Comparison

GeoKit vs GeoField Data

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

GeoField Data

This app helps geologists, environmental professionals, and students collect, organize, and map field observations. It allows for detailed record-keeping with GPS coordinates, notes, sample information, and photographs, including specialized tools for structural geology measurements. Data can be exported for analysis and reporting, even in areas with limited connectivity.

Highlights
  • Create and manage geological field samples
  • Record GPS coordinates and mapped locations
  • Measure and save strike-and-dip data
  • Organize records by project
  • Attach notes, photos, and observations
  • Export field data for analysis
  • Offline data collection
Features
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GeoField is a field data collection app designed for geologists, environmental professionals, students, and researchers. Collect, organize, map, and export geological and environmental observations from one convenient mobile workspace. Use GeoField to create detailed field records with GPS coordinates, notes, sample information, photographs, and project details. Built-in strike-and-dip tools help users record structural geology measurements directly in the field, while map views make it easy to review where observations were collected. Key features include: • Create and manage geological field samples • Record GPS coordinates and mapped locations • Measure and save strike-and-dip data • Organize records by project or dataset • Attach notes, photos, and field observations • Collect rock, soil, water, and environmental sample information • Export field data for reporting and further analysis • Continue collecting data when working in areas with limited connectivity Whether you are completing a field course, conducting environmental sampling, mapping geological features, or organizing professional site observations, GeoField helps keep your field data accurate, organized, and accessible.

Screenshots

GeoKit4 screens
GeoField Data4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GeoField Data at 5.0 against GeoKit's 2.5. GeoField Data also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GeoField Data holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeoKit ships an update every 6 weeks, GeoField Data fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GeoKit versus GeoField Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoKitGeoField Data
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppFlowsAmmon Kennedy

Customer experience

GeoKit

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

GeoField Data

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GeoKit

No in-app purchases

None

GeoField Data

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GeoKit free?
GeoKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GeoField Data free?
GeoField Data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GeoKit or GeoField Data?
GeoField Data is rated higher. GeoKit averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GeoField Data averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GeoKit or GeoField Data have ads?
Neither GeoKit nor GeoField Data shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoKit or GeoField Data?
GeoKit ships an update every 6 weeks, and GeoField Data fortnightly. Most recently, GeoKit was updated on October 12, 2026 and GeoField Data on October 3, 2026.

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