Orbitas vs Earth Science Systems Surveyor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orbitas
This app enables users to view accuracy and positional data from Asteri GNSS receivers. It allows for Real-Time Kinematic corrections and the collection of precise utility line information for above and below-ground features.
- View GNSS receiver accuracy and quality
- Apply Real-Time Kinematic corrections
- Utilize corrections in Apple software
- Collect utility line information
- Support for above and below-ground features
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Orbitas Field, allows users to view accuracy, quality and positional information for the brand new Asteri GNSS receivers. Further, apply Real-Time Kinematic correction information directly to Asteri GNSS and then utilize in any Apple supported software that utilizes Integrated Location Services. Still need more... Utilize Orbitas field to collect accurate utility line information for above and below-ground features!
Earth Science Systems Surveyor
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Use Ground Penetrating Radar devices and GPS Base Stations manufactured by Earth Science Systems with your iPhone or iPad. For optimal GPS Base Station accuracy, your GPS Base Station must be authorized to receive assistance, and your iPhone or iPad must have cellular internet service. With a GPS Base Station this app allows you to: - Survey surface features of buried utilities in Survey mode. - Change mode to GPR Assistance. With a GPR Utility or GPR Concrete scanner this app allows you to: - Perform basic GPR scans to detect subsurface objects. - Measure depth of objects by fitting a hyperbola. - Export scan to PDF or PNG. - Remotely control Surveyor Pro on your Windows tablet (when used simultaneously).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Orbitas at 13.0 against Earth Science Systems Surveyor's 15.5. 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.
Orbitas ships an update every 2 months, Earth Science Systems Surveyor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orbitas | Earth Science Systems Surveyor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tri-Global Technologies LLC | Earth Science Systems, LLC |
In-app purchases
Orbitas
No in-app purchases
Earth Science Systems Surveyor
No in-app purchases
Questions
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