Comparison

GeoKit vs Lithos

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

Head to head
About

GeoKit

This app provides geologists and students with essential field tools, including a geological compass, barometric altimeter, and mapping features. It allows for GPS-tagged photos, field notes, and real-time earthquake monitoring, with offline capabilities and GIS data export.

Highlights
  • Geological compass and clinometer
  • Barometric altimeter with GPS fallback
  • Field mapping with specialized markers
  • GPS-tagged photos with annotations
  • Real-time earthquake monitoring
  • GIS data export (KML, GeoJSON, CSV)
  • Offline map downloads and local storage
Features
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GeoKit is the all-in-one geology toolkit designed for geologists, geology students, and earth science professionals working in the field. GEOLOGICAL COMPASS & CLINOMETER • Measure strike and dip with your phone's sensors • Digital clinometer for slope angle measurement • Accurate geological orientation data BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER • Real-time altitude from barometric pressure • GPS altitude fallback • Elevation tracking for field surveys FIELD MAPPING & MARKERS • 5 specialized marker types: Fault, Sample, Mineral, Outcrop, POI • GPS-tagged photos with geological annotations • Field notes and observations EARTHQUAKE MONITORING • Real-time USGS earthquake data • Interactive seismic map • Push notification alerts GIS DATA EXPORT • Export to KML, GeoJSON, CSV • Compatible with QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth • Share field data with your team OFFLINE CAPABLE • Works without internet in remote field locations • Offline map downloads • Local data storage with cloud sync Whether you're conducting a geological survey, mapping outcrops in the field, or studying rock formations, GeoKit provides every tool a field geologist needs in one app.

About

Lithos

Features
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An iPad & iPhone App for Geoscientists to Collect, Integrate, Analyse, and Interpret Earth Science Data in an Applied GIS Environment. Our Simple & Smart Process An all digital workflow with an intuitive approach away from classic paper challenges and transcription errors and that integrates seamlessly into your existing systems and workflows. Step 1: Collect Any & All Observations Setup your project first, then observe the outcrop, lab results or other relevant geoscientific data, add a point on the field map, verify the positioning and document the needed information with dedicated records. No need to manually transcribe your rained-on, warped, and/or ripped paper field slips, notes, and sketches in the evening. Step 2: Integrate The Stratigraphy Create one or more stratigraphic columns. The individual units are each linked to the rocktype and contact records of the relevant observations so you can easily identify the reference observations of a unit, validate compatibility and make modifications. Step 3: Analyse & Interpret Your Geospatial Data Continuously analyse your collection of observation data, which is automatically categorised onto dedicated location and observation maps and tables upon entry. This will enable you to develop and modify your interpretation, track your progress and plan ahead. Smarter Technologies, Integrated with Care • Harness On-Device GPS To enhance your experience, device capabilities are leveraged for swift data acquisition, comprehensible visualisation and comprehensive analyses. • Compile & Store Spatial Data Each project has GIS at its core for accurate and reliable spatial data work. The data is stored in a SQLite database of the open GeoPackage format. • Access Cloudless, Hi-Res Satellite Imagery Our maps provide the advantage of seamless layers of cloudless, worldwide, high-resolution satellite imagery. • Access 3D Terrain Data Our maps also provide the advantage of 3D map visualisation, detailed terrain with elevation data, and streets, trails and labels. • Access Base Maps Offline Download regions of Mapbox maps to verify and correct your position, even in ‘dark’ spots where acquiring GPS and cellular signals are a challenge. Dedicated Records Document your observations thoroughly without forgetting any details. Each observation contains selectable and open fill forms to complete as part of a dedicated record keeping system with spatial analysis and quality assurance enhancements. Simple. Efficient. Effective. Additional features and tools you need to document your observations and drive accurate Earth systems understanding. • Manage Your Collection Gather like a squirrel nearing winter and view your data on maps, in tables and as stratigraphic columns. • Turn Complexity Into Insights Have your data automatically categorised onto dedicated location and observation maps. • Sketch & Annotate It Make sketches, annotate photos, and write free-form notes with each observation. • Have Confidence In Your Data Provide a confidence rating with each record type and build a robust dataset. ... And Much More Lithos improves over time as new features are added. Usage of Lithos is covered by the standard Apple End User License Agreement available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GeoKit4 screens
Lithos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GeoKit at none against Lithos's 1. GeoKit also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Lithos sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. GeoKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GeoKit versus Lithos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoKitLithos
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppFlowsOne North Software Pte. Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

GeoKit

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lithos

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$49.991 Month

Questions

Is GeoKit free?
GeoKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lithos free?
Lithos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GeoKit or Lithos have ads?
Neither GeoKit nor Lithos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoKit or Lithos?
GeoKit ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lithos every 6 weeks. Most recently, GeoKit was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lithos on November 5, 2026.

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