Comparison

U vs Map Points X

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

Head to head
About

U

This professional tool allows construction professionals to precisely measure 3D terrain and hardscape elements. It captures X, Y, and Z coordinates, calculates slope percentages, and displays elevation above sea level. Users can save, email, or upload survey data directly into CAD software for accurate job bidding.

Highlights
  • 3D X,Y,Z measurement plotting
  • Save, email, and upload survey data
  • Direct CAD integration
  • Calculate % of slope
  • Feet above sea level elevation
  • Photos with data
  • Compass functionality
Features
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U-Level 3D Terrain Mapping and Hardscape Leveling System The only Precision Construction Altimeter on the market that allows you to plot or survey true 3D X,Y, and Z measurements then save, email, or upload directly into CAD. Seamlessly load your surveys into Uvision. The ultimate instrument for bidding jobs. Figures % of Slope, Engineering Scale- Feet above sea level, includes photos with data, and compass. Designed for the true professional specifically for the Hardscape Industry by Hardscape Pros!

About

Map Points X

Features
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Explore the world via google maps and identify points of interest such Eiffel Tower in Paris, the National monument in Washington DC, and the Taj Mahal in India

Screenshots

U3 screens
Map Points X3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Map Points X at every 11 days against U's every 2 months. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U ships an update every 2 months, Map Points X every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
U versus Map Points X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUMap Points X
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1414.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike EastKumar Navulur

In-app purchases

None

U

No in-app purchases

None

Map Points X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is U free?
U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Map Points X free?
Map Points X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do U or Map Points X have ads?
Neither U nor Map Points X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, U or Map Points X?
U ships an update every 2 months, and Map Points X every 11 days. Most recently, U was updated on July 5, 2026 and Map Points X on September 14, 2026.

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