# Global Mapper Mobile vs UTM Geo Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UTM Geo Map at 100% against Global Mapper Mobile's 33%. UTM Geo Map also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Global Mapper Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Global Mapper Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. UTM Geo Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UTM Geo Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UTM Geo Map has 93 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Global Mapper Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of UTM Geo Map's.

Global Mapper Mobile ships an update every 4 months, UTM Geo Map every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Global Mapper Mobile | UTM Geo Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766/reviews) | **[4.7 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-geo-map/id6744716161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 126 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Marble Geographics](https://appshunter.io/developer/424089128) | [4Digsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799889257) |

## 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 |


### UTM Geo Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-geo-map/id6744716161)

This app allows users to work with various coordinate systems including Latitude/Longitude, UTM, and MGRS. Save points with automatic address information, view them on a map, and navigate using GPS. Manage all saved points in a data list with new icon customization.

**Highlights:** Supports Latitude/Longitude, UTM, MGRS, DMS, Geohash, Plus Codes, Save points with automatic address info, Navigate using device GPS, Manage saved points in a data list, Add custom icons for saved points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 UTM Geo Map free?

UTM Geo Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Global Mapper Mobile or UTM Geo Map?

UTM Geo Map is rated higher. Global Mapper Mobile averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while UTM Geo Map averages 4.7 from 93 ratings.

### Do Global Mapper Mobile or UTM Geo Map have ads?

Neither Global Mapper Mobile nor UTM Geo Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Global Mapper Mobile or UTM Geo Map?

Global Mapper Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and UTM Geo Map every 2 months. Most recently, Global Mapper Mobile was updated on September 14, 2026 and UTM Geo Map on September 21, 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.*