CarryMap vs GTField GPS & Data collection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CarryMap
This app enables seamless field work with offline maps and spatial geodata collection. Create, edit, and analyze points, lines, and polygons, attach media, and record voice comments. Navigate using GPS, measure distances, and export data in various formats.
- Offline map management
- Create and edit spatial features
- Attach media and voice notes
- GPS tracking and navigation
- Measure distances and areas
- Data export in multiple formats
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CarryMap app offers a comprehensive set of tools for collecting, processing and analyzing spatial geodata. It provides seamless field work without authorization, payments and in-app purchases. It is designed to work with maps in a specific mobile format CMF2. To export your ArcGIS maps to this format, use CarryMap Builder, an extension to ArcGIS Desktop. Maps management - Download maps of only needed areas and store them in a convenient catalog. The maps provided in the catalog were created based on OpenStreetMap data. - Upload your own maps prepared in ArcGIS and work with them offline. - Use reliable methods for your maps protection. - Create fully functional projects for work with all the needed information. - Save selected map areas as bookmarks. Working with objects - Create and edit point, line, and polygon features on the map. - Add media attachments (photo, video and documents) to features. - Record voice comments when creating and describing features on the map. - Create points on-the-fly using your device camera. - Create points on the map with a single tap while moving, add description later if needed. - Add graphic marks as text, arrows or free hand graphic. GPS tracks and navigation - Use external Bad Elf GPS receiver to find your current location. - Save tracks automatically without being distracted by editing them as you go. - Use features on the map as landmarks or destination points on your route. - Search and identify features offline. - Measure distances and areas. Data export - Share coordinates of features on the map by sending a file or a link. - Upload maps in MBTILES* formats. - Share collected data in GPKG (GeoPackage), GPX, KML/KMZ and SHP formats. *Maps in MBTILES format with raster tile type only are supported. The application is accessible to a wide range of users, regardless of GIS skills, and can be used in various fields, including electrical energy industry, agriculture, geology and geodesy, housing and utility, environmental protection, water and land resources management, ecology and incident management, urban management, etc. Take the opportunity to create your own branded application for viewing and working with mobile maps based on CarryMap for your company. Read more: https://carrymap.com/en/features/branding/ Read more about all the capabilities of CarryMap Builder extension at https://builder.carrymap.com/en/ To learn more about CarryMap application, visit https://carrymap.com/en/overview/ Watch educational videos on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarryMap/videos Your questions or comments are welcome at support@xtools.pro
GTField GPS & Data collection
This navigation app facilitates fieldwork and data collection by allowing users to connect to geospatial data, display maps, record routes, and capture geotagged photos. It supports offline map access and data export for various GIS and design software.
- Real-time location display on map
- Offline map support (MBTiles)
- Geotagged photo capture with GPS
- Route recording and landmark marking
- Geospatial data display from GeoServer
- Data export in GPX and DXF formats
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GTField - Professional Field Survey App for iPhone and iPad. Designed for researchers, GIS engineers, scientists, and maritime professionals, GTField empowers you to collect, manage, and share geospatial data directly in the field—with or without an internet connection. MAPS & GEOSPATIAL DATA • Real-time GPS tracking: Display your current location on Google Maps (Standard, Terrain, and Satellite views). • GeoServer integration: Connect and render geospatial data from GeoServer via WMS/WFS. • Feature attribute lookup: Tap directly on the screen to query map feature attributes. • Layer comparison: Smoothly compare data layers using an intuitive opacity slider. • Multi-format support: Easily open and view GPX, KML, and GeoJSON files. OFFLINE MAPS • MBTiles support: Download offline maps in MBTiles format for seamless navigation without internet. • Tile data sharing: Share map tiles with colleagues to save bandwidth during field surveys or offshore maritime operations. TRACK LOGGING & WAYPOINTS • Real-time tracking: Continuously record your movement paths in real time. • Waypoint marking: Mark reference points with high-precision GPS coordinates. • Flexible data export: Export collected data to GPX (compatible with Google Earth, Garmin) and DXF (for AutoCAD and GIS). GEOTAGGED CAMERA • EXIF metadata tagging: Capture photos with automatically embedded GPS coordinates. • Customizable metadata: Add custom titles and descriptions saved directly inside the image file. • Map-based photo view: Visualize and display photos based on their geographic locations on the map. • Google Earth export: Export photo batches with coordinates to Google Earth (GPX format + attached images). PROFESSIONAL TOOLS • Location & address search: Find natural sites and addresses powered by Google Places. • Coordinate system transformation: Convert coordinate reference systems (CRS) and map projections globally. • In-app data search: Quickly search through your collected internal data. GEOSERVER CONNECTIVITY • Flexible server connection: Enter your GeoServer URL via the internet or a local Wi-Fi network. • Layer management: List and select specific layers for visualization or attribute lookup. • Open-standard sync: Synchronize data seamlessly with team members using open standard formats. IN-APP PURCHASES • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage your subscription anytime in: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://gtfield.rbc.vn
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CarryMap at none against GTField GPS & Data collection's 3. CarryMap also leads on ratings volume (299 vs 4) and review sentiment (80% vs 60%). GTField GPS & Data collection's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. GTField GPS & Data collection sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CarryMap asks for nothing beyond the download.
GTField GPS & Data collection holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarryMap has 299 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of CarryMap's written reviews are positive against 60% of GTField GPS & Data collection's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CarryMap ships an update every 4 months, GTField GPS & Data collection every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CarryMap | GTField GPS & Data collection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (299 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 299 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XTools Pro, Inc | TRAN TRUNG CHUYEN |
Customer experience
CarryMap
GTField GPS & Data collection
In-app purchases
CarryMap
No in-app purchases
GTField GPS & Data collection
- Fully functional (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Fully functional (Yearly)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Fully functional (Unlimited)$199.99
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