# Elevation Survey vs Milwaukee® ONE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Milwaukee® ONE at 83% against Elevation Survey's 32%. Milwaukee® ONE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Elevation Survey's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elevation Survey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Milwaukee® ONE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elevation Survey ships an update every 3 months, Milwaukee® ONE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elevation Survey | Milwaukee® ONE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milwaukee-one-key/id1029111192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Booth](https://appshunter.io/developer/415450674) | [MilwaukeeTool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027101355) |

## What reviewers say

### Elevation Survey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevation-survey/id433368313)

This app simplifies leveling surveys by automatically calculating instrument and ground heights. It allows for instant computation of staff readings for layout work and offers flexible data entry modes. Survey data can be easily exported and shared.

**Highlights:** Automatic HI and GH calculation, Instant staff reading computation for layout, Color-coded input and results, Add notes for projects, Export data as CSV, Standard and Staff data entry modes, In-app tutorial

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Milwaukee® ONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milwaukee-one-key/id1029111192)

This digital platform helps manage tools and equipment by providing an inventory program and tracking capabilities. It allows users to log purchase information, set service reminders, and track tool locations to prevent theft and tampering.

**Highlights:** Digital tool inventory, Track tool location, Service reminders, Employee tool assignment, Remote tool lockout, Team management with permissions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps keep track of tools
- 🔒 Ability to disable stolen tools
- 📝 Organizes tool inventory
- 🛠️ Customizable tool settings
- 💳 Tracks purchase info and warranties

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app freezes
- 🔍 Limited Bluetooth range for tracking
- 🔋 Battery drain on Tick devices
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
- 💰 Expensive Tick devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory data loss after updates
- Inability to exit 'maintenance mode'
- Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
- Difficulty adding new tools to inventory

**Requested features**

- Print or export tool inventory
- Automatic tool check-in/out system
- Geofencing and alerts for tool movement
- Integration with other tool brands
- Larger Bluetooth/GPS tracking range


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elevation Survey free?

Elevation Survey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Milwaukee® ONE free?

Milwaukee® ONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Elevation Survey or Milwaukee® ONE have ads?

Neither Elevation Survey nor Milwaukee® ONE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elevation Survey or Milwaukee® ONE?

Elevation Survey ships an update every 3 months, and Milwaukee® ONE fortnightly. Most recently, Elevation Survey was updated on September 16, 2026 and Milwaukee® ONE on September 25, 2026.

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