Comparison

GNSS View vs Global Mapper Mobile

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

Head to head
About

GNSS View

Visualize the positions of satellite navigation systems like QZSS and GPS in the sky. View satellite arrangements on a radar or through augmented reality from your current location. Supports multiple satellite constellations and customizable display options.

Highlights
  • Position Radar view of satellites
  • Augmented Reality (AR) display
  • Supports QZSS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS
  • Select specific signal satellites
  • Set elevation mask angle
  • Display HDOP and VDOP values
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This application enables you to see where the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System in the sky! ●What is QZSS? Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) is a Japanese satellite positioning system composed mainly of satellites in quasi-zenith orbits (QZO). Satellite positioning systems use satellite signals to calculate position information. One famous example is the American Global Positioning System (GPS) and the QZSS is sometimes called the Japanese GPS. For details, please refer to the following Website "Quasi-Zenith Satellite System". URL : https://qzss.go.jp/en ●What is GNSS View? GNSS View provides that iOS version application that is based on the website application "GNSS View". This application enables you to know position of positioning satellites such as QZSS and GPS in the specified time and location. The positioning satellites displayed in the GNSS View are not based on the satellite information directly received by the smartphone but are displayed based on the satellite arrangement calculated based on the publicly released orbit information. ●GNSS View 3 functions 【Main】 ・You can move to the Position Radar screen or AR Display screen from the application startup screen. ・You can see the operating manual and privacy policy of this application via the website. 【Position Radar】 ・It is provided radar view of positioning satellites such as QZSS and GPS as a sky plot at the specified time and location. ・Positioning satellites can be specified from QZSS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS. ・You can also select specified signal satellites to see on the radar. ・You can see selected satellites by setting elevation mask angle. ・You can switch east and west of satellite arrangement, turn on / off rotation, and switch on / off display of satellite number. ・It displays HDOP, VDOP, the total number of satellites and the number of each positioning satellites in the satellite arrangement displayed on the radar. 【AR Display】 ・Position of positioning satellites such as QZSS and GPS on the sky from your current location is able to see through your camera at the specified time. ・In order to display satellites, it is necessary to turn on the position information of the smartphone and complete the positioning. Therefore, it may take time to display. ・Positioning satellites can be specified from QZSS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS. ・You can also select specified signal satellites to see on the radar. ・You can see selected satellites by setting elevation mask angle. ●Supported versions ・iOS 26 ・iOS 18 ・iOS 17 ・iOS 16 ・iOS 15 ・iOS 14

About

Global Mapper Mobile

This application allows users to view and collect GIS data in the field using their mobile device's GPS. It supports various data layers and offers tools for drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection, with advanced features available through an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Vector, raster, and terrain data display
  • GPS location display and feature creation
  • Drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection
  • Image capture and Picture Point creation
  • Advanced GPS support for GNSS devices
  • RTK correction via NTRIP client
  • Offline data access and custom online sources
Features
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Bring your GIS workflow to the field. Global Mapper Mobile® is a powerful iOS application for viewing and collecting GIS data. It utilizes the GPS capabilities of mobile devices to provide situational awareness and locational intelligence for remote mapping projects. A perfect complement to the desktop version of Global Mapper, the mobile app provides maps-in-hand functionality for engineers, surveyors, wildlife managers, foresters, and anyone whose job requires access to spatial data in remote locations. Global Mapper Mobile can display vector, raster, and elevation data layers that have been transferred from the desktop version of the software. It also provides tools for drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection using pre-configured attributes and picklists. Global Mapper Mobile Base Version (Free) The base version of Global Mapper Mobile is free of charge and provides an array of features and functions, including: • Vector, raster, and terrain data display • GPS location display • Point, line, and polygon feature creation using GPS location • Editing of existing vector features • Capture of images in the field • Creation of Picture Points from geotagged images • Attribute and feature notation recording for new or existing vector features • Online access to Open Street Map data Global Mapper Mobile Pro The Pro version of Global Mapper Mobile, available as an in-app purchase, supplements the functionality of the base version with an array of professional-grade tools, including: • Advanced GPS support for connection to high-accuracy GNSS devices from vendors such as Bad Elf, EOS, Juniper, and others • RTK correction via built-in NTRIP client • GPS Averaging • Terrain shader and water level display options • Custom online source options and online data saving for offline use • Simultaneous feature creation • Viewshed creation • Volume calculation • Data reprojection • Address searching • Geopackage and GeoPDF format support Global Mapper Mobile Pro is available as an in-app purchase. The license is based on an annual subscription from the date of purchase that can be renewed each year. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Privacy Policy: https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/licensing-policy/

Screenshots

GNSS View2 screens
Global Mapper Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GNSS View at 4.3 against Global Mapper Mobile's 3.7. GNSS View also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 33%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Global Mapper Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Global Mapper Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. GNSS View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GNSS View holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of GNSS View's written reviews are positive against 33% of Global Mapper Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GNSS View ships an update every 7 months, Global Mapper Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GNSS View versus Global Mapper Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGNSS ViewGlobal Mapper Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19 ratings) — better3.7 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEC CorporationBlue Marble Geographics

Customer experience

GNSS View

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%

Global Mapper Mobile

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

GNSS View

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Global Mapper Mobile

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Module$49.991 Year

Questions

Is GNSS View free?
GNSS View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Global Mapper Mobile free?
Global Mapper Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GNSS View or Global Mapper Mobile?
GNSS View is rated higher. GNSS View averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Global Mapper Mobile averages 3.7 from 15 ratings.
Do GNSS View or Global Mapper Mobile have ads?
Neither GNSS View nor Global Mapper Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GNSS View or Global Mapper Mobile?
GNSS View ships an update every 7 months, and Global Mapper Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, GNSS View was updated on September 22, 2026 and Global Mapper Mobile on September 14, 2026.

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