Comparison

VMMap vs PointMan

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

Head to head
About

VMMap

This application connects to specific locator devices to log and display real-time location data in KML format. It allows users to email these data files directly from their device. Compatibility requires specific Bluetooth modules and iOS versions.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connection to locator receiver
  • Real-time data logging and display
  • Data stored in KML format
  • Email KML files directly
  • Compatibility with Vivax-Metrotech products
Features
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VMMap is highly compatible with Vivax-Metrotech locator products (www.vivax-metrotech.com). It can store and display the real time locate information on the field. Notes: 1. Please make sure that the BT module in the receiver is OBS421 or higher. This information can be found in the “About” screen of the receiver. 2. This application will work with iPhones version 4 or higher. Features: 1. Bluetooth connection with locator receiver. 2. All data will be logged in the device and display in real time. 3. Data are stored as KML format. 4. Email features available – you can email the KML file from your device Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

PointMan

This utility mapping app precisely locates underground and above-ground infrastructure. It allows professionals and individuals to capture, record, and visualize exact locations of utility assets, enhancing data collection and project management.

Highlights
  • Precise utility mapping
  • Capture and visualize asset locations
  • Integrates with GPS/GNSS and locating equipment
  • Attach forms, sketches, and photos
  • Real-time data syncing
  • Cloud-based data accessibility
Features
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PointMan is an innovative utility mapping software designed to precisely locate critical infrastructure both above and below ground. As a comprehensive utility mapping app, it serves professionals in various fields, such as: Construction Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Municipalities PointMan can also be used by individuals such as: Home Owners Individual Utility Locators GNSS Hobbyist Landscapers Hikers Hunters And anyone else who is interested in accurately capturing precise location data With PointMan's utility mapping technology, users can effortlessly capture, record, and visualize the exact locations of utility assets, ensuring unparalleled precision in data collection. Whether managing infrastructure projects or conducting field surveys, PointMan provides the necessary tools to achieve accurate utility mapping results. The app seamlessly integrates with GPS/GNSS, cable and pipe locating equipment, and GPR utility mapping, enabling users to gather mission-critical data directly from the field. This integration ensures that every detail, from asset locations to depths and types, is accurately recorded. PointMan emphasizes being the ideal underground utility mapping software. Our app enhances utility data collection processes, allowing users to attach forms, sketches, and photos to mapped points, lines, or polygons for enriched data. Data security and accessibility are among PointMan’s top priorities. Data is collected and backed up in real time and integrated into a cloud-based mapping solution, accessible from any mobile device or desktop. This ensures that critical information is safeguarded and readily available for informed decision-making. PointMan is a utility detection software tailored for professionals who demand precise and reliable utility mapping solutions in their daily operations. By bridging the gap between the field and the office, PointMan transforms how field personnel capture and communicate data, ultimately empowering users to manage projects more efficiently and effectively. Download PointMan now. PointMan’s GPS utility mapping is unmatched with the following capabilities: • Data attributes: Captures detailed information, including type, depth, accuracy, and geospatial location of assets. • Mobile mapping: Displays collected data on mobile devices for easy viewing and mapping. • Data dictionary: Customizable data dictionary for comprehensive data management. • Multi-feature collection: Allows simultaneous collection of multiple features. • Real-time syncing: Syncs and communicates captured data in real time between field personnel and office teams. • Data security: Ensures data security by backing up critical asset data during collection and integrating it into a cloud-based mapping solution accessible from any device. • AWS Backed: Data is stored on AWS, ensuring reliability and security. PointMan Plus: • Attach photos and forms to any feature • Configurable data dictionary • Stakeout for points and lines • Export multiple formats - KML, KMZ, SHP, CSV • Geoid support • Real-time datum translations PointMan Pro: Includes PLUS features and: • View data from any web browser • Backups & activity log • SOC 2 compliant • Site calibration • Import shapefiles • Field-to-finish in one step In short, PointMan is the perfect software that provides precise utility mapping for construction, excavation, and similar critical projects. Experience the future of PointMan’s GIS mapping software. Download PointMan and elevate your utility asset management to new heights with our utility survey mapping capabilities and subsurface utility engineering mapping expertise. Uninstalling PointMan: If you are a Plus user, uninstalling will delete project data from your device. Please back up your project data before uninstalling PointMan. For assistance, contact support@pointman.com. Install PointMan now!

Screenshots

VMMap4 screens
PointMan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PointMan at 4.2 against VMMap's 2.8. PointMan also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). VMMap's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PointMan holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of VMMap's written reviews are positive against 60% of PointMan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VMMap ships an update every 2 months, PointMan every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VMMap versus PointMan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVMMapPointMan
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.2 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings419 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetrotech Corp.ProStar Geocorp, Inc.

Customer experience

VMMap

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PointMan

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

VMMap

No in-app purchases

None

PointMan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VMMap free?
VMMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PointMan free?
PointMan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VMMap or PointMan?
PointMan is rated higher. VMMap averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PointMan averages 4.2 from 19 ratings.
Do VMMap or PointMan have ads?
Neither VMMap nor PointMan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VMMap or PointMan?
VMMap ships an update every 2 months, and PointMan every 4 weeks. Most recently, VMMap was updated on August 25, 2026 and PointMan on September 11, 2026.

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