Taiwan Datum vs GEO5 Data Collector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Taiwan Datum
This app measures coordinates in Taiwan using WGS84, TWD97, and TWD67 systems. It allows users to export data as CSV and attach photos, videos, and voice recordings to measurements.
- WGS84, TWD97, TWD67 coordinate systems
- CSV data export
- Attach photos
- Attach videos
- Attach voice records
- Download media via iTunes
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This application is primary used to measure coordinates of Taiwan. It provided three different type of coordinates - WGS84, TWD97 and TWD67. All measure data could be exported as a csv file for post process. In addition, users could also add photos, videos and voice records to the measure data, and the photos, videos and voice records could be downloaded through iTunes.
GEO5 Data Collector
This application facilitates geological survey data collection in the field. It allows users to input data, utilize maps and GPS, and attach multimedia recordings. Data can be organized using standard or custom templates for any survey type.
- Field data input
- Map and GPS integration
- Photo, video, and audio recording
- Standard and custom data templates
- Borehole logging support
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Application is used for geological survey data collection (borehole logging). The program GEO5 Stratigraphy is necessary for data transfer between PC and mobile. The App allows inputting data in the field, using maps and GPS, and adding photos, videos or audio recordings. The App allows to input data according to standard or user-defined templates, so any type of data can be defined.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GEO5 Data Collector at Free against Taiwan Datum's $1.99. Taiwan Datum's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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
GEO5 Data Collector is free to download; Taiwan Datum costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Taiwan Datum ships an update every 2 months, GEO5 Data Collector every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Taiwan Datum | GEO5 Data Collector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HUNG HSUN LIN | FINE spol. s r.o. |
Customer experience
Taiwan Datum
GEO5 Data Collector
In-app purchases
Taiwan Datum
No in-app purchases
GEO5 Data Collector
No in-app purchases
Questions
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