Comparison

Topcon Laser Manager vs Pocket3D

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

Head to head
About

Topcon Laser Manager

Control compatible Topcon laser products directly from your smartphone. Download and view instruction manuals for your devices on the go. Ensures seamless connectivity and operation for laser tools.

Highlights
  • Control Topcon laser products
  • Download instruction manuals
  • View manuals on smartphone
  • Bluetooth pairing
  • Troubleshooting connectivity issues
Features
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This application can control Topcon laser product (TP-L6W, RL-HV, LS-B20W/B200W). And the application can download the instruction manual of the laser product (TP-L6W, RL-HV, LS-B20W/B200W) via the website and view it on your smartphone. (Note) - If the product is not displayed during the pairing search in Laser Manager, please complete pairing on the OS of the controller. After that, please do paring again by Laser Manager. - When pairing with some instruments on Laser Manager, Bluetooth connection between instrument and Laser Manager may take some time. Please remove unnecessary instruments from Bluetooth connection histroy list on Laser Manager. - After disconnecting Bluetooth by Laser Manager, the instrument icon may not be displayed on the search screen. Please wait for a while and re-enter the Bluetooth connection screen again. Operability confirmed model: + iPhone 14 Pro Max(iOS: 16.6) + iPhone 13 Pro(iOS: 17.7.2) + iPhone 16 Pro Max(iOS: 18.2.1)

About

Pocket3D

This app streamlines site management and surveys for contractors, offering real-time cut-fill data, measurement capture, and rapid topo surface generation. It empowers site managers to verify earthmoving volumes, check grades, and track progress for quality control, all with accessible in-field design tools.

Highlights
  • Real-time cut-fill data
  • Measurement capture
  • Topo surface generation
  • Earthmoving volume verification
  • Grade verification
  • As-built data collection
  • In-field design tools
Features
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Pocket 3D simplifies digital site management and site surveys for contractors. With full site visibility, crews can access real-time cut-fill data, capture measurements, and quickly generate topo surfaces to boost their productivity. Site managers and foremen can easily verify earthmoving volumes, grade verification, collect as-built data and track progress to ensure quality control. With accessible calculation wizards and in-field design tools, complex tasks can be completed much faster and more efficiently. Pocket 3D is also Sitelink3D-ready, allowing seamless two-way communication between GNSS rovers and team members. Site plan updates, localizations, and crew management happen instantly, keeping field crews and office leaders connected in real time.

Screenshots

Topcon Laser Manager4 screens
Pocket3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket3D at 4.3 against Topcon Laser Manager's 2.8. Pocket3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Topcon Laser Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pocket3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket3D holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Topcon Laser Manager ships an update every 6 months, Pocket3D every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Topcon Laser Manager versus Pocket3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopcon Laser ManagerPocket3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (11 ratings)4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB573 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOPCON CORPORATIONTopcon Positioning Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

Topcon Laser Manager

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%

Pocket3D

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Topcon Laser Manager

One-time1
  • LS-B20W/B200W Remote Display$99.99
None

Pocket3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Topcon Laser Manager free?
Topcon Laser Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket3D free?
Pocket3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Topcon Laser Manager or Pocket3D?
Pocket3D is rated higher. Topcon Laser Manager averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Pocket3D averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Topcon Laser Manager or Pocket3D have ads?
Neither Topcon Laser Manager nor Pocket3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Topcon Laser Manager or Pocket3D?
Topcon Laser Manager ships an update every 6 months, and Pocket3D every 5 months. Most recently, Topcon Laser Manager was updated on September 18, 2026 and Pocket3D on June 1, 2026.

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