# Handy Surveying

> Land surveying COGO calculations app for field work. (iPhone/iPad app by Anthony Dunk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-surveying/id1575016601 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anthony Dunk](https://appshunter.io/developer/704471943)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $3.99 (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-07-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-surveying/id1575016601/reviews.md

## What is Handy Surveying?

This app has been developed in consultation with experienced surveyors in both Australia and the US and includes many of the common Coordinate Geometry (COGO) calculations needed for land surveying field work.

The app can store points for multiple jobs simultaneously, and can easily compute and store the next point on each leg of a continuous bearing and distance traverse. Once a traverse has been completed, it can be plotted, exported, emailed, and the mis-closure can be computed and corrected if desired.

Functions include:

* Conduct a survey as a continuous traverse, automatically storing points in a point database
* Stakeout points on the ground from a plan
* Plot survey points
* List and edit survey point coordinates
* Import and export survey points to CSV files
* Compute the mis-closure distance and angle
* Automatically correct the mis-closure using the Bowditch method
* Compute enclosed area and perimeter
* Traverse / Radiation (2D and 3D)
* Inverse / Join (2D and 3D)
* Horizontal curve solver
* Triangle solver
* Intersection by bearings
* Intersection by distances
* Intersection by bearing and distance
* Intersection of two lines
* Intersection of perpendicular lines
* Two point and three point resection calculations
* Add points to divide a line into the specified number of equal length partitions
* Convert distances and areas between metric and imperial units
* Bearing calculator
* Polar to Rectangular
* Compute Point Scale Factor and Grid Convergence
* Compass

The app defaults to bearing entry and display in DD.MMSS format, but you can also select Decimal Degrees (Dec Deg), or Gradians (Grad) formats. Coordinates can be shown in either easting, northing or northing, easting order.

## Key features

- Coordinate Geometry (COGO) calculations
- Point storage for multiple jobs
- Continuous traverse and mis-closure computation
- Plotting and exporting survey points
- Area and perimeter calculation
- Metric/Imperial unit conversion
- Multiple bearing and coordinate formats

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-surveying/id1575016601/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Solve the problem

*2024-10-02*

Solve the problem of download folder to import point or see exported point in ipad

## Frequently asked questions about Handy Surveying

### What is Handy Surveying?

Handy Surveying is a mobile application designed to assist land surveyors with common Coordinate Geometry (COGO) calculations needed for field work. It provides tools for point storage, traverse computations, and area calculations.

### What are the main functions of Handy Surveying?

Key functions include conducting continuous traverses, staking out points, plotting and editing survey points, computing and correcting mis-closures using the Bowditch method, and calculating enclosed areas and perimeters.

### Can Handy Surveying handle different units and formats?

Yes, the app can convert distances and areas between metric and imperial units. It also supports bearing entry and display in DD.MMSS, Decimal Degrees, or Gradians, and coordinates can be shown in easting/northing or northing/easting order.

### How does Handy Surveying handle survey data?

The app can store points for multiple jobs simultaneously and allows users to import and export survey points to CSV files. Completed traverses can also be plotted, exported, and emailed.

### What is the price of Handy Surveying?

Handy Surveying is a paid application priced at $3.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with this app.

### On which devices can Handy Surveying be used?

Handy Surveying is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is suitable for users who need surveying tools on Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is Handy Surveying updated?

The latest version of Handy Surveying is 4.2, and it was last updated on November 7, 2025. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and compatibility.

### What is the age rating for Handy Surveying?

Handy Surveying has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests the content is generally appropriate for most audiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.5 — 2026-07-10

Added a "Diff" button to the Bearing calculator that computes the smallest angle between two bearings.

### 4.4 — 2026-06-24

Added two new options to Point List page menu to compute best fit line and area and perimeter.

### 4.3 — 2026-06-22

Fixed page layout issues.

### 4.2 — 2025-11-07

When saving CSV files using a comma as the decimal separator, use a semicolon as the field separator.

### 4.1 — 2025-11-05

Show numeric keyboards for number fields. Added a new option under preferences to load/save CSV files with separator characters swapped.

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