Comparison

TexaGPS™ vs Forester GPS GIS III

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

Head to head
About

TexaGPS™

Share your iPhone's location data with devices that lack cellular or GPS capabilities. This app enables location tracking and recording, allowing you to replay routes or send location information to another device.

Highlights
  • GPS over tethering
  • Location information recording
  • Replay recorded locations
  • Send location to other devices
  • iPhone to iPad connectivity
  • Location Tethering API
Features
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GPS over tethering app. You can use Location information Even if your iPad not have cellular. You can use with This app and tethering. Just start with LOCAMO. 1.Start Personal Hotspot from Your iphone to your iPad without bluetooth. 2.Start this app on iPhone. 3.Start LOCAMO on your iPad. 3.Setting Use TexaGPS turn on on LOCAMO preference. Even if your iPad don’t have cellular & GPS, You can use high level location information automatically. Location information recording function. Record all core location informations. And replay location information and send location to LOCOMO. **RouteRR changed name to LOCOMO. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ===for iPhone Developer ==== Location Tethering API. You can use Free. We will make TexaGPS client API for developer. This API can test core location simulate soon. You can test this version load location information by json format. http://IP_ADDRESS:12345/TexaGPS/result.json http://issho.dht.jp

About

Forester GPS GIS III

Features
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“Forester GPS GIS III” provides tools for estimating basal area per acre for a timber stand as well as GPS data collection and mapping functions for use on the iPad. It will let you use a GPS receiver to map a timber stand or any other land parcel then create grid points over the area. You can also create features by importing feature data in Shapefiles or DXF format, by manual digitization or by entering deed calls. The acreage and perimeter of an area feature will be promptly computed. You can easily divide or combine the land plots. You will be able to record attribute information for each geographic feature. You will also be able to generate a contour map based on an attribute. You will also be able to export the feature data to Shapefiles, Excel files, DXF files and KML files. If your device has GPS capability, the Point Stakeout function could help you locate the cruise points, and the Line Stakeout function could help you stay on a transect line. Please note: The accuracy of the location data depends on the GPS receiver used. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The app lets you easily toggle the GPS on or off. Detailed Function List: * Import and export from/to Shapefiles, Excel files, DXF files and KML files. * Export to GPX file. * Import/Export Point Feature data via text file. * Load a GeoTiff map image for off-line use and for use in Moving Map mode. * Use GPS to map land features as Points, Lines and Areas. * Precisely digitize Points, Lines and Areas over the built-in Map. * Draw a deed plot by entering angles and distances. * Classify the Features on a Topic layer. * Modify the Line and Area Feature shapes by adding or deleting nodes. * Transform data to commonly used coordinate systems. * Move existing nodes to fine-tune the map drawing. * Create grid points over a timber stand to use as sampling points. * Create a contour map and compute volumes. * Use the built-in angle gauge for point sampling at each sampling point. * Automatically record tree tally and BA/acre for each sampling point. * Attach photos to the Features. * Enter a formula for computing values derived from other Attribute Values. * Tag the Features with pre-defined Attribute/Values. * View position, length and area values for the Features. * For a Topic layer, go to a Feature, sort the Features, or report statistics. * Split an Area by using a Split-Line. * Disconnect a Line Feature or an Area Feature. * Join Features. * Create buffer zones around a Line or Area Feature. * Label the Lines with segment lengths and directions as well as corner angles. * Label the Areas with size in acres and square feet or hectares and square meters. * Measure distances and areas on the displayed Map. * Create a point from the entered address or coordinates. * Create a Point or record a node by picking the GPS location. * Use GPS to locate and stake out Points or nodes on a Line or Area Feature. * Use GPS to guide you along a specified Line or Area boundary. * Save the job data file for later use. * Output the drawing and the coordinates to PDF. * Email the job data files and the PDF files to your colleagues. * iCloud file storage support. This app comes with a built-in help document.

Screenshots

TexaGPS™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TexaGPS™ at Free against Forester GPS GIS III's $199.99. TexaGPS™ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Forester GPS GIS III's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

TexaGPS™ is free to download; Forester GPS GIS III costs $199.99 up front. TexaGPS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Forester GPS GIS III asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TexaGPS™ ships an update every 2 months, Forester GPS GIS III every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and December 24, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TexaGPS™ versus Forester GPS GIS III: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexaGPS™Forester GPS GIS III
PriceFree — better$199.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTamaCORVALLIS MICROTECHNOLOGY, INC.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TexaGPS™

One-time1
  • GPS Playback recorder$9.99
None

Forester GPS GIS III

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TexaGPS™ free?
TexaGPS™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forester GPS GIS III free?
Forester GPS GIS III costs $199.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TexaGPS™ or Forester GPS GIS III have ads?
Neither TexaGPS™ nor Forester GPS GIS III shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TexaGPS™ or Forester GPS GIS III?
TexaGPS™ ships an update every 2 months, and Forester GPS GIS III every 10 months. Most recently, TexaGPS™ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Forester GPS GIS III on December 24, 2025.

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