Comparison

EarthMeter vs Topography

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

Head to head
About

EarthMeter

Features
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With EarthMeter you can calculate distances or areas and their circumferences with an arbitrary number of positions. EarthMeter uses algorithms that take the earth's curvature into account; therefore also far from one another measurement points also lead to correct results. Additionally, EarthMeter is able to calculate and visualize the course between two arbitrary points on earth. All these calculations are based on a user chosen geodetic datum. As measurement units metrical and imperial linear and surface measure units are availble. Another topic that is covered by EarthMeter is the conversion of position coordinates of one coordinate system into another one. For doing so different geodetic datums and projection methods can be chosen from the user. The user has the choice between all commonly used geodetic datums and projections. EarthMeter supports likewise iPods, iPhones and iPads.

About

Topography

This tool helps civil engineers, architects, and surveyors measure surface areas and convert coordinates. It allows users to calculate polygon areas, convert coordinates to UTM EGSA87 Datum, and export measurements in DXF, KML, or TXT formats via email.

Highlights
  • Convert coordinates to UTM EGSA87 Datum
  • Calculate polygon area in square meters
  • Export measurements in DXF format
  • Export measurements in KML format
  • Export measurements in TXT format
  • Input coordinates manually
Features
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The application is very useful to Civil Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and those interested in measuring a surface area or converting its coordinates to UTM EGSA87. This tool enables users to: 1. Convert the coordinates (x,y) to UTM EGSA87 Datum 2. Calculate the area of a polygon in square meters (m2) 3. Send the above measurements by e-mail in [dxf] file format. The dxf file can be opened in a MAC or a PC by any drawing application like Autocad. 4. Send measurements by e-mail in [kml] file format. The kml file can be opened in a MAC or a PC or iPhone by GoogleEarth application. 5. Send measurements by e-mail in [TXT] file format. The text file contains coordinates either in EGSA87 Datum or Latitude and Longitude in decimal degrees or UTM coordinates. The measurements mentioned above can be provided not only by placing the iPhone in each border of a surface area, but also from distance (when users are on their bed or their sofa). Users may also have their final measurements by entering the coordinates either in EGSA87 Datum or Latitude and Longitude in decimal degrees.

Screenshots

EarthMeter4 screens
Topography4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Topography at every 2 months against EarthMeter's every 10 months. EarthMeter's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

EarthMeter costs $0.99 and Topography $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EarthMeter ships an update every 10 months, Topography every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EarthMeter versus Topography: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthMeterTopography
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating—2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHartwig WiesmannGeorgios Graikousis

In-app purchases

None

EarthMeter

No in-app purchases

None

Topography

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EarthMeter free?
EarthMeter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Topography free?
Topography costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EarthMeter or Topography have ads?
Neither EarthMeter nor Topography shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EarthMeter or Topography?
EarthMeter ships an update every 10 months, and Topography every 2 months. Most recently, EarthMeter was updated on September 10, 2026 and Topography on September 23, 2026.

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