Eos Tools Pro vs Global Mapper Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eos Tools Pro
This utility app provides advanced GNSS information for high-precision receivers, crucial for GIS and surveying. It includes an NTRIP client for corrections, user-configurable alarms, and background operation with mapping software.
- Advanced GNSS information (RMS, PDOP, differential status)
- Built-in NTRIP client for RTK/DGNSS corrections
- User-configurable audible alarms
- Background operation with mapping software
- Satellite view for multiple constellations
- Orthometric Height and Position Shift computation
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Eos Tools Pro is a monitoring utility for the Arrow and Skadi series high precision GNSS receivers from Eos Positioning Systems. It provides advanced GNSS information such as RMS values, PDOP, differential status, satellites tracked and used, that are critical for submeter and centimeter GIS and surveying data collection. The app features a built-in end trip client to access RTK or DGNSS corrections from an RTK network. Eos Tools Pro also allows audible user configurable alarms and runs in the background of your mapping surveying software. Features: - Built-in NTRIP client to connect to an RTK Network - Displays GNSS and Tilt Compensation accuracy with quality control information - Select the Skadi Smart Handle mode: Extensible Virtual Range Pole™ or Invisible Range Pole™ - Satellite view for all constellations in use (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS and IRNSS) - User configurable alarms - Orthometric Height (Geoid models for vertical datum) - Compute and apply Position Shifts to accommodate different - Laser Offset Mapping for Esri ArcGIS® Field Maps - Locate and map underground utility assets directly in ArcGIS Field Maps - Terminal emulator to send configuration commands to the receiver - HTML5 built-in browser Disclaimer: "Continued use of Eos Tools Pro running in the background and connected to the GPS/GNSS receiver can dramatically decrease the battery life of your Apple device." Technical Support: For technical support, questions, feedback or bug reporting, please contact support@eos-gnss.com.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Eos Tools Pro at 4.6 against Global Mapper Mobile's 3.7. Eos Tools Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Global Mapper Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Global Mapper Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Eos Tools Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Eos Tools Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Eos Tools Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of Global Mapper Mobile's.
Eos Tools Pro ships an update every 2 months, Global Mapper Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eos Tools Pro | Global Mapper Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better | 3.7 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eos Positioning Systems | Blue Marble Geographics |
Customer experience
Eos Tools Pro
Global Mapper Mobile
In-app purchases
Eos Tools Pro
No in-app purchases
Global Mapper Mobile
- Pro Module$49.991 Year
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