SmartDirt vs Pocket3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Pocket3D
This app streamlines site management and surveys for contractors, offering real-time cut-fill data, measurement capture, and rapid topo surface generation. It empowers site managers to verify earthmoving volumes, check grades, and track progress for quality control, all with accessible in-field design tools.
- Real-time cut-fill data
- Measurement capture
- Topo surface generation
- Earthmoving volume verification
- Grade verification
- As-built data collection
- In-field design tools
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Pocket 3D simplifies digital site management and site surveys for contractors. With full site visibility, crews can access real-time cut-fill data, capture measurements, and quickly generate topo surfaces to boost their productivity. Site managers and foremen can easily verify earthmoving volumes, grade verification, collect as-built data and track progress to ensure quality control. With accessible calculation wizards and in-field design tools, complex tasks can be completed much faster and more efficiently. Pocket 3D is also Sitelink3D-ready, allowing seamless two-way communication between GNSS rovers and team members. Site plan updates, localizations, and crew management happen instantly, keeping field crews and office leaders connected in real time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pocket3D at 4.3 against SmartDirt's 4.0. SmartDirt's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pocket3D holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively.
SmartDirt ships an update every 2 months, Pocket3D every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartDirt | Pocket3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 573 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AGTEK Development Company | Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. |
Customer experience
SmartDirt
Pocket3D
In-app purchases
SmartDirt
No in-app purchases
Pocket3D
No in-app purchases
