Global Mapper Mobile vs FieldPro Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Global Mapper Mobile
This application allows users to view and collect GIS data in the field using their mobile device's GPS. It supports various data layers and offers tools for drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection, with advanced features available through an in-app purchase.
- Vector, raster, and terrain data display
- GPS location display and feature creation
- Drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection
- Image capture and Picture Point creation
- Advanced GPS support for GNSS devices
- RTK correction via NTRIP client
- Offline data access and custom online sources
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Bring your GIS workflow to the field. Global Mapper Mobile® is a powerful iOS application for viewing and collecting GIS data. It utilizes the GPS capabilities of mobile devices to provide situational awareness and locational intelligence for remote mapping projects. A perfect complement to the desktop version of Global Mapper, the mobile app provides maps-in-hand functionality for engineers, surveyors, wildlife managers, foresters, and anyone whose job requires access to spatial data in remote locations. Global Mapper Mobile can display vector, raster, and elevation data layers that have been transferred from the desktop version of the software. It also provides tools for drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection using pre-configured attributes and picklists. Global Mapper Mobile Base Version (Free) The base version of Global Mapper Mobile is free of charge and provides an array of features and functions, including: • Vector, raster, and terrain data display • GPS location display • Point, line, and polygon feature creation using GPS location • Editing of existing vector features • Capture of images in the field • Creation of Picture Points from geotagged images • Attribute and feature notation recording for new or existing vector features • Online access to Open Street Map data Global Mapper Mobile Pro The Pro version of Global Mapper Mobile, available as an in-app purchase, supplements the functionality of the base version with an array of professional-grade tools, including: • Advanced GPS support for connection to high-accuracy GNSS devices from vendors such as Bad Elf, EOS, Juniper, and others • RTK correction via built-in NTRIP client • GPS Averaging • Terrain shader and water level display options • Custom online source options and online data saving for offline use • Simultaneous feature creation • Viewshed creation • Volume calculation • Data reprojection • Address searching • Geopackage and GeoPDF format support Global Mapper Mobile Pro is available as an in-app purchase. The license is based on an annual subscription from the date of purchase that can be renewed each year. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Privacy Policy: https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/licensing-policy/
FieldPro Go
This mapping application allows users to view and analyze ESRI geodatabase data, both online and offline. It offers features like search, query tools, and GPS navigation. It's part of an enterprise GIS solution for utilities.
- Offline/online ESRI geodatabase data display
- Comprehensive search and query tools
- GPS voice turn-by-turn navigation (offline/online)
- Electric connectivity tracing
- ESRI basemap display
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Futura FieldPro Go is a mapping application designed to display and analyze your ESRI geodatabase data offline or online. FieldPro Go is part of the integrated enterprise GIS solution provided to Utilities from Futura Systems, Inc. FieldPro Go was designed to operate offline giving you the freedom to view your GIS data anywhere. FieldPro Go features include Comprehensive Search and Query tools, GPS Voice Turn By Turn Navigation (On/Offline with Google Maps Online only with Apple Maps), Electric Connectivity Tracing and the display of ESRI Basemaps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FieldPro Go at 5.0 against Global Mapper Mobile's 3.7. FieldPro Go also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Global Mapper Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Global Mapper Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. FieldPro Go asks for nothing beyond the download.
FieldPro Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Global Mapper Mobile has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Global Mapper Mobile ships an update every 4 months, FieldPro Go every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Global Mapper Mobile | FieldPro Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Marble Geographics | Futura Systems Inc. |
Customer experience
Global Mapper Mobile
FieldPro Go
In-app purchases
Global Mapper Mobile
- Pro Module$49.991 Year
FieldPro Go
No in-app purchases
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