# topoXpress — GIS & Survey

> Professional GIS and surveying software for field data collection and mapping. (iPhone/iPad app by TopoLynx GIS & Mapping Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topoxpress/id1500467308 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TopoLynx GIS & Mapping Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500467307)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topoxpress/id1500467308/reviews.md

## What is topoXpress?

topoXpress provides the following features:

• Multiplatform design: the same software with the same rich functionality for both GIS data collectors and Surveyors on iOS & macOS. 
• Handling and displaying large spatial datasets (raster and vector).
• Responsive and intuitive user interface: easy to learn and use, automatic adjustment to different screen sizes, orientations, and resolutions of mobile (iPhone, iPad) and desktop devices.
• Online and offline operation: online data sources (Cloud storage, TMS, WMS, KML), offline raster datasets (jpeg, ecw, ers, tiff, png, lan, bil, ENVI bsq), offline vector datasets (shp, dxf, map, GeoJSON, mif, txt, crd, dat, dbf, tab, mid).
• Powerful GIS visualization functions: thematic mapping, transparency, labeling, query, layer groups, vector symbols, line types, fill types, event mapping.
• Productive data collection: templates, surveying, stakeout, CoGo (Coordinate Geometry), forms, lists, calculated fields, GIS editing functions, sampling tool, and more.
• Collaborative mapping for professional users through the topoXpress cloud service.
• Extensive support of GNSS receivers through TCP port & Bluetooth, projection systems, geoids, shift grids. Bluetooth Rangefinder support for CoGo tasks.

The app can be used in many different sectors:
• Field data collection and inspection
• Land Surveying
• Topographic mapping
• Forestry
• Farm mapping
• Utility mapping and inspection
• Archeology


*** NOTE: topoXpress offers all specified GIS functions free of charge. However, loading more than 10.000 records, saving and exporting your job can be done through our cloud service. Please visit our website for further details: https://topoXpress.com 

**NOTE ON BATTERY USAGE: The app may dramatically decrease battery life during the use with large spatial datasets. The app supports optional background location services, which can may cause a faster battery drain than usual.

## Key features

- Multiplatform GIS and surveying functionality
- Handles large spatial datasets (raster/vector)
- Online and offline data operation
- Powerful GIS visualization functions
- Productive data collection tools
- Collaborative mapping via cloud service
- Extensive GNSS receiver support


## Frequently asked questions about topoXpress

### What is topoXpress?

topoXpress is a professional application offering GIS and surveying tools for field data collection, analysis, and mapping. It supports a wide array of spatial data formats and integrates with GNSS receivers.

### Is topoXpress free to use?

Yes, topoXpress offers all specified GIS functions free of charge. However, features like loading more than 10,000 records, saving, and exporting jobs require their cloud service.

### What devices does topoXpress support?

topoXpress is designed for both GIS data collectors and Surveyors, available on iOS and macOS. It supports mobile devices like iPhone and iPad, automatically adjusting to different screen sizes and orientations.

### Can topoXpress be used offline?

Yes, topoXpress supports offline operation with a variety of offline raster and vector datasets, including formats like SHP, DXF, GeoJSON, and TIFF.

### How does topoXpress handle large datasets?

The application is capable of handling and displaying large spatial datasets, both raster and vector. However, be aware that using large datasets may significantly decrease battery life.

### Does topoXpress have ads?

No, topoXpress does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use for its core GIS functions.

### What is the update frequency for topoXpress?

The latest version, 1.3.2, was last updated on March 19, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What are the main sectors topoXpress is used in?

topoXpress is utilized in various sectors including field data collection, land surveying, topographic mapping, forestry, farm mapping, utility mapping, and archaeology.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2026-03-19

1.25.09.17 (2025-09-17)

NEW# 1312 Copy value from the nearest object - same field name required
NEW# 2240 The default length of the text field has been changed to 32 characters, and a warning is displayed when the text field is set to a maximum length of (254) in shp/dbf format.
NEW# 2218 Raster orientation: After graphically specifying the Control Points, you can enter the numerical value of its coordinates - by clicking on the points.
NEW# 2248 Combine code dictionary based defnition [fieldname&"_init#" string] and the existing values when typing value of a text type field with highlighting the current string.
CHG# 2249 Small bugfixes, when character encoding changed
CHG# 2241 The built-in keyboard now supports the CTRL+C on PC
CHG# 2238 When changing the filed type in calculated value option, the default length setted up
CHG# 2210 There should be a back button for measurements in the Basic version 
CHG# 2239 Language updates
CHG# 2044 Hide the export button when selecting a raster layer
CHG# 2257 Expression builder: now() function (returns with actual date & time) implementation
CHG# 2216 Reload/rebuild all layer properties control after changing character encoding (ie data, classification etc)
CHG# 2227 Consistent layer order in all layer selector (same order than in the layer panel)
CHG# 2220 CoGo takes the editable option into account when user uses the intersection tool
CHG# 2214 When creating a new project, it will use the new (self) folder
CHG# 2228 The horizontal scrolling is disabled in the list menus
CHG# 2221 Initialization of the non-georeferenced raster: loading into the visible area
CHG# 2224 Load DXF: longer default values enebled for DXF standard fields (ie: Layer)
CHG# 2208 Small UI Improvements
BUG# 2013 KML export - reason of the invisible lines and areas / solution: transparency invertation on export

1.25.03.27 (2025-03-27)

NEW# 2195 Quick filtering based on multiple data fields in table view
NEW# 2196 Search/filter option in the layer selector by name or geometry type
NEW# 2197 Option to display all symbols by disabling overlap checking
NEW# 1828 Option to display all labels by disabling overlap checking
NEW# 2190 Group setting of selected data fields
NEW# 2120 Tools for translating, rotating, and scaling vector objects
CHG# 2173 The CoGo / Divide tool now works for area-type objects, not just lines
CHG# 2103 Minor UI improvements
CHG# 2193 UI improvements for handling WMS layers: detailed error messages, optimization of Capabilities XML processing
CHG# 1648 CPG code page file is now written when exporting in SHP
BUG# 2169 The list of available Cloud projects was not updated after project deletion
BUG# 2189 CoGo / Divide Line - "Equal length" method did not account for decimal places
BUG# 2174 Moving/copying objects between layers produced incorrect results in WGS84

### 1.3.1 — 2024-10-17

NEW# 2106 In the data table view, clicking at the start of a record highlights the record's geometry on the map.
NEW# 2114 Topological functions: Run methods like Buffer / Build / Dissolve on a single layer, and Union / Intersection / Difference methods between two layers.
NEW# 2158 Display MGRS coordinates on the Info panel. Input MGRS coordinates on the Input panels.
NEW# 2159 List existing values when typing into a text field with keyword highlighting.

NEW# 2098 Grouped Mount point selection list
NEW# 2072 Group editing of classes display options

NEW# 2060 New option on labeling panel to display distances between vertices
NEW# 2055 Split and merge tools can edit polyline layers
NEW# 2056 New offset values for Emlid antennas 
NEW# 1931 Option to synchronize Media file to the Cloud

NEW# 1994 Support for Arduino RTK
NEW# 1991 Direct support for Nautiz X6 RTK

NEW# 1879 Improved feature: in the right “result” list, the geometry of the selected element is flashed - by clicking on its icon. The data table can be opened with the “>” button.
NEW# 1921 South g3 antenna offset value
NEW# 1963 Progress bar in GNSS Port search and in cache delete
NEW# 1987 In the case of date filtering and selection in the attribute panel, you can filter or select values between two selected dates

NEW# 851  Background map cache delete
NEW# 1964 Summarize table view. Get aggregated values from a layer’s attribute table, by specifying one row, one column dimension field and a measure field, or one row and many measure fields.
NEW# 1901 WMS Server - GetMap method supported
NEW# 1927 Notification, when the WFS source changed

NEW# 1913 New line types (arrow, contour, etc.) are available, and tool for flipping lines.
NEW# 1909 A description can be specified for each field that can be checked on the record panel
NEW# 1904 New raster DEM and near infrared image display modes. New tool to create raster profiles. Calculate raster statistics (Min, Max, Avg, Sum, Dev) within a polygon.

NEW# 1749 Redesigning of cloud access usage. The required cloud access can be given back in any time so the user can continue the work on an other device immediately
NEW# 1818 New options for generating buffer: Bands only, and main part only
NEW# 1807 Attribute table view improvements. Introducing new field context menus for sorting, selecting, filtering, calculation and displaying of chart on field values
NEW# 1833 COGO panel improvements when laser rangefinder is in use
NEW# 1895 Support of WFS layers usage

NEW# 1787 Vertex numbers checkbox in Report menu
NEW# 1772 Displaying the layer's objects number
NEW# 1755 GNSS survey offset
NEW# 1320 Confirmation question, before drop GNSS collected geometry
NEW# 1746 Vertex GNSS resurveying
NEW# 1729 Erase objects function/button into GIS tools
NEW# 1769 Table view: sort objects (only ascending) by field
NEW# 1652 Datum transformation when exporting layer
NEW# 1793 Buffer option: skip inner rings

NEW# 1756 Merging vector layers
NEW# 1449 Improved map rendering engine: faster vector drawing 
NEW# 1725 Project directory quick link to the layers menu

NEW# 1707 Simple raster orientation - affine raster transformation based on 3 controlpoints.
NEW# 1697 Divide are along a splitting line, with the following options: 1- given number, 2- areas of the same size, 3-by given areas, 4-by ratios.
NEW# 1696 Create ZIP archive from 'Export layer' function's result files.
NEW# 1680 3 label field can be selected. One of the following separator character can be specified between label fields: line break, space, comma, hyphen, slash, vertical bar.

### 1.2.10 — 2021-05-04

NEW# After the app update the new features of the version can be reviewed.


CHG# Support for opening MULTIBAND (band number > 3) type ECW raster datasets.
CHG# Size 25 MB limit for PNG raster files

CHG# Thousands separation of numbers
BUG# Single banded raster images in RGB display fix

### 1.2.9 — 2021-03-30

-Info toolset modification: Introducing selection settings panel.
-Append polygon by drawing a line in the GIS tools.
-Area display during GNSS data collection.
-TMS / WMS user experience updates.

### 1.2.8 — 2021-02-16

This release brings a level up in the user experience of topoXpress. Several major and minor bugs were fixed, which increased the stability of the app.

Highlights:
-New project loader and drive downloader experience.
-A major bug in the external accessory GNSS communication was fixed.

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