Comparison

Geode Connect vs Subsurface Maps Offline

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

Head to head
About

Geode Connect

Configure and communicate with a GNSS receiver to collect precise location data. Adjust settings, monitor real-time position, and access detailed receiver output for various accuracy needs.

Highlights
  • Configure Geode GNSS receiver settings
  • Monitor real-time position and accuracy
  • Select SBAS, L-Band, or NTRIP corrections
  • View satellite skyplot
  • Access raw data and direct commands
  • Control receiver settings for work environments
Features
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GEODE CONNECT is a configuration and communication utility for the GEODE GNSS RECEIVER. It provides the ability to establish communications to the Geode Real-Time Sub-meter GPS/GNSS Receiver, change receiver settings, and displays position, altitude, estimated horizontal error, differential status fix info, speed, heading, satellites in fix and PDOP. Using the Configure Receiver settings menu, select SBAS, Atlas® L-Band, or NTRIP-delivered RTK Float corrections for selectable accuracy to fit your job. The Skyplot screen shows satellites in use for the various supported constellations and their distribution in the sky. A terminal screen is included to allow users a “deep dive” into the actual data output from the receiver, and direct command access. The Receiver Configuration menu provides the ability to control a wide range of receiver settings to suit your work environment. REAL-TIME SCALABLE ACCURACY GNSS RECEIVER Looking for a simple yet precise GNSS solution at an affordable price? With the Geode, you can easily collect real-time, sub-meter, sub-foot or decimeter accurate GNSS data without the huge price tag or complexity of other precision receivers. Designed with versatility in mind, the Geode works with a wide range of devices to fit your needs exactly, and is especially useful for bring-your-own-device workplaces. Take the Geode with you mounted on a pole, in a pack, or held in your hand to collect real-time precise GNSS data in harsh environments, using almost any handheld device. For information on the Geode GPS Receiver, visit our product page at www.junipersys.com. Disclaimer: Using the Geode Connect software and a Bluetooth connection to the Geode receiver continuously will increase consumption of battery power on your mobile device.

About

Subsurface Maps Offline

Access and edit your maps offline on your iOS device. Download maps from the cloud, make changes, and mark new points. Sync your edits back to the cloud for team access.

Highlights
  • Download maps for offline use
  • View and edit map features
  • Mark new points
  • Sync changes to the cloud
  • Turn map layers on/off
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Subsurface Maps Offline is an app that allows existing Subsurface Maps users to download their maps from the cloud to their iOS device for use offline. Using this app you can view your map, turn layers on and off, make changes to any feature, and mark new points. Then when you are back at the office you can use the "Sync" button to upload your changes to the Subsurface Maps cloud where they will be accessible to the rest of your team. The regular browser-based Subsurface Maps application is still the flagship product where you must go to create layers, change colors, modify your field layout, draw lines, etc. The offline app is a less functional version that allows you to do basic data collection and viewing offline. How it works 1. These instructions assume you already have a Subsurface Maps account. 2. Install this app on your tablet or phone. 3. Run the app and enter your Subsurface Maps user name and password. 4. Select which map(s) you want to download to your phone/tablet. 5. Open your map, view it, make changes, add new points, etc. 6. When you are ready to upload your changes click Menu, then click Offline Maps, then click the 'Sync' button next to your map name. This will upload your edits and download any changes that others have made.

Screenshots

Geode Connect4 screens
Subsurface Maps Offline3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Subsurface Maps Offline at 5.0 against Geode Connect's 3.8. Subsurface Maps Offline also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). Geode Connect's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subsurface Maps Offline holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geode Connect ships an update every 4 months, Subsurface Maps Offline every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Geode Connect versus Subsurface Maps Offline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeode ConnectSubsurface Maps Offline
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (9 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuniper Systems, Inc.Ben Hill

Customer experience

Geode Connect

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Subsurface Maps Offline

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Geode Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Subsurface Maps Offline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Geode Connect free?
Geode Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subsurface Maps Offline free?
Subsurface Maps Offline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Geode Connect or Subsurface Maps Offline?
Subsurface Maps Offline is rated higher. Geode Connect averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Subsurface Maps Offline averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Geode Connect or Subsurface Maps Offline have ads?
Neither Geode Connect nor Subsurface Maps Offline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Geode Connect or Subsurface Maps Offline?
Geode Connect ships an update every 4 months, and Subsurface Maps Offline every 4 weeks. Most recently, Geode Connect was updated on June 5, 2026 and Subsurface Maps Offline on September 16, 2026.

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