# Theodolite HD vs GPS Stakeout

The clearest difference is price: GPS Stakeout at Free against Theodolite HD's $8.99. GPS Stakeout also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Theodolite HD's advantage is ratings volume (136 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

GPS Stakeout is free to download; Theodolite HD costs $8.99 up front. Theodolite HD sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and GPS Stakeout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Stakeout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Theodolite HD has 136 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Theodolite HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of GPS Stakeout's.

Theodolite HD ships an update every 4 months, GPS Stakeout fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Theodolite HD | GPS Stakeout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite-hd/id425456242/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-stakeout/id6790460993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) | [Rivertop Development, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790460995) |

## What reviewers say

### Theodolite HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite-hd/id425456242)

This app combines a compass, inclinometer, rangefinder, GPS, and map for augmented reality navigation. It allows users to capture data-overlay photos and videos, view positions on a map with offline options, and share location data with others. It's designed for professional use and outdoor activities.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality viewfinder, Compass and inclinometer, GPS and map with offline options, Data-overlay photo/video camera, Rangefinder and nav calculator, Location sharing and team tracking

**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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔍 Accurate measurements and data
- 📷 Useful photo documentation features
- 🧭 Versatile for various applications
- 🏫 Great for educational and teaching purposes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Occasional compass/sensor accuracy issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for maps and features
- 📱 Separate iPhone and iPad versions require double purchase
- 🔄 Lack of screen rotation support on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes, especially on older devices
- Camera orientation issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to set elevation angle to 0 degrees horizontal
- Implement cross-device sync and data sharing
- Expand map coverage and reduce in-app purchase costs
- Add support for more camera features like video recording


### GPS Stakeout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-stakeout/id6790460993)

This app transforms property descriptions into walkable points of interest. It guides you to property corners using live distance, bearing, and haptic feedback. Ideal for landowners and surveyors needing approximate boundary location.

**Highlights:** Scan deeds with camera, Import KML boundaries, Navigate to corners with haptic feedback, AR boundary overlay, External GPS support, Bearing basis correction, Offline deed scanning

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Stakeout Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Theodolite HD free?

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

### Is GPS Stakeout free?

GPS Stakeout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Theodolite HD or GPS Stakeout?

GPS Stakeout is rated higher. Theodolite HD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while GPS Stakeout averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Theodolite HD or GPS Stakeout have ads?

Neither Theodolite HD nor GPS Stakeout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Theodolite HD or GPS Stakeout?

Theodolite HD ships an update every 4 months, and GPS Stakeout fortnightly. Most recently, Theodolite HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and GPS Stakeout on October 28, 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.*