Groundsman vs QWildlife
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Groundsman
Record and map location data using standard GeoJSON formats like Point, LineString, and Polygon. Input data manually, automatically via GPS, or import from existing GeoJSON files. Share your created features with other applications.
- Record location data
- Map data in GeoJSON format
- Support for Point, LineString, Polygon
- Manual data entry
- Automatic GPS tracking
- Import GeoJSON files
- Share created features
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Groundsman is a utility for recording and mapping location data in GeoJSON format. Supported GeoJSON standard data types include: Point, LineString and Polygon. Location data may be entered manually or automatically using the device's current location. Location data may also be imported via GeoJSON files. All created features can be shared for use in other applications.
QWildlife
Report sightings of native Queensland wildlife, including crocodiles, koalas, and cassowaries. Submit details, attach photos, and explore an interactive map of recent observations. Learn about local fauna and safety tips for exploring their habitats.
- Submit wildlife sighting details
- Attach photos to reports
- Interactive map of recent sightings
- Learn about native wildlife
- Offline reporting capability
- Supports conservation efforts
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Report wildlife sightings in QWildlife! QWildlife is the Queensland Government's official online reporting platform for crocodile, koala, cassowary, and marine wildlife sightings. It's a simple and easy way to let us know if you've seen these species in the wild. -- Key Features -- - Submit sighting details including time, date, location, and behaviour of the animal. - Attach photographs to support your sighting (optional). - Explore an interactive map of recent sightings and the Queensland Government’s response to them (certain species only). - Learn about Queensland’s native wildlife and how to stay safe while exploring their ecosystems. - Sightings can be recorded even if you are offline – the app will automatically submit them next time it is launched with an internet connection. -- What happens when I make a sighting report? -- This data helps support important research, conservation, and management actions in Queensland. The department takes all reports seriously and investigates each report it receives. Any actions taken in response to a reported sighting are guided by current policy, which can be viewed on the department’s website. Users are encouraged to supply contact details and photos with animal sighting reports, but this is optional. Personal details are not required by Wildlife app to submit a sighting report. Any personal information you provide will be stored in accordance with our privacy policy. See the Privacy page within the app for more details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Groundsman at 100% against QWildlife's 25%. Groundsman also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Groundsman ships an update every 5 weeks, QWildlife every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Groundsman | QWildlife |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reilly Mackenzie-Cree | DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM, SCIENCE AND INNOVATION |
Customer experience
Groundsman
QWildlife
In-app purchases
Groundsman
No in-app purchases
QWildlife
No in-app purchases









