Survey Help vs Offline Map Data Generator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Survey Help
This app helps you find specific locations by calculating your distance to up to four pre-set points. It continuously updates your proximity as you move, making it useful for locating geotagged spots. You can save and retrieve sets of locations for later use.
- Input up to four GPS locations
- Real-time distance updates
- Locate geotagged spots
- Save and retrieve location sets
- Input from current location
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This iPhone app allows the input of up to four locations (latitude and longitude) and provides the user's distance from each location. As the user moves the distance to the selected location updates regularly. If you have a geotag location this app could help you find the location. Four locations maximum. Locations can be entered from current location. Sets of four locations can be stored on the device for later retrieval.
Offline Map Data Generator
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Discover the Ultimate Mapping Experience with Tech Maven Geospatial Unleash the power of geospatial data with Tech Maven Geospatial, your all-in-one mapping solution available now on iOS! Whether you're a seasoned explorer, a professional in the field, or an enthusiast, our app provides unparalleled features to elevate your mapping endeavors. Key Features: 1. Seamless Data Access: Download online mapping URLs, including dynamic and cached mapping services and tile layers. Access ESRI MapServer, FeatureServer, ImageServer, VectorTileServer, PBF/MVT XYZ Vector Tile URLs, OGC API Tiles/XYZ/TMS, and more. Future versions will include downloading capabilities from other providers (OGC WFS/OGC API Features, OGC WMS/OGC API Maps, OGC WMTS). 2. Pre-configured Tile Layers and Conversion Tools: Support for pre-configured tile layers and the ability for ATAK/WINTAK users to import tile.xml configurations. In-app Vector Data Converter: Convert GIS Vector Data to optimized formats like MBTILES Vector Tiles, GPKG Vector Features, GeoJSON, or KML. Compatible with various file formats including ESRI FileGDB, Shapefile, MapInfo, GPX, CSV, and more. 3. Live Event Driven Data Feeds: Stay updated with live data feeds from ESRI FeatureServer, Network Link KML, and GeoRSS Feeds. Download data at specified frequencies and convert to GeoJSON (convertible to KML in-app for ATAK or iTAK). 4. Data Visualization and Sharing: Visualize downloaded data and user-loaded data in the Map Viewer. Supports GeoJSON, raster tiles from MBTILES and GPKG, and vector tiles from MBTILES. 5. Access Tech Maven Geospatial’s Data APIs: Explore our optional purchases to access Tech Maven Geospatial’s data APIs, offering pre-staged data, AOI (Area of Interest/Operation) APIs, Digital Elevation Model Downloaders, and more. Please note: Users are responsible for the terms of use/service and access to the data they download from the provided URLs. For detailed terms and conditions, please refer to our End User License Agreement (EULA): https://offlinedatadownloader.techmaven.net/eula/ Download Tech Maven Geospatial today and embark on your mapping journey with confidence and precision!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Offline Map Data Generator at every 7 months against Survey Help's every 14 months. Offline Map Data Generator also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Survey Help sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Offline Map Data Generator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Survey Help ships an update every 14 months, Offline Map Data Generator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Survey Help | Offline Map Data Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 187 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | David Bourne | Tech Maven GeoSpatial LLC |
In-app purchases
Survey Help
- Load External Location Sets$0.99
Offline Map Data Generator
- App Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- OMDG Elevate API7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- OMDG Vector Conversion API7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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- OMDG DEM Downloader$24.997 Days
- Geo Request AOI$49.997 Days
- Offline Map Data Generator7 Days trial$999.991 Year
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