QField for QGIS
An app that takes your desktop GIS maps into the field.
What QField for QGIS does
QField is the mobile companion to QGIS, the popular desktop mapping software. You set up a project on your computer, send it to your phone or tablet, and then view and edit points, lines and areas in the field, even offline. It works with internal GPS or external receivers.
QField is for people who already use QGIS, or who are willing to learn it. You build the map on a computer, with your layers, forms and styles, and QField opens that same project on iPhone or Android so you can collect and fix data on site.
It reads common map formats like GeoPackage, shapefiles, GeoJSON and GeoTIFF, so a parcel layer you download from a county or state can sit right next to your own data. Edits work offline. You can sync with the optional QFieldCloud service or just move files by cable, email or SD card. It connects to external GNSS receivers over Bluetooth and other links, and shows live accuracy, altitude and direction.
QField shows whatever layers you give it. Parcel lines from public data are approximate, and even precise GPS gear doesn't turn an app into a legal survey. Official boundaries come from a licensed surveyor.
If you just want to see property lines on your phone, a parcel app is far simpler. If you do real GIS work, QField is a strong free option.
Alternatives to QField for QGIS
Who it's for
Skip it if: People who just want property lines without a desktop setup.
Pricing
Free planQField is free to download. QFieldCloud sync is optional, and we didn't confirm its prices. You can skip it and move projects by cable, email or SD card.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 19 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Free app with serious GIS features
- Works offline
- Flexible ways to move projects to and from the phone
Watch out for
- Needs a QGIS project set up on a computer first
- No built-in parcel or owner data
- Few ratings on the App Store so far
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Questions people ask
Is QField free?
Yes, the app is free. Cloud sync is an optional separate service.
Do I need QGIS to use QField?
Yes, in practice. QField opens projects made in QGIS on a computer.
Can QField show property lines?
If you add a parcel layer to your project, yes. QField doesn't include parcel or owner data on its own.