Comparison

Land Survey vs Drive Buddy+

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

Head to head
About

Land Survey

Features
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Land Survey is a mobile app that lets you measure areas and distances by placing points directly on Google Maps. Whether you need quick and accurate measurements for land, farmland, building sites, or any other field, you can do it all with just your smartphone -- no complex equipment required. [Key Features] ▶ Area Survey ‱ Calculate area in real time by placing polygon vertices on the map one by one. ‱ Supports over 30 area units including sq m, sq km, ha, ac (acre), pyeong, and more. ‱ Offers a wide range of historical and traditional units such as arpent, perch, hide, stremma, and dunam. ▶ Distance Survey ‱ Measure total distance in real time by drawing a path on the map. ‱ Supports over 30 distance units including m, km, ft, mi, nautical mile (nmi), and more. ‱ Provides surveying, nautical, and historical units such as chain, link, fathom, furlong, rod, and more. ▶ Multiple Map Styles ‱ Freely switch between 4 map modes: Normal, Satellite, Hybrid, and Terrain. ▶ Precision Editing ‱ Drag placed points to freely adjust their positions. ‱ Select a node and use the on-screen center target for precise positioning. ‱ Use the GPS current location button to instantly apply your current position as a survey point. ‱ Edit while referencing a Guide layer, and use the Snapping feature to align precisely to existing points and lines. ‱ Use the Undo feature to instantly revert mistakes. ▶ Review Mode ‱ Switch to review mode after editing to view distance labels on each segment. ‱ Toggle distance label visibility on or off. ▶ Save and Manage ‱ Save survey results to the Archive with a custom name. ‱ Load saved survey data anytime to re-edit or review. ‱ Quickly save or delete individual items with a slide gesture. ▶ File Export and Import ‱ Export survey data in GeoJSON and KML formats. ‱ Import GeoJSON and KML files created externally. ‱ Send survey data directly via email. ‱ Export individual items or all data at once. ▶ Location Search ‱ Place Search: Quickly find a desired location by address or place name. ‱ Coordinate Input: Enter latitude and longitude directly to navigate to a precise location. ▶ Multi-Language Support ‱ Supports 7 languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, and Arabic. ▶ Theme Settings ‱ Choose from Light, Dark, and System themes. ▶ Premium Purchase ‱ A one-time purchase removes all ads and unlocks a seamless experience with all features. [Recommended For] ‱ Anyone who wants to quickly check land or real estate area on-site ‱ Anyone who wants to easily measure farmland, forest, or ranch area ‱ Anyone who wants to measure the distance of hiking trails, walking paths, or coastlines ‱ Anyone who needs quick surveying at construction, landscaping, or civil engineering sites ‱ Anyone who wants to share survey results in GeoJSON/KML or use them in GIS software Start accurate surveying easily with Land Survey.

About

Drive Buddy+

Features
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Drive Buddy+"is a new feature product designed specifically for car device users to enhance the connectivity between mobile phones and car devices. Users can use their mobile phones to control the car's infotainment system anytime and anywhere to enhance their service experience, and strengthen car theft prevention through vehicle tracking. Featured Features: Remote Control, View Historical Travel Trajectory.

Screenshots

Land Survey4 screens
Drive Buddy+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drive Buddy+ at none against Land Survey's 1. Drive Buddy+ also leads on ads (none vs shown). Land Survey's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Land Survey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drive Buddy+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Land Survey ships an update weekly, Drive Buddy+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Land Survey versus Drive Buddy+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLand SurveyDrive Buddy+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLand Analysis Labæ±Ÿé—šćž‚ć† é‘«ç””ć­æœ‰é™ć…Źćž

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Land Survey

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

Drive Buddy+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Land Survey free?
Land Survey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drive Buddy+ free?
Drive Buddy+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Land Survey or Drive Buddy+ have ads?
Land Survey shows ads; Drive Buddy+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Land Survey or Drive Buddy+?
Land Survey ships an update weekly, and Drive Buddy+ every 2 months. Most recently, Land Survey was updated on October 28, 2026 and Drive Buddy+ on October 19, 2026.

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