Comparison

FireMapper vs LogsKeptSimple

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

Head to head
About

FireMapper

This app allows firefighters to quickly create and export incident maps, including bushfire maps with specialized symbols. It supports offline map creation and data collection, with multiple export formats like GPX, KML, CSV, and JPG.

Highlights
  • Offline map creation and data collection
  • Bushfire and incident mapping with specialized symbols
  • Export maps in GPX, KML, CSV, and JPG formats
  • Geo-referenced photo capture with location and bearing
  • Background GPS recording
  • Multiple map layer options (satellite, terrain, topographic)
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FireMapper is designed for firefighters for quickly generating bushfire and other incident maps. The applications provides a simple interface for drawing maps and exporting via Email. Maps are stored on the local device and can be created or used offline. No internet connection is required for collecting data. FACEBOOK & SUPPORT: Like us on Facebook to be notified of future updates and developments. http://www.facebook.com/FireMapperApp MAP EXPORT FORMATS: Multiple points can be drawn on the map and exported in the same email. The map data can be exported as: * GPX (suitable for ArcGIS, MapDesk and other popular GIS products, QGIS) * KML (suitable for Google Maps & Google Earth) * CSV (suitable for Microsoft Excel & Google Spreadsheets) * JPG (photo of the map) You can also send points & lines as a text message. GPS CAMERA: Take geo-referenced photos and display the location and bearing on the map. GPS RECORDING: FireMapper supports GPS recording in the background. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. BUSHFIRE SYMBOLS: This version contains bush firefighting symbols that are commonly used in Australia, USA & Canada with support for: * National All Hazards Symbology Set * USA Interagency Wildfire Point Symbols Including the following icons: Hydrant, Water Point, Fire Origin, Spot Fire, Aerial Ignition, Hotspot, Defendable/Not Defendable Asset, Threatened Asset, Indigenous Site, Historic Site, Hazmat,Flora/Fauna, Airbase, Helibase, Helibase,Smoker Standing/Down,Tree Down, Medical, Mobile Weather Station, Portable Communications, Access Point, Control Point, Road Closure, RAFT, Drop Zone, Assembly area, Staging area, Base camp, Control Centre, Divisonal/Sector Command, Evacuation Area/Center, Escape Route, Refuge area, Property damage and more.... LOCATION FORMATS: -Latitude/Longitude (Decimal Degrees and Degree Minutes/Aviation) - UTM Coordinates - 1:25 000, 1:50 000 & 1:100 000 map sheet references - UBD Map References (Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth) INTEGRATED SEARCH: Search by address, suburb, latitude/longitude, utm coordinates, grid references, place name, point type and more. OFFLINE SUPPORT: Maps can be created offline without an internet connection. Map layers are cached for offline support MULTIPLE MAP LAYERS: - Standard - Satellite/Hybrid - Terrain/Topographic - US Topographic - Australian Topographic - NZ Topographic and more....

About

LogsKeptSimple

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Discover the joy of effortless journey logging with 'Logs Kept Simple' - your go-to GPS-based app for iPhone. Whether you're an avid hiker, paddler, or an adventurous activities specialist, our app is designed to seamlessly record your travels and store your Logs. With an intuitive interface, 'Logs Kept Simple' makes it easy to track your routes or to plan a route on the website and follow along in the app. Experience the freedom of exploring with a reliable travel companion that keeps your memories organized and accessible. Embark on your next adventure with 'Logs Kept Simple' and transform every journey into a lasting memory.

Screenshots

FireMapper4 screens
LogsKeptSimple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LogsKeptSimple at Free against FireMapper's $22.99. FireMapper's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

LogsKeptSimple is free to download; FireMapper costs $22.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FireMapper ships an update every 3 weeks, LogsKeptSimple every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
FireMapper versus LogsKeptSimple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireMapperLogsKeptSimple
Price$22.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size53 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFire Front Solutions Pty LtdAndrew Davis

In-app purchases

None

FireMapper

No in-app purchases

None

LogsKeptSimple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FireMapper free?
FireMapper costs $22.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LogsKeptSimple free?
LogsKeptSimple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FireMapper or LogsKeptSimple have ads?
Neither FireMapper nor LogsKeptSimple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FireMapper or LogsKeptSimple?
FireMapper ships an update every 3 weeks, and LogsKeptSimple every 3 months. Most recently, FireMapper was updated on September 21, 2026 and LogsKeptSimple on September 17, 2026.

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