Groundsman vs QUT
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.
QUT
This app provides students, staff, and visitors with on-the-go access to essential university information and services. Manage your studies, navigate campus, and connect with support resources easily.
- Unit enrolment and course progress tracking
- Assessment and exam information
- Digital ID and email access
- Interactive campus maps
- Shuttle bus times and parking capacity
- Library loans
- Event details and registration
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The QUT app brings our campuses and uni life to the fingertips of students, staff, visitors and alumni anywhere, anytime. Find everything you need on the go to make uni life easier, including: - Current unit enrolment, course progress and GPA tracking - Canvas assessment and exam information - Exam timetables and final grades - Your Digital ID - Access to your QUT email and messages - Interactive campus maps to help you find your way around campus - Shuttle bus times and live parking capacity - Library loans - Event details and registration - Milestone tracking for higher degree research students - Connect with support via email, phone, in person or live chat. Download now to check out all the features
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Groundsman at 100% against QUT's 59%. Groundsman also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
Groundsman ships an update every 5 weeks, QUT monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Groundsman | QUT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 58.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Reilly Mackenzie-Cree | Queensland University of Technology |
Customer experience
Groundsman
QUT
In-app purchases
Groundsman
No in-app purchases
QUT
No in-app purchases
