# Survey Party — Mobile 18XX system > 18XX board game bookkeeping and tracking assistant. (iPhone/iPad app by Antti Hautaniemi.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survey-party/id982257563 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Antti Hautaniemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/801640887) - Category: Entertainment, Games, Board, Strategy - Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 6 MB - Languages: American English, Finnish - Released: 2015-04-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survey-party/id982257563/reviews.md ## What is Survey Party? A fan of 18XX board games? Not so much of the constant need for bookkeeping with regard to Train routes, earnings, dividends, asset worth, etc.? This app does the heavy lifting and allows players to concentrate on playing. Track player holdings & Company share prices. Keep the cash flowing and game turns & Phases rolling. Lay Tiles and Tokens, purchase Trains, collect Earnings, and issue Dividends. Analyse company prospects. Dig into each player's current & future net worth - all through a clutter-free and easy-to-use touch interface. Pass a match among players for an easy PBEM tournament. Publish your match configuration using a custom URL scheme. Capture and share a PDF snapshot of each step along the way to becoming the wealthiest Director among your peers. -- Supported 18XX titles (note that only a subset of specific game features might be implemented for some of them): 1800 1817 1824 1825 (all Units) 1826 1829 (South & North) 1829 Mainline 1830 (incl. variations & scenarios) 1835 1837 1841 (both editions) 1843 1844 (original & Mayfair edition) 1846 1848 Australia 1849 1850 1853 (both editions) 1854 (original & Mayfair edition) 1856 1858 1860 1861 1862EA 1865 Sardinia 1867 1869 (Alan Moon) 1870 1880 1881 1886 1889 1899 18AL 18CZ (base game) 18Dixie 18EU 18FL 18GA 18GB 18MEX 18Neb 18NY 18PA 18Scan 18VA Poseidon Steam over Holland ## Key features - Tracks player holdings and share prices - Manages cash flow, game turns, and phases - Facilitates tile and token placement - Supports train purchases, earnings, and dividends - Analyzes company prospects and player net worth - Generates PDF snapshots of game progress - Supports PBEM tournaments ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $0.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove adverts | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survey-party/id982257563/reviews.md ### 1/5 — App does not work with latest versions of iOS *2023-11-25* I just saw this in the App Store and picked it up on the spot. Sadly it has been unable to open since I downloaded it. Hopefully the designer will update. If the app becomes usable I will update this review. ### 4/5 — Decent complement to moderator *2020-05-20* It works well to calculate and keep track of route values. In fact, it’s very close to being useable for online play, but not quite, since it doesn’t “remember” who has the priority deal, but I understand it’s not advertised as a complete online play package. Would be nice some day, though... I guess it would work to share the SurveyParty file and a separate spreadsheet in a shared google drive folder or something. Also, it would be nice for this app to include descriptions of the minor companies and their abilities. All in all, good show! ### 3/5 — 18NY *2020-04-11* I tried using this for a 18NY. Cool interface. It did not have the crows foot upgrade. (#52). Could not use the program to play the game. Maybe it can be upgraded. ### 2/5 — Hard to tell if it’s working *2018-03-20* Setting up a game is easy enough, but actually running one is a nightmare, with barebones tool tips. Claims to support most 18xx but actually appears to miss several points (1800 bonds and 1846 share price lowering as examples). Can’t see what’s in the bank or set up blocked corps for low player counts. Also appears to list an unpurchasable IAP in regards to bookkeeping. ### 5/5 — Super useful and lessens downtime significantly *2016-12-09* Since we started using Survey Party, we've spent much less time recounting the same routes every turn and downtown is significantly reduced for players. We don't tend to use the stock tracking aspect of the app, but I appreciate the option. One negative aspect (that doesn't affect my rating) is that there is no option for 1844/1854. The maps for this specific version are slightly different, so we can't use the app when playing these 18XX titles. ### 5/5 — Don't play without it *2016-11-02* I've now used Survey Party for 1889, 1830, 18MEX, 18FL, 1844, and Steam over Holland. With the exception of 1844, which had a routing bug that was quickly fixed, it has worked amazingly well. I only use the route calculations, as the other features are too cumbersome to keep track of during play, but they work well and save so much time, especially during the endgame. I also like to use it to figure out what track can be laid where, and how much runs will be if I do this or that. It can lead to AP, but I think the time saved is definitely greater than the time lost by doing so. My sincere thanks to Antti for making this available, it's well worth its cost. ### 5/5 — Latest update fixes crash *2016-09-18* Would be nice to have the option to use the original(standard) Avalon hill track tile numbers. Latest update fixed crash. Other than slow down in late game calculations works great upping to 5 stars. Working well would like to see 18Neb and 18PA ### 4/5 — Great *2016-09-09* iPad on iOS 8, can't exit the earnings screen ### 5/5 — best app ever *2016-06-15, version 1.7.2* just discovered this app. if you play 18xx games it's a must have. ### 5/5 — Need it! Awesome! *2016-06-04, version 1.7.2* If you play 18xx, any title, this app let you save the state of the game. I usually use it to test best route. Yes! The app calculate the best route for companies. ## Frequently asked questions about Survey Party ### What is Survey Party? Survey Party is a mobile application designed to streamline the bookkeeping and tracking aspects of 18XX board games. It helps players manage company finances, share prices, and game progression, allowing for a more focused gameplay experience. ### What 18XX games does Survey Party support? Survey Party supports a wide range of 18XX titles, including but not limited to 1800, 1830, 1846, 1860, and many more. The app notes that only a subset of specific game features might be implemented for some titles. ### How does Survey Party help with game analysis? The app allows you to analyze company prospects and dig into each player's current and future net worth. This provides valuable insights for strategic decision-making during the game. ### Can I share my game progress with others using Survey Party? Yes, you can capture and share a PDF snapshot of each step of your game progress. This is useful for documenting your journey to becoming the wealthiest Director among your peers. ### Does Survey Party support offline play? The provided data does not specify whether Survey Party supports offline play. However, its core functionality revolves around managing game data, which may require an internet connection for certain features like sharing. ### What is the price of Survey Party? Survey Party is a paid application priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features for managing your 18XX board game sessions. ### How often is Survey Party updated? The latest version of Survey Party, 1.9.4, was released on March 14, 2024. This indicates that the app receives regular updates, with the last update occurring recently. ### What devices is Survey Party compatible with? Survey Party is compatible with Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. Its interface is designed for a clutter-free and easy-to-use touch experience across these platforms. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.9.4 — 2024-03-14 Fixed iOS compatibility issue ### 1.9.3 — 2023-04-02 18NY: fixed tile #52 1844: fixed tile #909 and Mayfair board removed advert banner ### 1.9.2 — 2020-01-08 Dark mode support 1853, 1862EA, 18CZ: corrections Crash fixes ### 1.9.1 — 2019-01-02 Optimised UI for the iPhone X family 1835, 1846, 1848: fixes ### 1.9.0 — 2018-03-26 New title: 18GB (thanks, Dave) 18CZ: corrections (thanks @ewm73) Usability fixes (thanks @hawke42) New text-based match file format Fixed: match files would not load when importing from another app ## Apps similar to Survey Party | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Skycrane](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycrane/id6505012964) | 5.0 (10) | Free | Entertainment | | [Gandiva](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gandiva/id6458547701) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Entertainment | | [Destiny: Chosen](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destiny-chosen/id6756400894) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [Board Game Guru](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-game-guru/id6752590193) | 3.2 (5) | Free | Entertainment | | [Gia Long](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gia-long/id1625632426) | 5.0 (11) | Free | Entertainment | | [TALETUNER - Dark Future](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taletuner-dark-future/id1608065174) | 4.0 (5) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by Antti Hautaniemi - [Kielitoimiston sanakirja](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kielitoimiston-sanakirja/id942568524) All apps by Antti Hautaniemi: https://appshunter.io/developer/801640887 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*