# Geodesy

> Measure perimeter, area, distance, altitude, magnetic field and coordinates.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.discipleskies.android.geodysey](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.discipleskies.android.geodysey)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.discipleskies.android.geodysey`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Disciple Skies Software
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 54,288
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (377 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.43
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2013-06-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 6.61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.discipleskies.android.geodysey)
- **Website:** [http://www.discipleskies.com](http://www.discipleskies.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.discipleskies.com/geodesy\_privacy.html](http://www.discipleskies.com/geodesy_privacy.html)

## Description

**Geodesy** is an essential Chrome extension for Surveyors, Engineers, Navigators, and students focused on geographic calculations. It simplifies complex geodesic tasks by providing a comprehensive suite of tools including coordinate conversions (Degrees, UTM, MGRS, Maidenhead), altitude and distance measurements between points, and the ability to draw shapes on maps to determine perimeter and enclosed area.

Users can perform direct and inverse geodetic problem calculations, select different geoids (DATUMs), and access magnetic field data such as compass readings with magnetic declination. Additionally, this tool offers reverse geocoding for localities and time measurements, all supported by clear, easy-to-follow documentation. Whether you're planning construction, gardening, or studying Earth's geometry, Geodesy is a reliable and user-friendly extension for precise earth measurement needs.

## Rankings

- #289,160 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.discipleskies.android.geodysey.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate 'Geodesy' as a handy all-in-one tool for geodetic measurements and surveying tasks. However, multiple users report significant issues including inability to access paid features despite purchase, app instability with failures to open, lack of essential coordinate display functionality, poor developer responsiveness, and storage limitations due to inability to install on SD cards. These concerns diminish the app's reliability and user satisfaction despite its useful feature set.

### Pros

- Provides multiple coordinate and geodetic tools in one app.
- Useful for geodetic and surveying tasks.
- Generally considered handy by users familiar with geodesy.

### Cons

- Paid version issues: users who purchased the app still see ads or cannot access paid features.
- App stability problems: app sometimes fails to open or crashes after first use.
- Lack of critical features such as displaying latitude and longitude coordinates.
- Poor developer support and unresponsive to user complaints.
- Cannot install on SD card, which affects devices with limited storage.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.discipleskies.android.geodysey)