# GIS Mapper - Surveying App for

> GIS Mapper is a Real-time GIS Data Collection & Surveying App using GPS/GNSS.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.globalgnss.gismapper](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.globalgnss.gismapper)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.globalgnss.gismapper`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PoloSoftech
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 43,105
- **Rating:** 2.00 / 5 (126 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-20
- **First published:** 2021-02-05
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 9.09 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.globalgnss.gismapper)
- **Website:** [http://www.globalgnss.com](http://www.globalgnss.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://globalgns.com/globalgnss-privacypolicy.html](http://globalgns.com/globalgnss-privacypolicy.html)

## Description

GIS Mapper is a powerful surveying application designed for professional land surveyors and GIS specialists. Utilizing GPS and GNSS technology, it facilitates real-time GIS data collection, making surveys faster and more accurate across various fields including land surveying, environmental systems, and highway road surveys. The app supports integration with external GNSS devices and NTRIP/RTK data for enhanced precision.

Key features include multi-format data export options (CSV, KML, SHP, GPX, GeoJSON, and ArcGIS JSON), support for importing and managing multiple layers and surveys, and compatibility with popular GIS software such as ArcGIS and qGIS. GIS Mapper also offers versatile mapping on both online and offline GIS maps, supports WMS and WFS tiled maps, and provides detailed measurements like area, length, and perimeter. Ideal for forestry, agriculture, construction, and government use, GIS Mapper boosts productivity with an ad-free, user-friendly interface compatible with Android 4.4 and above.

## Rankings

- #318,063 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's helpful GIS features and live water mapping capabilities. However, multiple reviews criticize privacy concerns due to excessive access permissions, export functions failing even after payment, poor free version usability, and insufficient support. Additionally, users highlight difficulties with measurement accuracy and user data integration, indicating a need for significant improvements.

### Pros

- Some users find it helpful and nice to use.
- Provides features for GIS users that have potential.
- Has a good experience for some users familiar with GIS.
- Offers an option for live water mapping.

### Cons

- App requires access to all files and media, causing privacy concerns.
- Exporting data functionality often does not work even after payment, leading to user frustration.
- Free version is reportedly not functional or very limited.
- Support and compatibility information is lacking or leads to unrelated sites.
- Difficult to measure lines accurately and add user data; the app needs UI improvements.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.globalgnss.gismapper)