Eos Tools Pro vs NRDS Mobile Mapping V2
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.
NRDS Mobile Mapping V2
This mapping and data collection tool allows users to geotag photos, record tracks, and save waypoints. It supports various drawing tools like lines and polygons, functioning both online and offline. Ideal for professionals in conservation, agriculture, or surveying, as well as outdoor enthusiasts.
- Geotag photos
- Record tracks
- Save waypoints
- Trace lines
- Draw polygons
- Offline functionality
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NRDS Mobile Mapping V2 at 5.0 against Eos Tools Pro's 4.6. NRDS Mobile Mapping V2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Eos Tools Pro's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NRDS Mobile Mapping V2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eos Tools Pro has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Eos Tools Pro ships an update every 2 months, NRDS Mobile Mapping V2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eos Tools Pro | NRDS Mobile Mapping V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eos Positioning Systems | Natural Resource Data Solutions Inc. |
Customer experience
Eos Tools Pro
NRDS Mobile Mapping V2
In-app purchases
Eos Tools Pro
No in-app purchases
NRDS Mobile Mapping V2
No in-app purchases
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