Report updated Apr 24, 2026

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Local Scale Factor is an established utilities app that is completely free.

What is Local Scale Factor?

Local Scale Factor is a utility for surveyors and geodesists that calculates local scale factors and Cartesian coordinates from WGS84 GPS data. It supports hundreds of built-in local grid transformations and integrates Helmert 7-step transformation logic for precise geodetic conversions.

Current Momentum

v1.9 · 83mo ago

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What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

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What Are The Key Features?

Coordinate TransformationStandard

Converts latitude and longitude using local ellipsoid parameters and Helmert 7-step transformations.

Grid Transformation LibraryStandard

Provides access to hundreds of built-in local grid transformations for professional mapping applications.

Postcode IntegrationStandard

Enables bidirectional conversion between local postcodes and geodetic positions.

Navigation SupportStandard

Allows users to open selected coordinates directly in external map navigation applications.

How much does it cost?

Free

Who Built It?

NRG Surveys

(7)

Equipping civil engineers and surveyors with high-precision coordinate transformation and alignment visualization tools.

Portfolio

2

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Who is NRG Surveys?

NRG Surveys Ltd occupies a highly technical niche, providing specialized geodetic and civil engineering utilities for infrastructure construction. Their moat lies in the integration of complex coordinate transformation logic and support for industry-specific geometric alignments. The portfolio serves a professional user base where precision and domain-specific functionality are the primary drivers of utility.

Who is NRG Surveys for?

  • Professional civil engineers
  • Surveyors
  • Geodesists requiring precise tools for highway
  • Railway infrastructure projects
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Portfolio momentum

The publisher has released 0 updates in the last 6 months and both apps in the portfolio are currently classified as abandoned.

Active apps · 0Abandoned · 2

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Key Takeaways

This app serves as a specialized technical tool for field professionals needing to perform complex geodetic coordinate conversions and grid transformations on the go.

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Disclosure

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Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Local Scale Factor, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

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Marlvel.ai. “Local Scale Factor Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 24, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/local-scale-factor

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