Comparison

SmartDirt vs StockAce

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartDirt

Visualize AGTEK takeoff data, including 3D models, data lines, and plansheets, on your mobile device. Interact with a geo-referenced map to view cut-fill information, select points for detailed data, and measure distances or slopes. Create notes, tracks, and capture images for use in other software.

Highlights
  • View 3D models and plansheets
  • Interactive geo-referenced map
  • Cut-fill visualization
  • Point data display (elevation, coordinates)
  • Measurement tools (slope, distance)
  • Create notes, tracks, and photos
Features
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SmartDirt uses your AGTEK takeoff to display the geo-referenced 3D model, data lines, and plansheets on your iPhone or iPad. Show Cut-Fill as you walk on the interactive grid map or switch to the plans as needed. Select points to see elevations, coordinates, station & offset, point labels and approximate distance from your location. Measure slope or distance with a tap or estimate earthwork quantities with the measure tool. Take pictures, create notes, or create tracks that can be read by Sitework 4D or Google Earth.

About

StockAce

This app uses augmented reality to scan and calculate the volume and mass of stockpiles, pits, and underground mining areas. Results are exported on-site to PDF, E57, or CSV, with all processing done directly on the device.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality scanning
  • Volume and mass calculation
  • On-site PDF, E57, CSV export
  • Indoor and underground operation
  • 3D Viewer
  • Sketch and report creation
Features
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StockAce allows you to scan stockpiles, pits, trenches underground rooms in mining and calculate their volume and mass using Augmented Reality on your iPhone or iPad. No additional hardware or accessories are needed. StockAce doesn’t rely on GNSS positioning and works also indoors and even in underground mining. Results are instantly exported on-site to PDF, E57 or CSV. All processing is done directly on the device - no network connectivity or additional cloud services are required. Features: - Measure the toe point polygon of a stockpile or edge of a trench/pit - Define a reference surface - Scan the surface using Augmented Reality - Measure a stockpile within a bunker/silo - Calculate volume of extracted material in underground mining - Calculate the volume and mass from the point cloud on-site - Create a sketch and report - 3D Viewer - Optionally export the point cloud in CSV and E57 format The Free version includes all above features, except the CSV and E57 exports, and is limited to volumes up to 3 cubic meter (106 cubic feet). All new users can evaluate the Professional subscription (no limitations) 7 days for free. For further information: •StockAce Privacy Policy: https://its-geo.eu/Privacy.html • StockAce Terms and Conditions: https://its-geo.eu/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

SmartDirt1 screens
StockAce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartDirt at 4.0 against StockAce's 2.3. SmartDirt also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. StockAce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. SmartDirt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartDirt holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartDirt versus StockAce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartDirtStockAce
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAGTEK Development CompanyITS Geo Solutions GmbH

Customer experience

SmartDirt

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

StockAce

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SmartDirt

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StockAce

Subscriptions2
  • Professional - Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Professional - Annual$399.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartDirt free?
SmartDirt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StockAce free?
StockAce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartDirt or StockAce?
SmartDirt is rated higher. SmartDirt averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while StockAce averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do SmartDirt or StockAce have ads?
Neither SmartDirt nor StockAce shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartDirt or StockAce?
SmartDirt ships an update every 2 months, and StockAce every 2 months. Most recently, SmartDirt was updated on October 5, 2026 and StockAce on October 21, 2026.

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