Comparison

Global Mapper Mobile vs UTM Maps

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

UTM Maps

This app allows users to work with various coordinate systems, including UTM and MGRS, on a map. It supports registering points with addresses, capturing photos with watermarks, and measuring distances and areas. Data can be exported to CSV or KML formats.

Highlights
  • UTM, MGRS, Lat/Lon coordinate support
  • Point registration with geocoding
  • Photo capture with coordinate watermark
  • Area and distance measurement
  • Data export to CSV and KML
  • Field navigation with compass and GPS
Features
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A simple APP for working with Latitude Longitude, UTM and MGRS coordinates, Maps and GPS. Register points to be displayed on a map or stored in a database complete with readable address data (geocoding). Capture photo with a watermark containing point name, coordinates and address information. Measure area, distance and registering lines and polygons. Export saved data to CSV or KML file format or locate points in the field using your built-in device's compass and GPS or with generating direction route. Register Points UTM Maps allows you to register points and stored in database to display on the map or export to a CSV file. Stored point data will automatically completed with UTM coordinates and readable address (geocoding requires internet access). Searching for Coordinates You can search for Latitude, Longitude, UTM, or MGRS coordinates to display on a map or find them in the field using a compass or Direction Route. Measure Area And Distance No need to go to the field anymore; now you can measure area and distance with various units using this application. Stores line and polygon data in database and displays it on a map. Export lines and polygons data to KML file. Data Properties / Point Details Each data displayed on the map has its own properties, making it easier to navigate and understand. Simply click on a point and the data properties will automatically appear. Find Point On The Field / Stake Out Now you can find coordinates or location in the field easily, the application will direct you to the desired coordinate point with the help of the built-in compass on your device or using Direction Route. Add Photo Add a photo from camera or library complete with a watermark containing name, coordinates and address information. Data List & Export The data list is designed to view data stored in the database, delete unnecessary data, find the location of data in the field or export data to a file. Point data can be exported to CSV files, while line and polygon data can be exported to KML files for use in other software or other devices.

Screenshots

Global Mapper Mobile4 screens
UTM Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UTM Maps at 100% against Global Mapper Mobile's 33%. UTM Maps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). Global Mapper Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

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 and UTM Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UTM Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Global Mapper Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of UTM Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Global Mapper Mobile ships an update every 4 months, UTM Maps every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Global Mapper Mobile versus UTM Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobal Mapper MobileUTM Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Marble GeographicsYogi Yogantara

Customer experience

Global Mapper Mobile

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

UTM Maps

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Global Mapper Mobile

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Module$49.991 Year
4 purchases

UTM Maps

Subscriptions4
  • Remove Ads 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Elevation (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Elevations (3 Months)$3.993 Months
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  • Remove Ads 1 Year$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Global Mapper Mobile free?
Global Mapper Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UTM Maps free?
UTM Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Global Mapper Mobile or UTM Maps?
UTM Maps is rated higher. Global Mapper Mobile averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while UTM Maps averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Global Mapper Mobile or UTM Maps have ads?
UTM Maps shows ads; Global Mapper Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Global Mapper Mobile or UTM Maps?
Global Mapper Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and UTM Maps every 10 days. Most recently, Global Mapper Mobile was updated on September 14, 2026 and UTM Maps on August 15, 2026.

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