Comparison

FieldMap Pro vs Map Canvas

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

Head to head
About

FieldMap Pro

This mapping tool allows field technicians to access and utilize GIS maps offline or with unreliable network connections. It supports dynamic labeling, data collection through custom forms, asset searching, and real-time GPS tracking for enhanced situational awareness and efficient field operations.

Highlights
  • Offline GIS map display
  • Dynamic map labeling
  • Layer control
  • Asset search via AR or text
  • Custom data collection forms
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Distance and area measurement
Features
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FieldMap is a mobile mapping tool that enables you to bring your proprietary GIS (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, or GeoMedia) map into the field for use in offline or connected mode by field tech workers. Field tech workers can still work effectively where the wireless network is unreliable or non-existent. The dynamically rendered and labeled map increases situational awareness and provides access to custom, concise, sophisticated forms that integrate GIS-related info and external work-related asset management info for data collection. FieldMap provides all the functionality needed in the field: - Offline, vector, WYSIWYG display of your GIS map that has been published from your GIS and downloaded to your device. - Fully, dynamically labeled map according to your configuration in GIS for rapid map comprehension. - Layer Control for turning layers on and off. - Search for assets via attribute text or location-based augmented reality. - Review asset attributes by tapping the asset on the map. - Bring up a published asset form by tapping on the asset for easy data collection. - Capture new assets in the field by tapping on the screen and/or using the on-board or external GPS receiver and also associate photos with the asset. - Real time GPS location displayed on the map - Distance and Area Measurement tools - Overlay your GIS map on Apple Maps imagery or proprietary offline imagery (JP2 or ECW files). - Mark-up map with redlines, share them with other FieldMap users, and email map image to back-office - Download, display, and mark-up documents such as manuals, building plans, etc and share mark-up with other FieldMap users. In the office, an organization can configure: - User accounts for FieldMap users via a MapText web portal called FieldBox. - Map publishing for use in the field - Label placement rules with scale ranges - Attributes for review in the field - Search filters for the various layers - Synchronization of field edits back into GIS

About

Map Canvas

This app allows users to sketch, annotate, and plan routes directly on a world map. It supports importing and exporting geographic data files and offers tools for drawing and pathfinding. Users can also share their map creations online.

Highlights
  • Draw and annotate on world maps
  • Pathfinding tools
  • Import GeoJSON and GPX files
  • Export data for sharing
  • Journaling and illustration on maps
Features
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Map Canvas is a tool for planning, journalling and illustration on Apple map. This app comes with a set of tools for drawing, annotating and pathfinding. Data can be imported as GeoJSON and GPX files.

Screenshots

FieldMap Pro4 screens
Map Canvas3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FieldMap Pro at 5.0 against Map Canvas's 4.5. FieldMap Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Map Canvas's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (100 vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Map Canvas sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FieldMap Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FieldMap Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Canvas has 100 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FieldMap Pro ships an update every 2 months, Map Canvas fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FieldMap Pro versus Map Canvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldMap ProMap Canvas
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.5 (100 ratings)
Positive reviews—78.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3100 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapText, Inc.Ka Chun Wong

Customer experience

FieldMap Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Map Canvas

All ratings100 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

None

FieldMap Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Map Canvas

One-time3
  • 3-Days Free TrialFree
  • Map Canvas Watch App$0.99
  • Donation$2.99

Questions

Is FieldMap Pro free?
FieldMap Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Map Canvas free?
Map Canvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FieldMap Pro or Map Canvas?
FieldMap Pro is rated higher. FieldMap Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Map Canvas averages 4.5 from 100 ratings.
Do FieldMap Pro or Map Canvas have ads?
Neither FieldMap Pro nor Map Canvas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FieldMap Pro or Map Canvas?
FieldMap Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Map Canvas fortnightly. Most recently, FieldMap Pro was updated on September 7, 2026 and Map Canvas on October 13, 2026.

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