Super convenient
Overall: Super nice to be able to get reports done in field. Pros: On the go and in the field you can get a nice looking report with a good amount of detail. Easily add photos and mark locations. Cons: Only downside is to export you cannot do so within the application itself, you have to use the web browser
Hi Madison, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear that Wildnote is working well for you in the field. Exporting from the mobile app would be awesome, and we will add that to our road map for the future!
Klarissa L.2022.05.17
Good, but could use some tweaking
Overall: Easier to keep track of multiple crew data. Exporting to PDF is sooooo much easier. Pros: Easy to use, saves time overall with a simple conversion to PDF datasheets. Having plant names spelled out and wetland rated is time saver. Cons: Both the veg and the soils section are too spread out (top to bottom) when entering-- too much scrolling. With veg, can make a little more compact by having veg "+" on same horizontal line as absolute cover (like a data sheet--duh). With soils, this can be somewhat alleviated in the Profile descriptions--> Redox Features type to have a check box rather than having to hit the + (which only has 4 options, so will not take up a lot of room). Also, (similar to veg), put the matrix color "+" and matrix % on the same horizontal line (and redox color "+" and redox % on the same horizontal line). It would be nice if there was an export option (and perhaps it exists but I missed it) to export the datasheets each with their own photo, as opposed to having a separate photo log.
Hi Klarissa, thank you so much for the review and the great feedback! We are very glad to hear that Wildnote is saving you time on the project management side of things, as well as in the field. We appreciate and value your suggestions for mobile display of the wetland form, and will certainly document those future changes!
Trevor H.2022.05.13
Making overly complicated field forms easier
Overall: I really enjoy it! I just wish I could convince more of the team to use it. Some people get stuck in the old way of doing things and waste time doing so. Pros: The wetland forms are the bread and butter, and the refinements over the last couple years have made it excellent. I like to be able to make other custom forms as well, it’s a real pain to bring paper forms for just about any fieldwork operation, so having it on phones generally is preferred by all. Cons: Not being able to make a custom pdf export to be able to take information and directly apply it to a blank form (like the wetland form). I know there is a way to take an excel export and have it fill a pdf, but I definitely lack that level of dedication…
Hi Trevor, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We appreciate the feedback very much, and are pleased to hear that the Wetland forms work well for you. We totally understand your desire for a more customizeable PDF report, and are always working to add more functionality to our exports. Your feedback has been added to our list of future improvements to the PDF export! -Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
Michaela R.2022.05.09
Workshop
Overall: Very user friendly. Great tech support. Pros: We have integrated Wildnote into many of our workshops with great success. Cons: We did not have any issues with the software.
Hi Michaela, Thank you for such a wonderful review! We are happy to hear that you are successfully using Wildnote, and really appreciate the feedback. -Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
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Nick C.2022.05.09
Good product
Overall: Good customer service Pros: Easy to look up plants for the veg portion of the form. Nice to have pictures attached to the form. Cons: Some plant species names were not current. I wish the soil indicators were automatically checked once you enter your soil data
Hi Nick, Thank you so much for the review! We are glad to hear you like our built-in taxonomy lists and photo management capabilities. As for plant species that are incorrect, we are always updating and improving our taxon lists, so feel free to email us things that are incorrect or missing to support@wildnoteapp.com. Also, adding automatic checking for soil indicator is something we hope to add in the future. I will send over a direct email about these items as well. We appreciate the feedback! -Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
Rebecca F.2022.05.09
Great idea, easy to use
Overall: I liked it a lot, I've also used Survey123, and liked Wildnote better. Pros: Easy to use, from the very first time. Anyone with a smartphone can figure it out! Has all the relevant sections for reporting on surveys and compliance. Cons: Some of the auto-fill sections were not user friendly, if I couldn't find the plant or bird I was looking for, I couldn't just write it in, and it took much longer to look through everything, for instance if I wanted to note a Northern Mockingbird, but only thinking Mockingbird, I had to look for it, or google it! I personally would rather all plants and animal names be write in, that way it sticks in your brain better, If someone where to ask you later what you saw and you had just checked boxes, you are not likely to remember unless it stood out in your mind. There were a few things that I would have liked to give feedback, but at the time didn't know who to contact. Please be aware that I only used this software for about 6 weeks, and may not have figured everything out yet.
Hi Rebecca, Thanks so much for the review, and we are so glad you found the app to be user friendly! As for the taxon lists, they all include an "other" option, where you can write in the name of the species if that is your preference. You can also designate species as favorites in the project settings which pins them to the top of the list, making them easier to find. Both of those things may make choosing the species a little easier next time! Feel free to contact us directly for free training at support@wildnoteapp.com. -Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
Grace R.2022.05.09
wetland delineations
Pros: simple interface for wetland delineations Cons: cannot attach pictures with captions/labels in wetland forms
Hi Grace, Thank you for the review and feedback! All the wetland forms have a place to take photos and add captions in the General Details Section (near the top). We also have a special export for those photos so they can be attached to the completed wetland form! We will reach out with more details on how this works! Thanks for your feedback! -Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
Stephanie K.2022.05.04
Excellent field tool
Overall: Overall my experience has been good. The customer service aspect is great, as are the one on one sessions. Pros: The easy work flow of the sheets I've used so far has been nice. It's fairly intuitive, and simple to use. The ability to add photos of plants directly into wetland sheets is also nice. Cons: The need to hit "+" in order to add text to a field instead of just typing directly into a field has been annoying, but isn't a huge inconvenience. This has been the only issue I've run into so far. We've also run into a couple issues when trying to edit forms online (versus mobile).
Hi Stephanie, Thank you so much for the review and we are very glad to hear that you appreciate our customer service and that the app has been easy and intuitive to use. We appreciate the feedback about the extra step involving the "+" button, and we will add it to our list of future improvements! Also, we would be interested in hearing more about the trouble you have had with editing the forms online, and will reach out to you directly to get details on those issues. Thanks again, -Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
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Tim N.2022.05.04
Solid wetland form for the field, plus more
Overall: Using Wildnote has been a good experience so far. Younger staff embraced it. Older staff have preferred to stick to their old ways, but do like the clean forms Wildnote prints out. We find that having Wildnote helps new wetland scientists learn the delineation procedure without forgetting the steps, and ensures that our delineation forms are complete. It also saves us time back in the office, not having to transcribe our field notes to digital forms. Pros: Wildnote is fairly easy to set up, and is incredibly helpful in the field when doing wetland delineations, especially for people new to wetland work. Having a full list of plant names is invaluable as well. We save so much time on form finalization, simply because most of the form is already done! It also helps us with consistency amongst the staff....we all do the same form the same way now. Cons: There's been some issues with the plant lists not being entirely correct (old taxonomy, incorrect wetland indicator statuses for the region, etc), or missing some plants we thought should be there. We've been able to ask for those updates to the plant lists, and Wildnote has been very responsive. Similarly, we have a super hard time finding and selecting Gley soil colors.
Hi Tim, Thank you so much for the review and the great feedback! We love hearing that Wildnote works as an efficient data collection tool, but also as a way to ensure consistency and train new biologists! As you know, we are always happy to edit our taxonomy lists when something is missing or incorrect, so keep sending that stuff our way! Also, the easiest way to find the gley soil colors is to type in the color name or abbreviation. Let us know if you have any questions. Many thanks! Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
Stephen C.2022.05.04
Use of Wildnote for surface water monitoring
Overall: We've enjoyed the timesaving that Wildnote has provided us by moving from paperwork in the field to an app-based data recording process. Pros: The Wildnote app was easy to apply and easy for our field teams to learn. Cons: We've experienced periodic data reporting challenges, but these were addressed with the Wildnote team/
Hi Stephan, Thank you for the review and we are very happy to hear that you and your team are saving time in the field with Wildnote! We're always happy to help optimize your data output, so feel free to contact us with any questions. Many thanks! Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
Sarah W.2022.05.04
Easy!!
Overall: Fast, easy and simple to use. Great tool for the field. Pros: Super user friendly, intuitive, and affordable. Cons: Sometime I have issues with the program crashing but so far my data is always saved.
Hi Sarah, Thanks so much for the review, and we are so glad you found the app to be user friendly! While crashes can happen sometimes, if it starts happening consistently please reach out to us at support@wildnoteapp.com and we will help resolve the problem. Many thanks! Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
John H.2022.05.04
Erosion control
Overall: Solving the problem of inspection report writing from the field Pros: The ability to access the software from my phone and to load pictures into the report form Cons: The difficulty in editing the survey forms
Hi John, Thank you for the review and feedback! We are glad to hear that you like using the app to collect data and photos in the field. We are always seeking to improve our user interface, so we would love to hear about the specific difficulties you are having editing forms. Feel free to contact us at support@wildnoteapp.com. Thanks again, -Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success"
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Jesse S.2022.05.04
It is relatively easy to use platform
Overall: So-so. I use a lot of different organizations software and it is on scale with others. Not the worse, not the. Est Pros: It is at least simple to access. The form is able to quickly cover the bases needed. Cons: Not nearly as customizable as a lot of other platforms I use for recording.
Hi Jesse, Thank you for the review, and I am so glad to hear that you are able to quickly and easily access the forms needed for field recording! Wildnote has a wide range of customization options for projects, forms, and reporting, but you must be an admin on the project to access these options. If there is a change you would like made to the field form, or have suggestions on how it could be better for field users then please contact your project managers since they are the only ones that have the administrative privileges to see and make changes to the forms you use. Thanks again for the feedback. -Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
WIlliam L.2022.05.04
The Wildnote team is great at adjusting the app to fit your needs.
Overall: Accurate data collection and distillation. Pros: I can collect data in the field and have it in a usable format when I return. Cons: It takes a lot of effort to adjust the app to fit your needs.
Hi William, Thank you so much for the review. We are glad to hear that Wildnote helps you collect field data that is easy to manipulate once you return to the office. We know there is a learning curve for new Wildnote users and are always here to help smooth the process and offer help and advice. It sounds like you have a system that works for you, but please do reach out if there is ever anything you could use some help with. We offer free one-on-one training as a part of your purchase. We can be reached at support@wildnoteapp.com -Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success"
Ryan S.2022.05.03
LaBella - Richmond, Virginia
Overall: My overall experience with Wildnote has been positive. [SENSITIVE CONTENT] was super helpful in working though little details and helping in understanding the layout and how to use all of the features Wildnote offers. It has been an equally positive experience for the members of the field team that use Wildnote on a daily basis collecting data. Pros: This product is user friendly and took no time at all to get the appropriate forms developed and implemented for the various projects. One nice feature of Wildnote is that the forms can very easily be customized based on specific project needs. Once we had purchased Wildnote, we were able to complete the field data and upload the survey forms and eliminate the extra time needed to transcribe the field data. Cons: The only con, which is more like a wish than a con, is that it would be nice to be able to customize the final output a little more.
Hi Ryan, Thanks so much for the review! We are super glad to hear that Wildnote was user friendly and easy to implement for your team. That is always our goal, and we are here to provide assistance whenever needed. We have many upgrades to the export side of the website planned for the near future, so hopefully some of those will give you the customization you are looking for. Many thanks! Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success"
Hayden K.2022.05.02
Hayden Wildnote Review
Overall: The training and customer service is phenomenal and incredibly helpful. Using it in the field is also very easy and intuitive. Pros: I like how easy it is to create and customize a survey. The template forms are also easy to add and fill out. Cons: Being able to connect the application to other applications for mapping or analytics would be beneficial and make it a more rounded product.
Hi Hayden, Thank you so much for the review and we are very glad to hear that you appreciate our customer service and that the app has been easy and intuitive to use. We totally hear you about mapping and it's on our road map for the near future. Many thanks! Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
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Derek H.2022.04.30
Wildnote for tree surveys
Overall: It's worked out great to use for tree surveys Pros: Easy to customize to an individual project to maximize efficiency in the field. Cons: Overall I think it's great. There is a learning curve with which synch to do at what time, and the differences with the mobile app and the desktop app. I'd be curious if there is a future for using it in locations with a poor to no cell signal.
Hi Derek, Thank you for the review and we are very happy to hear that Wildnote has helped you maximize efficiency in the field! The Wildnote app is made to work offline, and with the new autosync protocol hopefully you aren't experiencing any issues. Let us know if you have questions at support@wildnoteapp.com Many thanks! Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
Christiana C.2022.04.29
Wildnote review
Overall: Makes data collection in the field much easier and paper/clipboard free. Pros: The existing forms and species lists that can be customized for each project. Cons: A little tricky to learn how to make forms but great support to help
Hi Christiana, thanks for the review! We are very glad to hear that your field data collection has been made easier and paper-free with Wildnote. Form building and customization can be tricky at first but as you know, we are always happy to help. Many thanks! Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
Katie G.2022.04.29
Good
Overall: Good Pros: It uploads to the cloud and exports my data into well constructed reports Cons: It takes forever to upload photos. It doesn't support panorama photos.
Hi Katie, Thank you so much for the review and feedback and we are glad you are happy with the reports Wildnote creates. As for the photo upload speed - it can take a while, but with the recent auto-sync update you can now continue working in the background. Also, we have added support for panorama photos to the feature request list. Many thanks, Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
Annaell M.2022.04.29
Awesome software
Overall: Amazing ! Pros: The ability to have everything in one place. The ease of adding photos and description to the form. The fact that it syncs directly across all platforms eliminating the need for a third platform to upload the forms. Cons: Nothing, I love it ! The issues we have had with the software do not come from the software but rather from implementing it with people that are used to their way of doing things.
Hi Annaell, Thanks so much for the review! We are super glad to hear that you are happy with the way the various different platforms work together for maximum field efficiency. If you ever need any help with your implementation process for new field users, let us know. We have a lot of experience helping train new folks. Many thanks, Nancy Douglas Director of Customer Success
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