Comparison

MAPS Slingshot vs Lighting Survey

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

Head to head
About

MAPS Slingshot

This mobile tool provides real-time updates on restaurant operations, including open/closed POS tickets and advance exchange returns. It allows users to view restaurant-specific information, project notes, and contact support or account managers. New features are added weekly based on customer feedback.

Highlights
  • Live POS ticket status
  • Advance Exchange returns
  • Support Desk contact tracking
  • Notes on completed issues
  • Notes on upcoming projects
  • Restaurant-specific info
  • Contact account manager
  • Contact application support
Features
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MAPS Slingshot is a mobile tool that will enable you to quickly see what is happening with your restaurants and it will update you on the status of any open or closed POS tickets. Features include: • Check live data on currently opened tickets • Check Advance Exchange returns needed • Check which restaurants Support Desk is trying to contact • Look at notes for completed issues • Look at notes for upcoming projects • Display restaurant specific information • Contact your account manager • Contact application support New features are added weekly and we love to hear feedback from our customers. Look for your suggestions to be implemented in future version of the app. Slingshot is compatible with iOS 10+. The Slingshot app is free to download, but it requires an active service agreement.

About

Lighting Survey

Features
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1. Field Lighting Surveys, End to End 2. Capture, Review, and Close Lighting Repairs 3. Role-Based Lighting Surveys for Field Teams Lighting Survey helps field teams and managers document lighting conditions from first walkthrough to final sign-off. Build structured surveys for each location, capture interior and exterior areas, log outages, and track recommended repairs with photos and notes. Role-based workflows keep employees and managers focused on the right tasks at each stage. FEATURES Structured surveys by restaurant location, with interior and exterior area tracking Area-level fixture counts, working fixture status, and outage visibility Issue line items with priorities, recommended actions, and manager review decisions Technician and manager sign-off workflow with record locking and controlled reopen flow Employee assignment and manager review handoff for clear accountability Photo attachments from camera or photo library, including field and completion receipt photos CloudKit sync for shared team visibility and background updates when connectivity is available PDF report export for leadership, operations, and maintenance follow-up BUILT FOR FIELD OPERATIONS Lighting Survey is designed for real-world execution: capture conditions on-site, keep repair work organized, and move issues from discovery to completion with a clear review trail.

Screenshots

MAPS Slingshot4 screens
Lighting Survey4 screens

Verdict

The call

MAPS Slingshot and Lighting Survey are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

MAPS Slingshot ships an update every 5 weeks, Lighting Survey monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MAPS Slingshot versus Lighting Survey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAPS SlingshotLighting Survey
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB6 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSales Data Inc.Cameron Granger

In-app purchases

None

MAPS Slingshot

No in-app purchases

None

Lighting Survey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MAPS Slingshot free?
MAPS Slingshot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lighting Survey free?
Lighting Survey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MAPS Slingshot or Lighting Survey have ads?
Neither MAPS Slingshot nor Lighting Survey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MAPS Slingshot or Lighting Survey?
MAPS Slingshot ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lighting Survey monthly. Most recently, MAPS Slingshot was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lighting Survey on October 31, 2026.

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