Theodolite
By Craig Hunter
Theodolite is a professional-grade navigation and AR viewfinder that integrates a compass, inclinometer, rangefinder, and GPS into a single tool. Originally released in 2009, it enables users to capture geo-overlay photos and movies with embedded metadata for field documentation. It is widely utilized by professionals for land measurement, surveying, and tactical navigation.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Surveyors, geologists, engineers, first responders, and outdoor professionals requiring precise field data collection.
What does it look like?
Key features
Displays geographical data, angle markings, and project notes directly over the camera viewfinder.
Combines a compass, two-axis inclinometer, rangefinder, GPS, and navigation calculator in one interface.
Records photos and movies with 2X-8X zoom while embedding geographical and project metadata into the file.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Who built it?
Craig Hunter
9 apps tracked · Navigation
Pro Altimeter - Barometric+GPS
Pro Altimeter for Watch
Theodolite for Watch
Nav Camera
Pro Compass for Watch
Pro Compass
Theodolite HD
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Theodolite
How's the Navigation market?
The rivals identified
By Pavel Ahafonau
Both apps target professional field navigation and AR data overlay, creating direct competition for surveyors and outdoor professionals.
- Theodolite focuses on professional geo-tagged media capture, whereas Spyglass emphasizes offline map-based navigation suites.
- Theodolite utilizes a one-time purchase model, while Spyglass mandates a recurring subscription for access.
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Key takeaways for Theodolite
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
Theodolite is a long-standing, specialized utility designed for high-precision field data collection and augmented reality navigation.
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