Best Field Notes Apps

213+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good field notes apps. We benchmark 213+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

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.

Gismo FieldNotes#3

Gismo FieldNotes by 365Labs, LLC

Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.1(9 ratings)
Free
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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.

More Field Notes apps to explore

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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
5
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
6
Field Interview Cards for LEOs
Field Interview Cards for LEOs
Field Interview Cards for LEOs
FI Card for Law Enforcement
Free

Streamline field interviews with this app designed for law enforcement. Quickly record incident, person, and vehicle details, including ID and VIN scanning. Automatically generate and export professional field interview cards.

Incident note-takingPerson profile creationID and VIN scanning
💼 Business
(269)
freemium
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
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
(59)
paid
9
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
10
Insightly CRM
Insightly CRM
Insightly CRM
by Insightly Inc
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
(290)
free
11
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
12
Field Notes - Travel
Field Notes - Travel
Field Notes - Travel
Real Ratings. Real Travelers.
Free

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.

Aggregated real traveler ratingsFocus on safety, food, cost, nightlife, natureData from thousands of users
✈️ Travel
(10)
free
13
Fieldy - AI note taker
Fieldy - AI note taker
Fieldy - AI note taker
Live life with perfect memory
Free

This app acts as a digital memory aid, syncing with a wearable device to record and recall life's moments. Users can chat with an AI companion to explore events and gain insights. A premium version offers advanced AI summarization and analysis of conversations.

Sync wearable device for memory recallAI companion for event explorationSummarize conversations
🔧 Utilities
(742)
free with in-app purchases
14
GPS Camera 55. Field Survey
GPS Camera 55. Field Survey
GPS Camera 55. Field Survey
Location, text, time on photo
Free

Capture photos with essential field data like location, address, and custom notes directly on the image. Annotate, organize, and share your visual records with advanced search and reporting features. Import existing photos to add location and notes.

Location, address, and time stamp on photosHand-drawn annotations and markupsSearch and filter by notes, tags, proximity, and date
🗺️ Navigation
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
16
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
Distance, acres, boundaries
Free

Accurately measure distance, perimeter, and area using GPS, even offline. Mark points with notes and photos for field scouting, land inspection, or issue logging. Supports various export formats and custom map layers.

GPS walking/driving measurementManual point editingAdd notes, photos, and custom objects
🔧 Utilities
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
17
FieldX GeoNotes
FieldX GeoNotes
FieldX GeoNotes
by FieldX Inc.
Free

Record georeferenced comments and pictures at specific points within a field. Track your path, mark hazards, and review field conditions for agricultural insights. Share your findings easily.

Georeferenced notes and photosPath recordingNavigation to observation points
📊 Productivity
(2)
free
18
sitebook
sitebook
sitebook
by Qnopy Inc.
Free

Record field notes and pictures, organizing them by project. Annotate photos and maps with drawing tools and use hashtags for easy filtering. Collaborate with team members by assigning roles and access levels.

Record field notes and picturesOrganize by projectsAnnotate photos and maps
💼 Business
(1)
free
19
Rock Identifier: Stone ID
Rock Identifier: Stone ID
Rock Identifier: Stone ID
Gem Mineral Crystal Identifier
Free

Instantly identify rocks, minerals, and gemstones by taking a photo. Access a comprehensive encyclopedia with detailed information on each stone, learn to distinguish real from fake gems, and explore their properties. The app also includes a metal detector and expert consultation.

Photo-based rock identificationStone and crystal encyclopediaReal vs. fake gemstone guide
📚 Education
(73K)
freemium
20
Field Note Lens
Field Note Lens
Field Note Lens
Capture, Annotate & Report
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)

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