# Global Mapper Mobile vs UTM Maps

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Global Mapper Mobile | UTM Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-maps/id6748431968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Marble Geographics](https://appshunter.io/developer/424089128) | [Yogi Yogantara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825780236) |

## 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 Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-maps/id6748431968)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Elevation (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Elevations (3 Months) | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove Ads 1 Year | $5.99 | per year |


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