# OrmanKZ

> Offline forest map viewer and editor for navigation and land management. (iPhone/iPad app by Serik Aidabossyn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ormankz/id1531252840 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Serik Aidabossyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531252842)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 102 MB
- Languages: English, Kazakh, Russian
- Released: 2020-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ormankz/id1531252840/reviews.md

## What is OrmanKZ?

OrmanKZ is an application for viewing and working with mobile maps of forests on your smartphones and tablets.
Full-fledged work with the map does not require the Internet, and all of the application tools are available even in offline mode. Get directions, save routes, mark the economic areas where changes have occurred, find out information about blocks, allotments, and tax characteristics on the map. OrmanKZ is a multi-functional navigation app with a large selection of map sources to choose from: satellite, topographic, marine, and many other basic maps.
The app is ideal for planning routes, allotments, and also for working with full-scale forest taxation. it can also be used as a tool for measuring and calculating areas and distances.


Features of OrmanKZ:

• Gallery of free offline maps
• Support for various coordinate systems
• Maps are created and edited, there is a possibility of ordering your own map
• Detection of current location with GPS/GLONASS
• Recording GPS tracks in motion. Note that long use of GPS in the background significantly affects the life time of your device battery!
• Adding objects to map as points, lines, polygons
• Filling in attribute data using QR code
• Attaching media files to objects
• Searching and identification of objects
• Measuring distances and areas
• Import and export of data in GPKG/GPX/KML/KMZ/SHP formats
• Sharing collected data
• Saving selected map areas as bookmarks for quicker access
• Printing selected map areas
• Support for external Bad Elf GPS receivers
• Using map objects as destination points
• Searching by name, address, category and coordinates.

OrmanKZ allows to simplify the data collection process via predefined templates and provides options to create new layers and share collected data with friends or colleagues. With OrmanKZ you will be able to edit the created point, polyline, and polygon objects and add new attributes to them.

Today, OrmanKZ is successfully utilized not only by tourists and travelers, but also by specialists from housing and utility, water and land resources management, ecology and incident management, urban management, and many other areas worldwide.
OrmanKZ mobile maps are created by extracting Esri ArcGIS map documents into a custom mobile format (CMF2) using the CarryMap Builder plug-in for ArcGIS Desktop. 

To learn more about CarryMap Builder extension, visit https://builder.carrymap.com.

To learn more about OrmanKZ applications, visit https://www.forest-bsm-group.kz

Your questions or comments are welcome at info@forest-bsm-group.kz  and forest_bsm@mail.ru

Subscribe to our Instagram and You Tube page at forest.bsm.group@gmail.com and forest_bsm

## Key features

- Offline map gallery
- GPS/GLONASS location detection
- Record GPS tracks
- Add points, lines, polygons
- Measure distances and areas
- Import/export data (GPKG, GPX, KML, KMZ, SHP)
- Attach media files to objects


## Frequently asked questions about OrmanKZ

### Does OrmanKZ work offline?

Yes, OrmanKZ is designed for full-fledged work with maps offline. All application tools are available even without an internet connection, and it offers a gallery of free offline maps.

### What kind of maps can I use with OrmanKZ?

OrmanKZ supports a large selection of map sources, including satellite, topographic, and marine maps, in addition to custom-created maps.

### Can I measure distances and areas with OrmanKZ?

Yes, OrmanKZ includes tools for measuring and calculating areas and distances directly on the map.

### What data formats does OrmanKZ support for import and export?

OrmanKZ supports data import and export in GPKG, GPX, KML, KMZ, and SHP formats, facilitating data sharing and integration.

### Is OrmanKZ suitable for professional use?

Yes, OrmanKZ is utilized by specialists in various fields such as housing and utility, water and land resources management, ecology, and urban management for tasks like forest taxation and data collection.

### How often is OrmanKZ updated?

The latest version of OrmanKZ is 2.0, and it was last updated on June 30, 2025. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What devices is OrmanKZ available on?

OrmanKZ is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible on a range of Apple mobile products.

### What is the age rating for OrmanKZ?

OrmanKZ has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in navigation and map exploration.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2025-06-30

• Added a quick action button "Save a point".
• Implemented automatic saving of the track after stopping the recording
• Added the ability to send coordinates as a file.
• Changed the position of control buttons and tools in the map window.
• Changed the order of displaying geometry information in features’ identification cards.
• Fixes addressing overall stability and performance.

### 1.9 — 2024-12-30

Fixes addressing overall stability and performance.

### 1.8 — 2024-11-25

•	Added display of information from device's GPS receiver about your current location and movement parameters in the map window.
•	Improved display style of the circular ruler elements on the map.
•	New icons to display the current location on the map.
•	Fixes addressing overall stability and performance.

### 1.7 — 2024-05-02

1. New option to work with raster maps in MBTiles format.
2. New ability to record and save voice comments (audio attachments) when creating and describing features on the map.
3. New option to set and view Z coordinates of point features.
4. New option to view information about traveled distance when moving to the destination point.
5. Automatic creation of a point based on the user's location
6. Minor fixes and enhancements.

### 1.6 — 2023-12-27

1. Access to the data catalog is now available on the app start page.
2. New option to determine the relative location on the map using circular ruler. 
3. New tool for measuring the geographical azimuth between points on the map.
4. New tool for measuring the radius of a circle with the center at the selected point.
5. New option to calculate the area of selected objects in hectares.
6. Improved logic for saving the set of layers as the project.

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