Surface Geo Measure vs NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surface Geo Measure
Measure geographic distances, areas, and perimeters on a map with ease. Save and share your measurements for future reference. Supports various map types and units, utilizing GPS for location detection.
- Measure area, distance, perimeter
- Save and share measurements
- GPS location detection
- Imperial and metric units
- Multiple map views
- Universal iPhone/iPad app
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Easily measure geographic distance, area, or perimeter on a map. Save your measurements for future reference. Share measurements with other users / devices. Features: - Easy to use - just tap or search to measure - Quickly toggle between area, distance, and perimeter - Save measurements for future reference - Share measurements with other users / devices - Use common imperial and metric units - Standard, Satellite, or Hybrid maps - Your location detected by GPS - Universal app for iPhone and iPad - Landscape and portrait modes Note: variations in topography and altitude can impact accuracy. Geographic measurements are estimates and should not be used in safety, legal, financial, or other critical decisions.
NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)
This mapping and data collection tool allows users to geotag photos, record tracks, save waypoints, and draw various shapes. It functions both online and offline, making it ideal for fieldwork in conservation, agriculture, surveying, and hiking.
- Geotag photos
- Record tracks
- Save waypoints
- Draw polygons
- Offline functionality
- Data synchronization
- Report generation
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Mapping and data collection has never been more easy, accurate, and efficient. Geotag photos, record tracks, save waypoints, trace lines, draw polygons, and so much more with the NRDS app. Utilizing your device’s GPS, this mapping and data collection tool works both on and offline. Working in conservation or agriculture? Doing some surveying or hiking? This dependable app is designed for you. ENHANCE YOUR NRDS CAPABILITIES With credentials you can sync data to the nrds.io web platform and access features including but not limited to: • Develop comprehensive reports • Track work hours • Share data between partners • Bulk data uploads and exports • Design downloadable surveys • Organize your GIS features • Manage users, teams, and contact lists • Browse your photo gallery • Build projections
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) at Free against Surface Geo Measure's $1.99. NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) is free to download; Surface Geo Measure costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively.
Surface Geo Measure ships an update every 20 months, NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Surface Geo Measure | NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seasonal Spring | Natural Resource Data Solutions Inc. |
Customer experience
Surface Geo Measure
NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)
In-app purchases
Surface Geo Measure
No in-app purchases
NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)
No in-app purchases
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