Field data & GPS
Field data apps compared, how accurate phone GPS really is, and how to keep the location on every field photo.
How to Validate and Sync Field Data Collected Offline
Check field data on the phone, sync it offline without losing or doubling records, and review it before it counts: Restoration Scope, Kobo, ODK and QField.
ArcGIS Field Maps Alternatives for Restoration and Carbon Projects
ArcGIS Field Maps alternatives for mapping restoration and carbon sites: Restoration Scope, QField, Mergin Maps, Survey123, Avenza Maps, Fulcrum and ODK.
ODK Alternatives for Restoration and Carbon Projects
ODK alternatives for reforestation and carbon projects: Restoration Scope, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, CommCare, QField, Survey123, CyberTracker and Epicollect5.
KoboToolbox Alternatives for Restoration and Carbon Projects
KoboToolbox alternatives for reforestation and carbon: Restoration Scope, ODK, SurveyCTO, CommCare, Survey123, QField and Mergin Maps, with October 2026 prices.
QField Alternatives for Restoration and Carbon Field Mapping
QField alternatives for restoration and carbon sites: Restoration Scope, Mergin Maps, ArcGIS Field Maps, ODK and KoboToolbox, prices checked October 2026.
Why Do Field Photos Lose Their GPS Location?
Which apps strip GPS from photos, the phone settings to check, how to record camera direction, and how to fix photos that already lost their location.
What Is EXIF Location Data in Photos?
EXIF location data is the GPS position a phone saves inside a photo. What it records, why it goes missing, and how far to trust it as field evidence.
How Accurate Is Phone GPS for Field Data?
Phone GPS is typically within 4.9 m under open sky (GPS.gov) and 5–10 m or more under canopy. What the number on your phone means, and how to test it.
Field-Data Apps for Reforestation Teams
Compare field-data apps for reforestation, including Restoration Scope, KoboToolbox, QField and ArcGIS, by workflow, technical capacity and who maintains it.