Surveying Leveling Field Notes vs Hydrographic Survey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surveying Leveling Field Notes
This app automates calculations and checks for the Height of Instrument method in surveying. Users can customize column titles and easily share their field notes as CSV files.
- Height of Instrument method calculation
- Automatic checking of calculations
- Editable column titles
- Share as CSV file
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Supports automatic calculation and checking of the Height of Instrument method. You can edit column titles. You can share your document as a '.csv' file.
Hydrographic Survey
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Hydrographic Survey puts a full levelling workflow in your pocket, no spreadsheet, no phone reception required. Open a survey, enter your backsight, intermediate, and foresight readings, and watch Rise & Fall values calculate in real time. A live MISCLOSE bar tells you instantly whether your survey closes within tolerance (2√n), so you catch errors on-site, not back at the desk. FIELD-READY FEATURES • Automatic Rise & Fall and Datum Level propagation with every reading • Live MISCLOSE quality check against the 2√n threshold; pass/fail at a glance • Portrait card view for one-handed data capture • Landscape spreadsheet view supported • Export PDF, CSV, or JSON and share directly from the device • All data stored on-device; no account, no cloud, no signal needed BUILT FOR SURVEYORS • All inputs map directly to the levelling staff readings: backsight, intermediate sight, foresight, and datum seed. The workflow mirrors a classic level book, so there’s nothing new to learn. SUBSCRIPTION • Hydrographic Survey includes a 7-day free trial with full features. When the free trial ends, your subscription automatically begins, and your payment method is charged for the monthly or yearly plan you selected, unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. • After the trial, a subscription is required to continue creating and exporting surveys. • The subscription automatically renews at the end of each period unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device's App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.hydrographicsurvey.com.au/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.hydrographicsurvey.com.au/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hydrographic Survey at none against Surveying Leveling Field Notes's shown. Hydrographic Survey also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Surveying Leveling Field Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hydrographic Survey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Surveying Leveling Field Notes | Hydrographic Survey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HFX Lab | Gerard Rampal |
In-app purchases
Surveying Leveling Field Notes
- Premium$2.99
Hydrographic Survey
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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