LevelNote vs SurveyNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LevelNote
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LevelNote is a digital field book for leveling on construction sites. With paper-like workflows, you can measure elevations, set out (marking), and manage records quickly. [Key Features] ■ Measurement Mode (Standard) Enter a benchmark (BM) and readings (BS / FS) to calculate instrument height (IH) and elevation (EL) automatically. • Benchmark setup: enter BM and BS • Point measurement: enter FS to calculate EL • Multiple benchmarks during a survey • Select from BM list (Pro): add a saved benchmark • Custom columns: memo and EL offset columns; adjusted EL is shown automatically • Delete points from the toolbar (the first benchmark cannot be deleted) • Custom numeric keypad and auto-focus to the next field • Floating calculator for basic arithmetic ■ Marking / Set-out Mode (Pro) Enter a target elevation (EL) to calculate the required reading (FS) automatically. • Enter target EL; IH and required FS are calculated • EL offset column: shows adjusted EL and updates required FS * Only one EL offset column can be added in Marking • Memo columns for per-point notes • Multiple benchmarks and BM list selection • Delete focused points from the toolbar • Same custom keypad and calculator as Measurement ■ Benchmark (BM) Management (Pro) Save benchmarks you reuse and call them up in Measurement or Marking. • Create / edit name, elevation (EL), photo, and notes • List view and pick-from-list when adding a benchmark • Share benchmarks as files with your team * Recipients need Pro / LevelNote v1.6.0 or later • Import from the Benchmarks screen, or open a shared file in LevelNote ■ Survey Records Save Measurement and Marking data and review it anytime. • Save records (name when leaving; blank names use a date default) • List: name, date, point count, and mode • Detail table including custom columns; resume to continue editing • Swipe to delete; Select for bulk CSV share or delete • CSV export from detail or bulk selection (includes memo / EL offset headers) Share to Files, Mail, and more—useful for Excel and submissions [About Pro] Pro unlocks Marking / set-out and Benchmark management (create, manage, share, import). Available as a monthly subscription or a one-time purchase (no expiration). Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID and renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID. Use Restore Purchases if you already bought Pro. [Highlights] • Fully offline—works in tunnels and low-signal sites • Auto calculation of IH, EL, and required FS • Custom columns for memos and EL offsets • Simple, one-handed UI for the field • Digital storage—no lost or damaged paper books • Leveling-focused numeric keypad • Japanese and English UI • Requires iOS 17.0 or later [Data] • Survey data is stored only on your device. • No cloud sync. Deleting the app deletes all saved data. • Back up important data regularly. [Who It’s For] • Leveling on construction sites • Site and quality managers • Teams moving from paper field books to digital • Anyone reducing transcription mistakes • Anyone needing memos or offsets in the field book • Teams that share benchmarks (BM) Make leveling simpler and faster with LevelNote. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SurveyNotes
This professional tool assists surveyors, engineers, and contractors with precise grade and elevation calculations in the field. It functions as a digital field book, recording instrument setups, benchmark elevations, and foresight shots with timestamps. Export your data as professional PDFs for easy sharing.
- Differential leveling calculations
- Instrument setup in seconds
- Session-based field book recording
- Professional PDF export
- Offline functionality
- Custom measurement keyboard
- Dark mode interface
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SurveyNotes is a professional differential leveling tool built for surveyors, engineers, and contractors who need a reliable field book in their pocket. Set up your instrument in seconds. Enter your benchmark elevation and backsight rod reading and SurveyNotes instantly calculates your Height of Instrument. From there, enter any desired elevation and get the exact rod reading you need to hit grade. FIELD BOOK RECORDING Every shot you record is saved to a session-based field book — organized by instrument setup, exactly the way a real level book works. Each session stores your benchmark, backsight, HI, and every foresight shot with notes and timestamps. PROFESSIONAL PDF EXPORT Export any session as a clean, print-ready PDF formatted like a traditional differential leveling field book. Share it by email or AirDrop directly from the app. BUILT FOR THE FIELD • Works completely offline — no account, no internet required • Dark mode interface easy on the eyes in all lighting conditions • Custom measurement keyboard supporting decimal feet, feet-inches, and fractions to the nearest 1/16" • Sessions are saved automatically and available across app launches SURVEYING TERMINOLOGY SurveyNotes uses standard differential leveling terminology — Benchmark (BM), Backsight (BS), Height of Instrument (HI), and Foresight (FS) — so it fits naturally into any professional workflow. All data is stored locally on your device and never transmitted anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SurveyNotes at none against LevelNote's 2. SurveyNotes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). LevelNote's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. LevelNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. SurveyNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
LevelNote ships an update fortnightly, SurveyNotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LevelNote | SurveyNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tadahiro Inoue | Nicholas VanderKlip |
In-app purchases
LevelNote
- LevelNote Pro$0.491 Month
- LevelNote$19.99
SurveyNotes
No in-app purchases
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