Comparison

Elevation Survey vs Super GeoGPS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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】 • Automatically calculate Instrument Height (HI) and Ground Height (GH) from the benchmark elevation and staff readings • Enter design elevation to instantly compute the staff readings needed for batter board (layout) work • Add or delete rows freely • Color-coded display for input values and calculation results, improving readability • Add memos for each project or site • Export survey data as CSV, editable in Excel • Switch between Standard Mode and Staff Mode • Staff Mode allows intuitive entry, just like reading the staff directly through the level • Duplicate, delete, or edit past survey data • Built-in "How to Use" guide explains app operations, the HI method, and basic surveying for beginners • Cloud backup protects your valuable data — recover anytime from the cloud, even if your device is lost or damaged. Share data with various methods. • Multi-language support — available in 40+ languages • Convert recorded data between meters, feet & inches, and decimal feet • Data input units: meters, feet & inches, or decimal feet • 10-day free trial. After that, free for one project. Unlock all limits with a monthly or yearly subscription • Cancel your subscription anytime — use with peace of mind • 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

Super GeoGPS

This tool provides high-precision GPS and Glonass navigation for fieldwork surveys. It supports various reference systems and allows easy waypoint finding with compass and map integration. Convert between geographic and UTM coordinates with 7 transformation parameters.

Highlights
  • High precision GPS and Glonass navigation
  • Support for multiple common reference systems
  • Waypoint finding with compass and map
  • Geographic to UTM coordinate conversion
  • UTM coordinate conversion between zones
  • Geological camera feature
Features
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This is the best tool for those working in surveying, mapping, construction, transportation, planning... It supports high precision GPS and Glonass navigation in fieldwork surveys. This tool is designed for Civil Engineer, Surveyor, Civil Surveyor, Land Surveying and Topografia The typical functions of Super GeoGPS: 1 - Available many common reference systems, allows to set up more other reference systems. 2 - Easy to finding waypoint on any reference coordinate systems by display direction, compass, distance, load Google maps. (for Civil Engineer and Surveyor) 3 - Used 7 transformations parameters to automatically convert between Geographic and UTM Coordinates. Synchronize Google map with UTM zone. 4 - Support convert between Geographic and UTM coordinates. Convert UTM coordinates between different zone. 5 - Support GPS and Glonass - Touch on Google map to add point - Geological camera 6- - Fast config - Add all of WGS84 central meridian. 9 - Geodetic coordinates/UTM with: - WGS1984 - WGS1972 - NAD1983/1927 - VN2000/ Hanoi 72 - Austria NS - Belgium 50 - Nouv Trig de France 1

Screenshots

Elevation Survey4 screens
Super GeoGPS1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super GeoGPS at none against Elevation Survey's 2. Super GeoGPS also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Elevation Survey's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 0%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elevation Survey ships an update every 3 months, Super GeoGPS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Elevation Survey versus Super GeoGPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElevation SurveySuper GeoGPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoothvu hong

Customer experience

Elevation Survey

Written reviews31 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral9.7%
Negative58.1%

Super GeoGPS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Elevation Survey

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
None

Super GeoGPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elevation Survey free?
Elevation Survey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Super GeoGPS free?
Super GeoGPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Elevation Survey or Super GeoGPS have ads?
Neither Elevation Survey nor Super GeoGPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elevation Survey or Super GeoGPS?
Elevation Survey ships an update every 3 months, and Super GeoGPS every 5 weeks. Most recently, Elevation Survey was updated on October 14, 2026 and Super GeoGPS on September 29, 2026.

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