FarmNav alternative
Short answer
FarmNav – Field Guidance, launched in August 2026 by Raindrop LLC, is an iPhone-only A-B guidance and coverage app with in-app purchases from $29.99 to $99.99 and 15 US ratings at 3.73. Tractor GPS – Field Guidance has run since December 2023, works on iPhone and iPad, costs US$89 a year and has 3,372 US ratings at 4.63.
Updated · Oran Dynamics
Details for FarmNav are taken from its public App Store or Google Play listing and website as of 20 October 2026 (sources below). \"Not stated\" means the listing doesn't say. Corrections: [email protected].
At a glance
| App | Developer | Runs on | US price | Trial | US App Store rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor GPS – Field Guidance | Oran Dynamics Ltd (Ireland) | iPhone, iPad (iOS 17+) | $89/year | 7 days | 4.63 (3,372) |
| FarmNav - Field Guidance | Raindrop LLC | iPhone only (iOS 16.4+) | In-app purchases $29.99–$99.99 (period not shown) | 7 days | 3.73 (15) |
| Feature | Tractor GPS – Field Guidance | FarmNav |
|---|---|---|
| A-B guidance with steering cue | Yes | Yes ("lightbar") |
| Automatic field lines, headlands | Yes | Not stated |
| Coverage map | Yes | Yes |
| iPad | Yes | No |
| Offline | Yes | Yes |
| Account required | No | No |
| Accuracy (vendor's words) | Measured: 0.5–0.7 m typical side-to-side on a dual-frequency iPhone (open sky); older iPhones up to ~5 m | "typically 3 to 5 metres. It is not RTK" |
Who FarmNav suits
- A lower entry price may suit you (its cheapest purchase is $29.99).
Where Tractor GPS – Field Guidance fits better
- iPad support, including Wi-Fi-only iPads via GPS Relay from an iPhone.
- Lines laid out for you in saved fields with headland passes, plus a job planner.
- A longer track record: on the App Store since December 2023, 6,285 ratings worldwide.
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Questions
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Its listing shows in-app purchases of $29.99, $39.99 and $99.99 without stating the billing period, after a 7-day free trial (20 Oct 2026).
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FarmNav says it is "typically 3 to 5 metres" and "not RTK", the same phone-GPS range as other phone apps.
Sources (read 20 October 2026)
- FarmNav - Field Guidance, US App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6796523856
- Tractor GPS – Field Guidance, US App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1661207294
- App Store ratings: iTunes Lookup API, US storefront
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