Comparison

Land Survey vs True Compass

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] ā–¶ 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. ā–¶ 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. ā–¶ Multiple Map Styles • Freely switch between 4 map modes: Normal, Satellite, Hybrid, and Terrain. ā–¶ 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. ā–¶ Review Mode • Switch to review mode after editing to view distance labels on each segment. • Toggle distance label visibility on or off. ā–¶ 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. ā–¶ 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. ā–¶ 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. ā–¶ Multi-Language Support • Supports 7 languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, and Arabic. ā–¶ Theme Settings • Choose from Light, Dark, and System themes. ā–¶ 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

True Compass

Features
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True Compass & Location Finder – Navigate Smarter! Navigate the world with confidence using Compass & Location Finder, your all-in-one tool for real-time compass direction and precise location tracking. Whether you're exploring new cities, hiking through trails, or simply want to know your heading and location — this app combines magnetic compass data with advanced GPS and reverse geocoding to keep you oriented and informed. Key Features: Live Compass Heading Get your real-time magnetic heading (in degrees) using your device's built-in sensors. Accurate GPS Coordinates Instantly access your current latitude and longitude. Full Address Display See your current location in a human-readable format, including locality, postal code, and country. Fast & Lightweight Minimalist interface for fast performance and low battery usage. Privacy-Focused Your location data stays on your device — no tracking or background data collection. Perfect For: Outdoor adventurers and hikers Travelers navigating new places Anyone who wants a simple, elegant location tool.

Screenshots

Land Survey4 screens
True Compass2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Land Survey at Free against True Compass's $2.99. Land Survey also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). True Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Land Survey is free to download; True Compass costs $2.99 up front. Land Survey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. True Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Land Survey versus True Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLand SurveyTrue Compass
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLand Analysis LabSuresh Verma

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Land Survey

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

True Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Land Survey free?
Land Survey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is True Compass free?
True Compass costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Land Survey or True Compass have ads?
Land Survey shows ads; True Compass does not.

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