Comparison

Field Mapplet RT vs HiperGIS

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

Head to head
About

Field Mapplet RT

Features
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Do you have your own location based data or aerials and need to display it on an industry standard base map? Are you looking for an affordable and blazingly fast solution? If so, Field Mapplet is your answer. Field Mapplet provides this functionality at a fraction of the cost of other enterprise based solutions. Field Mapplet can be deployed to the cloud in order to provide a cost effective scalable and robust solution. You can display your own POI, parcels, utility network, GIS or CAD data on Bing Maps, OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, MapBox, and ESRI ArcGIS Maps. IMPORTANT: This app must be configured with server-side data. In order to add and display your own data, you will need to create a compatible map package (SMP) and host it on a web server or the cloud. Please contact Spatial Wave if you like to set up your own server. NOTE: if applicable, all base maps except Bing maps require separate licenses from their corresponding vendors. Features: -Access, query and analyze your own data -Display extended location based information -Display documents linked to your data -Auto identify nearby objects using GPS -Display your data on top of industry standard base maps -Identify all objects within a map area -Find and locate objects using custom predefined queries -Easily navigate, pan, zoom and change the map view -Measure distances and areas -Search for places and addresses -Display your phone contact list and bookmarks on your map -Much more...

About

HiperGIS

This app allows field workers to efficiently capture infrastructure data, log inspections, and issue maintenance work orders. It supports viewing GIS layers, asset maintenance history, and creating requests for supervisor approval. Designed for ease of use by all technical levels.

Highlights
  • View GIS layers by user group
  • Log inspections and issue work orders
  • Track asset maintenance history
  • Add attachments to records
  • Create supervisor approval requests
  • Toggle GIS layers for viewing
Features
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HiperGIS is now available on your iPhone or iPad! Easily capture maintenance issues and execute your preventative maintenance program. HiperGIS enables field workers of all technical levels to capture essential infrastructure data efficiently and accurately. Features: - View all GIS layers by user group - Log Inspections. - Issue corrective maintenance work orders. - View asset maintenance history. - Add attachments to your maintenance records. - Create requests for supervisor approval. - Toggle on and off layers for easier viewing ability

Screenshots

Field Mapplet RT3 screens
HiperGIS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Field Mapplet RT at every 3 weeks against HiperGIS's every 14 months. 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

Field Mapplet RT ships an update every 3 weeks, HiperGIS every 14 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Field Mapplet RT versus HiperGIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterField Mapplet RTHiperGIS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpatial WavegWorks

In-app purchases

None

Field Mapplet RT

No in-app purchases

None

HiperGIS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Field Mapplet RT free?
Field Mapplet RT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HiperGIS free?
HiperGIS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Field Mapplet RT or HiperGIS have ads?
Neither Field Mapplet RT nor HiperGIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Field Mapplet RT or HiperGIS?
Field Mapplet RT ships an update every 3 weeks, and HiperGIS every 14 months. Most recently, Field Mapplet RT was updated on November 3, 2026 and HiperGIS on November 3, 2026.

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