Top 5 Tools for Surveying with Your Phone
Modern fieldwork often requires quick, accurate data collection without bulky equipment. Thankfully, a range of mobile apps now offers surveying capabilities right on your smartphone. Below are the top 5 tools that transform your phone into a powerful surveying device.
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Coordinator
Coordinator stands out with its comprehensive feature set: real-time GPS data collection, map-based point finding, coordinate conversion (WGS84, ITRF, ED50), and area/distance measurement. Its offline capabilities and cloud workspace make it ideal for teams collaborating in remote locations.
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GIS Cloud Mobile Data Collection
This app offers customizable forms, offline maps, and real-time syncing. Surveyors can collect attributes with photos and export data directly to GIS Cloud services.
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Mappt
Mappt provides professional GIS tools, including high-precision tracking, custom shapefile import/export, and data annotation. It supports external GNSS receivers for submeter accuracy.
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Survey123 for ArcGIS
Developed by Esri, Survey123 simplifies form-based data capture with integrated GPS location and deep ArcGIS integration, making it perfect for organizations already using the ArcGIS ecosystem.
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Land Surveyor
Land Surveyor focuses on ease of use with intuitive staking and offset calculations. It allows quick LAS file exports and integrates well with CAD software for post‑processing.
Each of these tools offers unique strengths. If you need an all-in-one solution that combines robust field collection with powerful measurement and conversion features, Coordinator is the perfect choice.
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