Comparison

Mapit GIS vs TAB Maps

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

Head to head
About

Mapit GIS

This app provides professional-grade spatial data capture and management for field professionals. It allows users to create and collect points, lines, and polygons with custom attributes and export data in various formats. Optional subscriptions unlock advanced features like offline maps and high-precision positioning.

Highlights
  • GeoPackage native project management
  • Capture points, lines, and polygons
  • Customizable data collection forms
  • GeoJSON, Shapefile, KML, GPX, CSV, DXF export/import
  • Offline MBTiles basemaps
  • External GNSS receiver support
  • NTRIP RTK corrections
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Trusted by GIS professionals for field data collection. Mapit GIS brings professional-grade spatial data capture to iPhone and iPad, designed for surveyors, environmental consultants, foresters, and anyone who works with spatial data in the field. Download for free and start mapping immediately. Optional paid subscriptions unlock additional features as described below. FREE FEATURES (included with download, no purchase required): - GeoPackage Native: Manage your data through GeoPackage projects (.gpkg) for seamless data sharing with desktop GIS applications like QGIS or ArcGIS. - Capture Points, Lines, and Polygons - Create vector features directly on the map using GPS or manual placement - Support for complex multi-part geometries. Free tier includes 1 project - 3 layers, and 20 features per layer. - Custom Attributes with Forms Design data collection forms with dropdowns, multi-select lists, dates, and barcode scanners. Customise your workflow for each project. - GeoJSON Export and Import Export and import data in GeoJSON format. - Professional Styling Customise feature colours, sizes, and labels. Apply styles based on the attribute values. PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES (paid subscription): Available as an auto-renewable subscription (see price in your local currency): - Unlimited Projects, Layers, and Features Remove all limits on projects, layers, and features per layer. - Full Format Export and Import Export and import in Shapefile, KML, GPX, CSV, and DXF formats in addition to GeoJSON. - Offline Maps Add MBTiles offline basemaps for fieldwork in areas without connectivity. - Online Map Services Connect to WMS, WFS, WMTS, and XYZ tile services for custom basemaps and reference layers. - GPS Track Recording Automatically capture vertices while walking for line and polygon surveys. - External GNSS Receivers Connect to external GNSS receivers via TCP/IP or Bluetooth LE for high-precision positioning. View HDOP, VDOP, PDOP, fix type, and satellite constellation data. Compatible with RTK-corrected coordinate streams. Bluetooth Classic is currently supported for EOS Positioning (Arrow series) and Juniper Systems devices (Geode, Spire). - Position Averaging Improve point accuracy by averaging multiple GPS readings for survey-grade results. - Feature and Place Search Search within your GeoPackage data and find places on the map. PRO+ SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES (paid subscription): Pro+ includes all Pro features plus the following. Available as an auto-renewable subscription (see price in your local currency): - NTRIP RTK Corrections Connect to NTRIP casters to receive real-time RTK corrections for centimetre-accurate positioning. Browse and select mountpoints sorted by distance, monitor RTCM data streams, and send GGA position feedback. RTCM corrections are forwarded to your connected GNSS receiver via TCP or Bluetooth LE. Compatible with services such as rtk2go.com and commercial NTRIP providers. IDEAL FOR: - Environmental Surveys & Ecology - Forestry Planning & Woodland Management - Agriculture & Soil Surveys - Land Surveying & Site Surveys - Tree Surveys & Arboriculture - Construction & Infrastructure - Utilities & Asset Management SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Mapit GIS Pro and Pro+ are available as monthly or annual auto-renewable subscriptions. Prices are displayed in your local currency on the subscription page. Pro subscribers can upgrade to Pro+ at any time with prorated pricing. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://mapitgis.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://mapitgis.com/privacy-policy

About

TAB Maps

Features
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TAB Maps is an all-in-one GIS and mapping application designed for surveying engineers, cadastral specialists, civil engineers, architects, real estate appraisers, farmers, and anyone performing professional measurements in the field. View, edit, measure, and generate professional reports from your NCZ, KML, KMZ, and DXF (CAD) files directly on your mobile device with high speed and precision. KEY FEATURES: KML, KMZ, AND CAD (DXF) SUPPORT - Open KML, KMZ, and DXF files with a single tap and display them as layered maps. - Review your drawings, land parcels, and road alignments right on your mobile device. - Export created or edited projects in KML, KMZ, and DXF formats. ADVANCED MEASUREMENT AND DRAWING TOOLS - Area and Parcel Measurement: Instantly calculate the area (m², acres, hectares) and perimeter of parcels, fields, or polygons. - Distance and Route Measurement: Measure true ground distances between two or more points. - Point Management: Pin any point on the map, label it, and store elevation (z-value) data along with custom notes. INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEMS - WGS84 Geographic Coordinates (Degrees Minutes Seconds - DMS & Decimal Degrees). - UTM Projections (3-degree and 6-degree zones). - Turkey Coordinate Systems: ITRF96 (3° & 6° TM) and ED50 (3° & 6° TM) with automatic Central Meridian (DOM) and Zone calculations. - 8,000+ Worldwide EPSG Projections: NAD83 (North America), OSGB36 (UK), CH1903+ (Switzerland), RGF93 / Lambert-93 (France), RD New (Netherlands), ETRS89, and many more. - Automatic local EPSG projection detection and coordinate transformation based on your current location. STAKEOUT AND TARGET NAVIGATION - Looking for a boundary marker or property corner in the field? - Select your target point, and let the app guide you with a live dynamic compass and real-time distance line with high precision. RICH MAP LAYERS AND 3D VIEW - Seamlessly switch between high-resolution satellite imagery, terrain (topographic), and street maps. - Utilize the 3D map view to better visualize slope and terrain morphology. PROFESSIONAL PDF AND COORDINATE REPORTS - Export all collected field points, measurement results, and coordinate summaries into professional branded PDF reports. - Instantly share reports with colleagues via WhatsApp, Email, or cloud storage services. WHO IS IT FOR? - Surveying & Cadastral Engineers and Technicians - Civil Engineers and Site Construction Teams - Architects and Urban Planners - Real Estate Appraisers and Property Consultants - Agriculture, Forestry, and Land Management Professionals - Outdoor Enthusiasts and Field Navigators Simplify your measurements and boost your field productivity with TAB Maps—your trusted digital field assistant! ---------------------------------------- About Subscriptions: - TAB Maps Pro subscription is available on a monthly or yearly basis. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes/Apple account upon confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your App Store Account Settings. ---------------------------------------- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabgis.com/tab-kml/privacy-policy Support: https://tabgis.com/contact

Screenshots

Mapit GIS4 screens
TAB Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mapit GIS and TAB Maps are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Mapit GIS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month and TAB Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapit GIS ships an update weekly, TAB Maps every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mapit GIS versus TAB Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapit GISTAB Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrzej BieniekTayfun Dincer

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mapit GIS

Subscriptions4
  • Pro14 Days trial$12.001 Month
  • Pro+14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro (Annual)14 Days trial$119.991 Year
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  • Pro+ Annual14 Days trial$199.991 Year
3 purchases

TAB Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Aylık Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yıllık Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • TAB Kml/Kmz-GPRS / GIS Survey$99.99

Questions

Is Mapit GIS free?
Mapit GIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TAB Maps free?
TAB Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mapit GIS or TAB Maps have ads?
Neither Mapit GIS nor TAB Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mapit GIS or TAB Maps?
Mapit GIS ships an update weekly, and TAB Maps every 9 days. Most recently, Mapit GIS was updated on November 5, 2026 and TAB Maps on October 31, 2026.

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