App Comparison 2026
Both apps measure land area with GPS. The real difference comes down to price — FieldCalc's subscription can run up to $79.99/year, while LandLens is free.
Last updated: August 2026
The short answer
Similar core features, very different pricing
FieldCalc and LandLens both offer real-time GPS area measurement, distance tools, and cut-hole support. FieldCalc's full feature set sits behind a subscription (from $5.99/week to $79.99/year, or a $8.99–$49.99 one-time purchase). LandLens is free to use, with broader export format support (KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, Shapefile) for GIS and precision agriculture workflows.
| Feature | LandLens | FieldCalc |
|---|---|---|
| GPS Area Measurement | ||
| Real-Time GPS Walking Mode | ||
| Tap-to-Place Boundary Points | ||
| Distance Measurement | ||
| Cut Holes / Subtract Areas | ||
| Multiple Unit Support (acres, ha, sq ft) | ||
| PDF Report Export | ||
| KML Export | ||
| GeoJSON Export | ||
| Shapefile Export | ||
| Save & Organize Measurements | ||
| Point Markers with Labels | ||
| Satellite Map View | ||
| Free to Use — No Subscription |
Feature comparison based on FieldCalc's published App Store listing and official website as of August 2026. Export formats and offline support beyond what FieldCalc advertises are not claimed here.
If you just need accurate GPS area measurement without recurring costs, LandLens gives you the same core workflow as FieldCalc for free.
LandLens exports to KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, and Shapefile — formats FieldCalc doesn't advertise — for direct compatibility with ArcGIS, QGIS, and ag platforms.
FieldCalc's cheapest recurring plan is $5.99/week — expensive if you only need to measure a handful of times a year. LandLens has no subscription to cancel.
Both apps let you save and organize measurements with labels and groups — pick whichever fits your existing export and reporting workflow.
FieldCalc offers a free download, but full features require a subscription starting at $5.99/week or $79.99/year, with one-time purchase options between $8.99 and $49.99. LandLens is free to use with no subscription required.
FieldCalc lets you save measurements as PDF or vector point files. LandLens supports a wider range of formats, including KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, and Shapefile, for compatibility with GIS and precision agriculture software.
Yes, FieldCalc offers real-time GPS area measurement by walking the boundary or tapping points manually, similar to LandLens. Both apps support this core workflow.
Download LandLens and get accurate GPS area measurement, wide-format export, and offline field work — free, with no recurring cost.
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