UtiliPad vs GEOSTIX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
GEOSTIX
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GEOSTIX is an application made for Geobsys GNSS receivers. Functionalities included in the app: - Configuration of your receiver (RTK, NMEA, base mode...) - Create a project using the right coordinate reference system (many thousands embedded) - Collect and stakeout points - Import or Export CSV, DXF, Shapefile, KML, KMZ files
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GEOSTIX at weekly against UtiliPad's every 6 weeks. UtiliPad's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UtiliPad ships an update every 6 weeks, GEOSTIX weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UtiliPad | GEOSTIX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tri-Global Technologies LLC | Geobsys |
In-app purchases
UtiliPad
No in-app purchases
GEOSTIX
No in-app purchases
