# SMASH Digital Field Mapping — Smart Mobile App for Surveyors

> Digital field mapping app for engineering, geologic surveys, and GIS data collection. (iPhone/iPad app by HydroloGIS S.r.l..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-digital-field-mapping/id1475079936 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HydroloGIS S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475079935)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-digital-field-mapping/id1475079936/reviews.md

## What is SMASH Digital Field Mapping?

SMASH is a digital field mapping application developed to perform fast qualitative engineering/geologic surveys and GIS data collection.

The main aim of SMASH is to have a tool that:

* fits in any pocket and can be always at hand, when needed
* gives the possibility to take geo-referenced and possibly orientated pictures during a survey, with further possibility to import them into GIS applications like gvSIG
* is able to easily exploit an Internet connection, if available
* is extremely easy to use and intuitive, providing just few important functions

The main features available in SMASH are:

* geo-referenced notes
* geo-referenced and oriented pictures
* gps track logging
* form-based data surveys
* easy export of collected data
* a map view for navigation with support for raster tiles and gpx vector data
* geopackage (OGC standard) support

## Key features

- Geo-referenced notes
- Geo-referenced and oriented pictures
- GPS track logging
- Form-based data surveys
- Easy data export
- Map view with raster and GPX support
- GeoPackage support

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-digital-field-mapping/id1475079936/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Major problem

*2024-05-25*

Major problem with this version.  The open project tab does not link to the created projects!

## Frequently asked questions about SMASH Digital Field Mapping

### What is SMASH Digital Field Mapping?

SMASH Digital Field Mapping is a mobile application designed for fast, qualitative engineering and geologic surveys. It focuses on efficient GIS data collection with features like geo-referenced notes and photos.

### What kind of data can I collect with SMASH Digital Field Mapping?

You can collect geo-referenced notes, geo-referenced and oriented pictures, and log GPS tracks. The app also supports form-based data surveys for structured information gathering.

### Can I use the data collected in other GIS applications?

Yes, the app is designed for easy export of collected data. It specifically mentions the possibility to import geo-referenced pictures into GIS applications like gvSIG and supports the OGC standard GeoPackage.

### Does SMASH Digital Field Mapping have ads?

No, SMASH Digital Field Mapping is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience during field surveys.

### What devices is SMASH Digital Field Mapping available on?

SMASH Digital Field Mapping is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be a portable tool that fits in any pocket.

### How often is SMASH Digital Field Mapping updated?

The latest version of SMASH Digital Field Mapping is 1.10.3, last updated on July 7, 2025. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What is the user rating for SMASH Digital Field Mapping?

SMASH Digital Field Mapping has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating. This suggests a highly positive user experience among its current users.

### Is SMASH Digital Field Mapping suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app aims to be extremely easy to use and intuitive, providing just a few important functions. This design philosophy makes it accessible for users new to digital field mapping.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10.3 — 2025-07-07

* postgis connection enhancements
* new form widgets (tap counter, wheel, autocomplete combo with urls)
* memory enabled forms
* bugfixes

### 1.10.0 — 2025-03-22

* new fullscreen map view
* support for mutiple storages on devices that support them
* several fixes
* new languages: Tamil is now fully translated, together with: Italian, English, Catalan, Chinese, Czech, German, Japanese and some more partially translated. See: https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/smash/#languages
* there is now a new project info page that gives stats about the project contents
* sorting layer list from higher to lower z-order
* images are now optionally exported when exporting a project to Geopackages
* images are now exported into a project named folder

Fixes:

* track log summary covers top right quadrant of screen. Now there is a preference to disable/enable it.
* image note not working when note is attached to map centre
* fences have been fixed and integrated again
* Gps info bottomsheet does not expand enough on certain phones
* images table is missing records when exporting to geopackage

### 1.9.1 — 2024-05-27

This is mainly a bugfix release, also made to enhance two way sync with the server.

Apart of that there are some minor changes:

* possibility to select a theme for mapsforge offline maps
* better UI
  - layers visibility has now a proper icon
  - the gps info box is not a bottom sheet

### 1.9.0 — 2024-05-16

Release notes:

* new integrated Formbuilder
* added where filter option for geopackage dbs
* added setting configuration to remove some tools from the toolbar
* revisited editing menu
* new geometries inside forms (polygon, line, point)
* zoom tile maps beyond max zoomlevel through scaling
* geojson layer support
* new 'current log' panel size
* box selection on info tool
* more efficient and clean toolbar
* better online sources handling and recover
* length and area in feature info
* url based combo boxes in forms
* many many fixes

### 1.7.5 — 2023-04-02

* Support for the new Django based centralized Geopaparazzi Survey Server.
* Support for the Remine GeoTaskTracker server Plugin.

* fixes for geopackage and postgis layers
* WMS modify option
* new KMZ export option
* support for geocaching layers
* new go to coordinate option
* log panel can now be hidden
* GPS map center snap less aggressive
* many many fixes

## More apps by HydroloGIS S.r.l.

- [Cammino di Assisi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cammino-di-assisi/id1570446194)

All apps by HydroloGIS S.r.l.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1475079935

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