Simbio PLOD vs Deswik.SmartMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simbio PLOD
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Simbio PLOD enables paperless data entry for underground hardrock mining works. Once PLOD is configured, it can operate with no network connectivity, from pre-start checklists, to activity tracking, and shift finalisation. Once network connectivity is obtained, PLOD aggregates all required data and feeds this back to a central repository.
Deswik.SmartMap
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Smart Map App is designed for the underground mining industry. Add markers on the go on your mobile or tablet. Select a location, add a marker, assign a priority and contact person while on the job. Save time during the shift and at end-of-shift hand over. Markers also includes an up-to-date interactive map of the mine on your mobile or tablet and the ability to take photos of tasks required to be done.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Deswik.SmartMap at every 5 weeks against Simbio PLOD's every 8 months. Deswik.SmartMap also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simbio PLOD ships an update every 8 months, Deswik.SmartMap every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simbio PLOD | Deswik.SmartMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simbio by Digital Terrain | Deswik |
In-app purchases
Simbio PLOD
No in-app purchases
Deswik.SmartMap
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Simbio PLOD free?
Is Deswik.SmartMap free?
Do Simbio PLOD or Deswik.SmartMap have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simbio PLOD or Deswik.SmartMap?
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