Comparison

FastXY vs LotScan

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

Head to head
About

FastXY

This app enables high-accuracy GNSS data collection for professional surveying and GIS applications. It supports various data types, stake-out functions, and offline use, with multiple export options for seamless integration with other software.

Highlights
  • High-accuracy GNSS data collection
  • Point, line, and polygon data capture
  • Submeter or centimeter (RTK) accuracy
  • Stake-out feature
  • Offline data collection
  • Multiple export formats (CSV, shp, DXF/DWG)
  • Feature/attribute/value pick lists
Features
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FastXY is a high-accuracy GNSS data collection app designed for use with Eos GNSS receivers (www.eos-gnss.com). Collect point, line, polygon data with submeter or centimeter (RTK) survey-grade accuracy or use its stake-out feature to stake points to survey-grade accuracy. After data is collected, upload your data via CSV, shp, DXF/DWG to your favorite GIS/CAD. Key features: -Setup feature/attribute/value pick lists for easy field data entry. Collect ad hoc data in the field without setting up ahead of time. -Stakeout points loaded from DXF/DWG, CSV or shp files. -Collect raw data for post-processing and auto-submit to OPUS from your mobile device (https://www.ngs.noaa.gov/OPUS/) -World-wide 3D base map for visual reference in the field. -Doesn’t require an internet connection.

About

LotScan

Features
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LotScan transforms your certificate of location into a digital site plan in seconds using artificial intelligence. AUTOMATIC AI DETECTION • Import a photo of your certificate of location • AI automatically detects lot lines, structures, pools, and dimensions • OCR measurements are extracted and linked to lines • Automatic calibration from detected dimensions FULL PLAN EDITOR • Add lot lines with intermediate points to follow true contours • Add, move, and resize structures (house, garage, shed, pool, deck, fence) • Modify structure shapes by moving corners or adding vertices to edges • Manually calibrate from a known dimension on the plan • Adjust the certificate opacity for tracing overlay MEASUREMENTS & DISTANCES • Measure the distance between two walls or lot lines • Display the diagonal between two segments sharing a corner • Check setback margins (front, rear, side) • Distances in violation are displayed in red MUNICIPAL SETBACK MARGINS • Define the setbacks required by your municipality • Automatically see if your structures meet minimum distances • Distinguish existing structures from new construction (permits) PROFESSIONAL PDF EXPORT • Generate a complete site plan in PDF • Export only the new structures for your permit application • Share easily with your municipality or contractor MULTILINGUAL • Available in French, English, and Spanish Ideal for homeowners, contractors, and land surveyors in Quebec who work with certificates of location. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://atikdesign.ca/privacy-lotscan.html

Screenshots

FastXY4 screens
LotScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FastXY at none against LotScan's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. LotScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FastXY asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FastXY versus LotScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastXYLotScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiscovery Management GroupAtik Design S.E.N.C

In-app purchases

None

FastXY

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LotScan

Subscriptions2
  • LotScan Pro$3.991 Month
  • LotScan Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is FastXY free?
FastXY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LotScan free?
LotScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FastXY or LotScan have ads?
Neither FastXY nor LotScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FastXY or LotScan?
FastXY ships an update every 2 months, and LotScan every 2 months. Most recently, FastXY was updated on November 3, 2026 and LotScan on October 31, 2026.

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