GeoView vs Purple Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GeoView
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Todayβs mobile mapping platforms commonly rely on proprietary, off-site, pay-as-you-go platforms and technologies β making it hard for both corporate environments and individuals capturing their own, in-house georeferenced imagery datasets. This does not pose only security concerns, but also involves unnecessary costs and expensive data plans. Moreover, with GeoView itβs you who decide which data to capture, how, where and when. GeoView Mobile app helps users capture and share georeferenced imagery in the field using your iPhone or iPad. Mobile application records and uploads captured recordings to running GeoView Server instance once on-line, enabling you to share captured data with your friends and colleagues or analyse driving, cycling, or walking routes using the statistics recorded with each photo. Once uploaded to GeoView server, data is immediately available for publishing and consuming via GeoView Web Client and GeoView Desktop platforms.
Purple Mobile
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The official Purple Mobile app allows you to check your airtime and data balances in real time, so you always know where you stand. You can also transfer any amount of airtime or data to another Purple Mobile number: no hassle, no fuss! Almost running out? No problem! The Purple Mobile app allows you to top up, whenever you need it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Purple Mobile at monthly against GeoView's every 2 months. GeoView's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GeoView ships an update every 2 months, Purple Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GeoView | Purple Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 β better | 13.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GeoCrew | Exponential Venture Development (Pty) Ltd |
In-app purchases
GeoView
No in-app purchases
Purple Mobile
No in-app purchases









