Comparison

Oberlin E vs NGS Benchmark Hunter

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

Head to head
About

Oberlin E

Features
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Bus route information for the Oberlin E-Bus Circulator. This app displays real-time locations of the city buses with notifications and schedules. ::: Compatibility ::: iOS 8.0 or higher is required. ::: Support ::: Please e-mail us at support@peaktransit.com with any issues or questions. ::: Features ::: • Real-time location of the buses • Routes displayed on the map • Bus location-based ETAs • Arrival notifications • View Route Schedules ::: Notes ::: We're using a learning ETA algorithm that automatically compensates for seasonal schedule changes and route variances. It needs at least 24 hours to accurately respond to these changes. Please contact us if you notice any consistently strange behavior.

About

NGS Benchmark Hunter

Discover and locate National Geodetic Survey markers across the United States with this app. It displays hundreds of thousands of reference points on an interactive map, color-coded by difficulty. Log your finds, view official data, and explore benchmarks nationwide.

Highlights
  • Interactive map of survey markers
  • Color-coded difficulty markers
  • Official NGS datasheets and history
  • Log finds with notes and photos
  • Nationwide benchmark search
  • Satellite view for location aid
Features
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NGS Benchmark Hunter puts hundreds of thousands of National Geodetic Survey markers on a map so you can find them in the real world. Benchmarks are brass or aluminum disks set into rock, concrete, and structures across the United States. Placed by the National Geodetic Survey, they serve as precise reference points for surveying and mapping — and they're everywhere, hiding in plain sight. FEATURES • Browse nearby benchmarks on an interactive map • Color-coded markers show difficulty: green (easy), orange (moderate), red (hard) • View official NGS datasheets, recovery notes, and history for each marker • Log your finds with notes and photos • Search any location to explore benchmarks nationwide • Toggle satellite view to help locate markers in the field Whether you're a surveyor, geocacher, hiker, or just curious, benchmark hunting is a rewarding way to explore the outdoors and discover a hidden piece of America's nfrastructure.

Screenshots

Oberlin E4 screens
NGS Benchmark Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Oberlin E at 3 against NGS Benchmark Hunter's 1. Oberlin E also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Oberlin E versus NGS Benchmark Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOberlin ENGS Benchmark Hunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBishop Peak Technology, IncVincent Star

In-app purchases

None

Oberlin E

No in-app purchases

None

NGS Benchmark Hunter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oberlin E free?
Oberlin E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NGS Benchmark Hunter free?
NGS Benchmark Hunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Oberlin E or NGS Benchmark Hunter have ads?
Neither Oberlin E nor NGS Benchmark Hunter shows ads.

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