Comparison

Eos Tools Pro vs NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)

This mapping and data collection tool allows users to geotag photos, record tracks, save waypoints, and draw various shapes. It functions both online and offline, making it ideal for fieldwork in conservation, agriculture, surveying, and hiking.

Highlights
  • Geotag photos
  • Record tracks
  • Save waypoints
  • Draw polygons
  • Offline functionality
  • Data synchronization
  • Report generation
Features
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Mapping and data collection has never been more easy, accurate, and efficient. Geotag photos, record tracks, save waypoints, trace lines, draw polygons, and so much more with the NRDS app. Utilizing your device’s GPS, this mapping and data collection tool works both on and offline. Working in conservation or agriculture? Doing some surveying or hiking? This dependable app is designed for you. ENHANCE YOUR NRDS CAPABILITIES With credentials you can sync data to the nrds.io web platform and access features including but not limited to: • Develop comprehensive reports • Track work hours • Share data between partners • Bulk data uploads and exports • Design downloadable surveys • Organize your GIS features • Manage users, teams, and contact lists • Browse your photo gallery • Build projections

Screenshots

Eos Tools Pro4 screens
NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) at 4.9 against Eos Tools Pro's 4.6. NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Eos Tools Pro versus NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEos Tools ProNRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEos Positioning SystemsNatural Resource Data Solutions Inc.

Customer experience

Eos Tools Pro

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eos Tools Pro

No in-app purchases

None

NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eos Tools Pro free?
Eos Tools Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) free?
NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eos Tools Pro or NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)?
NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) is rated higher. Eos Tools Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Eos Tools Pro or NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) have ads?
Neither Eos Tools Pro nor NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eos Tools Pro or NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)?
Eos Tools Pro ships an update every 2 months, and NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) every 2 months. Most recently, Eos Tools Pro was updated on September 18, 2026 and NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) on June 1, 2026.

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