# Global Mapper Mobile vs Survey360

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Global Mapper Mobile | Survey360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survey360/id1533262307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 126 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Marble Geographics](https://appshunter.io/developer/424089128) | [Scanpoint Geomatics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516066034) |

## What reviewers say

### Global Mapper Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Module | $49.99 | per year |


### Survey360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survey360/id1533262307)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*