Comparison

Global Mapper Mobile vs Survey360

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Survey360

Map your GPS location and draw points, lines, and polygons. Collect field data with notes, photos, and custom attributes. Supports offline maps and various tile servers for GIS and surveys.

Highlights
  • GPS position tracking
  • Draw points, lines, and polygons on maps
  • Collect field data with notes and photos
  • Customizable survey forms
  • Offline map support (GeoJSON, MBTiles)
  • Share data and collaborate
Features
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See your GPS position and draw points, line and polygons on your maps. Collect field data and notes related to a location, attach a photo and fill custom properties and attributes. 2D visualisation of maps. Display offline maps generated with IGiS Desktop. The app supports GeoJSON and MBTiles formats natively. Survey processes are streamlined with auto-data collection also have integrated Form-builder to create survey form. Maps can come from tile servers with OGC WMTS, TileJSON or XYZ tiles. Choose various base maps like street and satellite. It is easy to share the data with other people and collaborate! Perfect for mobile data collection for GIS and surveys.

Screenshots

Global Mapper Mobile4 screens
Survey3604 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Survey360 at 100% against Global Mapper Mobile's 29%. Survey360 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Global Mapper Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Global Mapper Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Survey360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Survey360 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Global Mapper Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Survey360's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Global Mapper Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Survey360 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Global Mapper Mobile versus Survey360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobal Mapper MobileSurvey360
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Marble GeographicsScanpoint Geomatics Ltd.

Customer experience

Global Mapper Mobile

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Survey360

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Global Mapper Mobile

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Module$49.991 Year
None

Survey360

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Global Mapper Mobile free?
Global Mapper Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Survey360 free?
Survey360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Global Mapper Mobile or Survey360?
Survey360 is rated higher. Global Mapper Mobile averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Survey360 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Global Mapper Mobile or Survey360 have ads?
Neither Global Mapper Mobile nor Survey360 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Global Mapper Mobile or Survey360?
Global Mapper Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Survey360 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Global Mapper Mobile was updated on October 26, 2026 and Survey360 on October 24, 2026.

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