# Field Book

> Field Book is an app for collecting phenotypic notes.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fieldbook.tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fieldbook.tracker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fieldbook.tracker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PhenoApps
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 42,910
- **Rating:** 4.66 / 5 (220 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-16
- **First published:** 2012-10-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 77 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fieldbook.tracker)
- **Website:** [http://www.phenoapps.org](http://www.phenoapps.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.phenoapps.org/privacy](http://www.phenoapps.org/privacy)

## Description

Field Book is an intuitive app designed to facilitate the collection of phenotypic notes directly in the field. It replaces traditional paper-based field books, enabling faster and more accurate data entry through customizable layouts tailored for various trait types. Users define the traits they wish to record and can seamlessly export and share data across devices, streamlining data collection and analysis workflows.

As part of the PhenoApps initiative, Field Book supports modern plant breeding and genetics by providing innovative tools for efficient data capture. Supported by reputable organizations including The McKnight Foundation, National Science Foundation, USDA NIFA, and USAID, Field Book empowers researchers to improve data integrity and enhance productivity in phenotypic data collection.

## Rankings

- #319,149 — Overall
- #27 — field

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.fieldbook.tracker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Field Book is a well-designed, functional app widely appreciated by agricultural researchers for ad-free, customizable data collection. However, recent updates have introduced bugs causing frequent crashes and usability issues, such as difficulty editing data and slow performance. Users also report problems with data import errors and lack of data synchronization across devices. Developer support is praised for responsiveness and helpfulness.

### Pros

- App is simple, functional, and well-designed for field data collection.
- It is ad-free and free to use, appreciated by researchers and students in agriculture.
- Customization of trait lists with descriptions enhances its usefulness.
- The developer (Trevor) offers helpful and prompt support for issues.
- Works well for various crop breeding data collection, such as rice, banana, and cacao.

### Cons

- Recent updates introduced bugs causing crashes, especially in behavior tab and barcode scanning.
- Users experience difficulty correcting mistakes as the app skips to empty data points, making editing hard.
- App is slower and less smooth in the latest version compared to older versions.
- Issues with importing data due to duplicate value errors, despite data having unique identifiers.
- Lack of data synchronization across multiple devices limits multi-user access to the same database.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fieldbook.tracker)