ApeSurvey vs Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ApeSurvey
This surveying software offers precise algorithms for construction scenarios, surpassing traditional calculators. Its intuitive graphical interface and fast processing on modern smartphones streamline tasks. It directly interfaces with total stations for advanced functionality, making it efficient and user-friendly.
- Precise surveying algorithms
- Intuitive graphical interface
- Fast calculation processing
- Direct total station interface
- User-friendly design
- Frequent updates
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This surveying software is ideally suited for field surveyors; featuring precise algorithms, it is applicable to virtually every construction scenario. It serves as the premier alternative to a traditional calculator—indeed, it is poised to surpass the capabilities of any handheld device. Its graphical interface renders construction tasks more intuitive, while the powerful processors found in modern smartphones accelerate calculations to eliminate wait times. Furthermore, its ability to interface directly with total stations offers a level of functionality that no standard calculator can match. By distilling the best features from other applications and incorporating extensive feedback and suggestions from the surveying community, we have designed an interface that is highly user-friendly, easy to understand, and exceptionally efficient—our goal is to create the most convenient surveying software available. We release frequent updates to ensure that any issues are resolved immediately, thereby safeguarding users against errors caused by software malfunctions.
Lite
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Lite-Survey是一款测绘工具类软件,使用手机或Lite RTK的定位数据,在工程施工、勘测、土地调查、农林调查、地下管道、电力巡检等多个行业可以使用。 Lite-Survey连接Lite RTK或北斗探针(蓝牙版)后,使用手机的网络进行差分处理,可得到厘米级的高精度定位数据。 Lite-Survey可以将WGS84的经纬度坐标转换为如北京54、国家2000的平面坐标,支持标准投影、三参数、四参数、七参数、高程拟合转换,也可使用点平移功能,与工程中的X、Y、Z坐标一一对应。 Lite-Survey可以采集数据,通过设定平滑次数平滑时间,可以采集点的标准经纬度坐标和大地坐标,并保存到手机本地。也可以按设定的时间和设定的距离自动采集数据。 Lite-Survey可以导入导出数据。将保存的数据导出为表格数据和文本数据,可以方便用户对数据进行分析使用。按导出格式可分享给其它伙伴进行导入。支持导出为CASS的DAT格式,还有XLXS、CSV等。 Lite-Survey可以进行点放样、线放样,精准罗盘进行方向引导,可以快速达到放样点,放样完成的点,也会在图中做标记,并把放样数据记录。 Lite-Survey能自动记录轨迹,并保存,支持导出为KML、GPX格式轨迹文件。 相比传统显示在空图里,Lite-Survey能在导航地图中显示定位点,位置表示更加 Lite-Survey支持基本的测距、测面积功能。 Lite-Survey可以直接打开CAD的DWG图纸。并和手机CAD一样,进行绘图,放点,放线,显示,标记,多样化的交互,可以带了更全新的体验。 Lite-Survey支持使用交点法和线元法录入曲线要素。在定位时可实时显示里程偏距。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lite at none against ApeSurvey's 9. Lite also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). ApeSurvey's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, 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
Both are free to download. ApeSurvey sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
ApeSurvey ships an update fortnightly, Lite monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ApeSurvey | Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 炎冰 刘 | Wuhan Woncan Construction Technologies Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
ApeSurvey
- 一个月会员3 variants$1.99
- 三个月会员3 variants$4.99
- 一年会员3 variants$14.99
Lite
No in-app purchases









