Comparison

topoXpress vs Apdoc

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

Head to head
About

topoXpress

This application provides robust GIS and surveying tools for field data collection and analysis. It supports both online and offline operations with a wide range of spatial data formats and powerful visualization functions. Designed for professionals, it facilitates collaborative mapping and extensive GNSS receiver integration.

Highlights
  • Multiplatform GIS and surveying functionality
  • Handles large spatial datasets (raster/vector)
  • Online and offline data operation
  • Powerful GIS visualization functions
  • Productive data collection tools
  • Collaborative mapping via cloud service
  • Extensive GNSS receiver support
Features
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topoXpress provides the following features: • Multiplatform design: the same software with the same rich functionality for both GIS data collectors and Surveyors on iOS & macOS. • Handling and displaying large spatial datasets (raster and vector). • Responsive and intuitive user interface: easy to learn and use, automatic adjustment to different screen sizes, orientations, and resolutions of mobile (iPhone, iPad) and desktop devices. • Online and offline operation: online data sources (Cloud storage, TMS, WMS, KML), offline raster datasets (jpeg, ecw, ers, tiff, png, lan, bil, ENVI bsq), offline vector datasets (shp, dxf, map, GeoJSON, mif, txt, crd, dat, dbf, tab, mid). • Powerful GIS visualization functions: thematic mapping, transparency, labeling, query, layer groups, vector symbols, line types, fill types, event mapping. • Productive data collection: templates, surveying, stakeout, CoGo (Coordinate Geometry), forms, lists, calculated fields, GIS editing functions, sampling tool, and more. • Collaborative mapping for professional users through the topoXpress cloud service. • Extensive support of GNSS receivers through TCP port & Bluetooth, projection systems, geoids, shift grids. Bluetooth Rangefinder support for CoGo tasks. The app can be used in many different sectors: • Field data collection and inspection • Land Surveying • Topographic mapping • Forestry • Farm mapping • Utility mapping and inspection • Archeology *** NOTE: topoXpress offers all specified GIS functions free of charge. However, loading more than 10.000 records, saving and exporting your job can be done through our cloud service. Please visit our website for further details: https://topoXpress.com **NOTE ON BATTERY USAGE: The app may dramatically decrease battery life during the use with large spatial datasets. The app supports optional background location services, which can may cause a faster battery drain than usual.

About

Apdoc

Features
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Apdoc – The Ultimate Land Survey App for the Vidoc GNSS Receiver Apdoc is the definitive land surveying solution designed specifically for use with the Vidoc GNSS receiver by Vigram. Whether you're mapping precise locations, staking out with accuracy, or performing advanced calculations and drawings on site, Apdoc gives you all the tools you need—right at your fingertips. Built for ease of use and powerful performance in the field, Apdoc combines professional-grade surveying functionality with a clear and intuitive interface. Ideal for construction, infrastructure, and geospatial professionals, it supports your entire workflow—from data capture to layout and visualization. Key Features: Seamless Integration with Vidoc GNSS Receiver Benefit from centimeter-level accuracy and real-time positioning tailored for the Vidoc. Intuitive Object Mapping Easily record points, lines, and polygons directly from your location with customizable layers and attributes. Precise Stakeout Stake out coordinates, lines, or shapes with guided navigation and real-time feedback—perfect for construction layout and boundary marking. On-site Calculation and Drawing Tools Perform land survey calculations and create or edit geometries directly in the app—no need for additional software. Efficient Data Management Import and export in common formats, including DXF, CSV, and KML, making it easy to integrate with your existing CAD or GIS workflows. Whether you're surveying for design, construction, or documentation, Apdoc empowers you with the accuracy and versatility needed for professional results. Apdoc—Your trusted companion for GNSS precision and surveying efficiency.

Screenshots

topoXpress4 screens
Apdoc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: topoXpress at every 5 weeks against Apdoc's every 5 months. Apdoc's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). 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

topoXpress ships an update every 5 weeks, Apdoc every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
topoXpress versus Apdoc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertopoXpressApdoc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTopoLynx GIS & Mapping LtdApglos BV

In-app purchases

None

topoXpress

No in-app purchases

None

Apdoc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is topoXpress free?
topoXpress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apdoc free?
Apdoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do topoXpress or Apdoc have ads?
Neither topoXpress nor Apdoc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, topoXpress or Apdoc?
topoXpress ships an update every 5 weeks, and Apdoc every 5 months. Most recently, topoXpress was updated on September 21, 2026 and Apdoc on October 6, 2026.

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