Science FieldBuddy

GPS Field Data Collection

Only for iPhone

$9.99 · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

Science FieldBuddy is a point-based field data collection app designed for forestry, ecological survey and any work requiring GPS-based location capture with rich contextual data. Enter a user-defined Site ID, add custom notes, attach up to two photos and record a voice memo — then capture your position using Real-Time Weighted Averaging GPS. Each saved point is written instantly to a Google Earth KMZ, a running CSV log and a daily ZIP archive — all stored on your device, ready to share or import into GIS. Features • Real-Time Weighted Averaging GPS — outlier rejection and 3D Cartesian averaging for the most accurate consumer GPS position possible • Two collection modes — Optimal (open sky) and Canopy (dense forest) • Automatic background enrichment — weather, address, county FIPS, USDA ecomap classification and USGS watershed HUC codes fetched silently after each save • Attach up to two field photos and record a voice memo per point • Custom data templates — define your own field types, lock them and distribute to your crew for consistent data collection • Built-in file manager — KMZ, CSV, photos, audio and daily ZIP archives all in one place • Full offline capability — capture points without cell service, post-process enrichment data when back in range • Google Earth KMZ output — open any saved point directly in Google Earth on your iPhone or Mac • Direct GIS import — CSV formatted for ArcGIS Pro and QGIS (EPSG:4326) • No accounts, no cloud, no tracking — all data stays on your device Disclaimer Coordinates are for general field reference only. Not intended for engineering, licensed surveying, navigation or any safety-critical application.

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    1 Ratings

Science FieldBuddy now works anywhere in the world. This update adds full region support for Canada, Europe and Australia, plus a major new tool for coordinating multi-person field crews. NEW Canada, Europe and Australia support — region-specific ecological classification and watershed enrichment for crews working outside the US Custom Data Templates — define up to 11 project-specific fields, lock them, and distribute a consistent data-collection protocol to your whole crew Field audio notes — record a voice memo with every point, included automatically in your daily ZIP Barometric pressure — recorded with every save, recovered during offline post-processing Dual units — elevation in feet and meters, temperature in °F and °C, side by side in every CSV row IMPROVED GPS accuracy — refined averaging and outlier rejection, plus a live cluster-spread and acquisition summary for every point Pause and resume GPS collection mid-capture Printable in-app documentation — full user guide and quick-reference docs, viewable and shareable right from the app Coordinates remain for general field reference only — not intended for engineering, licensed surveying, navigation or safety-critical use.

The developer, Anthony Courter, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Collected

    The developer does not collect any data from this app.

    Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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    Seller
    Anthony Courter
    Size
    3.3 MB
    Category
    Navigation
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    © Copyright: SparrowHawk GIS 2026