# Theodolite vs iCMTGIS PRO

The clearest difference is price: Theodolite at $8.99 against iCMTGIS PRO's $299.99. Theodolite also leads on ratings volume (906 vs 7) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). iCMTGIS PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Theodolite costs $8.99 and iCMTGIS PRO $299.99 up front. Theodolite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. iCMTGIS PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

iCMTGIS PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Theodolite has 906 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Theodolite's written reviews are positive against 100% of iCMTGIS PRO's.

Theodolite ships an update every 4 months, iCMTGIS PRO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Theodolite | iCMTGIS PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$8.99** | $299.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (906 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite/id339393884/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icmtgis-pro/id1005401426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **906** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) | [CORVALLIS MICROTECHNOLOGY, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/409254105) |

## What reviewers say

### Theodolite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite/id339393884)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Navigation, #186 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app combines a compass, inclinometer, rangefinder, GPS, and map with augmented reality features. Capture photos and videos with overlaid geographical data, and navigate using detailed offline maps. Share locations and collaborate with others for various outdoor and professional uses.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality viewfinder, Compass and inclinometer, GPS and map navigation, Data-overlay photo/video camera, Offline map support, Rangefinder and nav calculator, Coordinate system support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Team Tracking | $1.99 | one-time |
| World Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| US Mountain Summits AR Layer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $8.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $17.99 | one-time |
| US State Plane Coordinates | $24.99 | one-time |


### iCMTGIS PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icmtgis-pro/id1005401426)

This professional GPS/GIS mapping and data collection tool enables users to efficiently gather location-based information and perform stakeout tasks. It supports various coordinate systems and allows for custom feature databases, making it ideal for land management, surveying, and other field applications.

**Highlights:** GPS/GIS mapping and data collection, Stakeout functionality, Support for multiple coordinate systems, Customizable feature-attribute database, Import/export of various file formats, Attach photos to data points, Track recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Theodolite free?

Theodolite costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is iCMTGIS PRO free?

iCMTGIS PRO costs $299.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Theodolite or iCMTGIS PRO?

iCMTGIS PRO is rated higher. Theodolite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 906 ratings, while iCMTGIS PRO averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Theodolite or iCMTGIS PRO have ads?

Neither Theodolite nor iCMTGIS PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Theodolite or iCMTGIS PRO?

Theodolite ships an update every 4 months, and iCMTGIS PRO every 3 months. Most recently, Theodolite was updated on October 26, 2026 and iCMTGIS PRO on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*