Comparison

Elevation Survey vs Terramark

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

Head to head
About

Elevation Survey

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
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Make leveling surveys smarter at any construction site. With the Elevation Survey app, you no longer need a field notebook, calculator, or pencil. Just enter the staff readings and the app instantly performs all the calculations, helping you complete surveying tasks efficiently and smoothly. Results are saved within the app and can be exported as CSV files or images. Share data instantly with colleagues using various methods for fast on-site delivery. The app supports the Instrument Height (HI) method, with a built-in tutorial that explains both app usage and surveying basics for beginners. 【Key Features】 β€’ Automatically calculate Instrument Height (HI) and Ground Height (GH) from the benchmark elevation and staff readings β€’ Enter design elevation to instantly compute the staff readings needed for batter board (layout) work β€’ Add or delete rows freely β€’ Color-coded display for input values and calculation results, improving readability β€’ Add memos for each project or site β€’ Export survey data as CSV, editable in Excel β€’ Switch between Standard Mode and Staff Mode β€’ Staff Mode allows intuitive entry, just like reading the staff directly through the level β€’ Duplicate, delete, or edit past survey data β€’ Built-in "How to Use" guide explains app operations, the HI method, and basic surveying for beginners β€’ Cloud backup protects your valuable data β€” recover anytime from the cloud, even if your device is lost or damaged. Share data with various methods. β€’ Multi-language support β€” available in 40+ languages β€’ Convert recorded data between meters, feet & inches, and decimal feet β€’ Data input units: meters, feet & inches, or decimal feet β€’ 10-day free trial. After that, free for one project. Unlock all limits with a monthly or yearly subscription β€’ Cancel your subscription anytime β€” use with peace of mind β€’ Subscribers get unlimited project registration and unlimited data sharing Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Terramark

Features
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Terramark is the field documentation tool for professionals: electric, water and telecom distribution crews, surveyors, construction engineers and inspectors. Capture photos stamped with everything a site record needs β€” coordinates, date/time, address, altitude, GPS accuracy and compass heading β€” and export your work in the formats your office already uses. **No ads. No account. Your photos, coordinates and projects never leave your device.** CAPTURE - Photo stamps: coordinates (Decimal, DMS, UTM, MGRS), date/time, address, altitude, GPS accuracy (Β±m), compass azimuth, project name - One-tap waypoints β€” record poles, valves, boundary corners without a photo - Works fully offline; addresses resolve automatically when you're back online - Correct photo orientation even with the device rotation locked - GPS EXIF embedded in every photo ORGANIZE - Projects with record lists and a map view of every pin - Notes and categories on any record, added or edited anytime EXPORT (Pro) - KMZ for Google Earth β€” photos embedded in placemark balloons - CSV and GeoJSON with UTM zone + EPSG codes for QGIS/ArcGIS - PDF field reports: cover page, photo pages, summary table - Batch ZIP sharing via AirDrop, email, WhatsApp or Files TERRAMARK PRO Free: 2 projects, 20 records each β€” enough to try it on a real job. Pro unlocks unlimited projects and records, all exports, PDF reports, UTM/MGRS formats and raw+stamped dual save. 14-day free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Elevation Survey4 screens
Terramark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Terramark at every 3 weeks against Elevation Survey's every 3 months. Elevation Survey's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Elevation Survey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Terramark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elevation Survey ships an update every 3 months, Terramark every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Elevation Survey versus Terramark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElevation SurveyTerramark
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews31.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size75 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoothSuleyman ER

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Elevation Survey

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Terramark

Subscriptions2
  • Terramark Pro Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Terramark Pro Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Elevation Survey free?
Elevation Survey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terramark free?
Terramark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elevation Survey or Terramark have ads?
Neither Elevation Survey nor Terramark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elevation Survey or Terramark?
Elevation Survey ships an update every 3 months, and Terramark every 3 weeks. Most recently, Elevation Survey was updated on November 1, 2026 and Terramark on October 31, 2026.

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