Comparison

UtiliPad vs Pro Vision AR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UtiliPad

Capture precise GNSS data for utility line operations on your iPhone or iPad. Record location, attributes, and notes, then generate PDF map datasheets for as-built documentation. Supports third-party hardware for enhanced accuracy.

Highlights
  • Accurate GNSS data capture
  • Utility line operations focus
  • Switch between utility line types
  • Record attribute information
  • Attach photos and notes
  • Generate PDF map datasheets
  • Save work to iTunes library
Features
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UtiliPad allows field technicians the ability to capture highly accurate GNSS data measurements using supported third party hardware (sold separately) directly on his/her iPhone or iPad device. Like Tri-Global Technologies’ other software innovations, all information collected is centric to utility line operations. UtiliPad users have the ability to simply switch between utility line types, collect accurate geographic locational data, and record simple attribute information including, but not limited to, type of feature, photograph, notes, and relational spatial data references. Upon completion of field collection activities, user can then save work as a PDF map datasheet and transfer into their iTunes library. This PDF map datasheet can be used as a simple As-Built generation tool for any type of basic utility design or documentation. Please note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Pro Vision AR

Visualize geographically referenced 3D data in augmented reality on your iOS device. Overlay underground assets, construction plans, and infrastructure onto the real world for an "x-ray" view. Integrates with high-accuracy GNSS receivers for precise location data.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D data display
  • Geographically referenced data projection
  • Underground asset visualization
  • Integration with GNSS receivers
  • Load models via Google Drive
  • Map view with aerial basemap
Features
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ProVision AR allows users to experience a real-world display of geographically referenced 3D data on their iOS device. Data are projected onto the real world in augmented reality giving the user an "x-ray" view of information which may not be visible below the ground surface or due to other obstructions. Integration with high-accuracy Bluetooth GNSS receivers allows users to view their underground assets, construction design plans, utilities and infrastructure with greater confidence. Features: - Map View: Shows your real-world location with an aerial imagery basemap. - Load models via Google Drive - Set Center: Moves the origin of your model to your current location, useful for troubleshooting or demo purposes. Data privacy: data submitted to Virtual GIS/ProVision AR maintained by privacy policy.

Screenshots

UtiliPad1 screens
Pro Vision AR2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UtiliPad at every 6 weeks against Pro Vision AR's every 4 months. UtiliPad also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for UtiliPad against 5.0 for Pro Vision AR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UtiliPad ships an update every 6 weeks, Pro Vision AR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
UtiliPad versus Pro Vision AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUtiliPadPro Vision AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTri-Global Technologies LLCVirtual GIS LLC

Customer experience

UtiliPad

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pro Vision AR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

UtiliPad

No in-app purchases

None

Pro Vision AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UtiliPad free?
UtiliPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pro Vision AR free?
Pro Vision AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UtiliPad or Pro Vision AR?
UtiliPad and Pro Vision AR are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do UtiliPad or Pro Vision AR have ads?
Neither UtiliPad nor Pro Vision AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UtiliPad or Pro Vision AR?
UtiliPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pro Vision AR every 4 months. Most recently, UtiliPad was updated on September 18, 2026 and Pro Vision AR on June 1, 2026.

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