notes
Intent Photo Notes
Field notes for photographers
$4.99

This app serves as a digital field notebook for photographers, allowing them to record crucial details about each photo. It captures location, weather, time, and personal notes, with optional audio recording and transcription. All data is stored locally on the device, ensuring privacy and offline accessibility.

Capture location, weather, and timeRecord field notesAudio notes with transcription
📷 Photo & Video
(1)
paid
20
BirdScore: Birding Field Log
BirdScore: Birding Field Log
BirdScore: Birding Field Log
Voice-recorded Field Notes
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)

FAQ about Field Notes

What are the best field notes apps for iPhone?
Field Notes Communities 6 tops our field notes apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 1.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top field notes apps we rank are free to download, including Field Notes Communities 6 and Field Notes - Travel.
Field Notes Communities 6 has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ field notes apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Field Notes Communities 6 is used to capture video content and other responses for exclusive projects. It allows invited participants to contribute their experiences and unique points of view.
Access to Field Notes Communities 6 is granted by invitation only. If you have been invited, you should have received a password sent to your email address to participate in projects.

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