SuperSurv

The SuperSurv application serves as a standalone GIS survey tool tailored for professional field data collection tasks. Its core functionality enables users to gather spatial data offline using shapefiles, facilitating efficient field operations without reliance on constant internet connectivity. Feedback from an Australian user (Atmar12, May 27, 2014) highlights its affordability and user-friendly interface, noting that “Our GIS collection is now faster and more simple,” and rating it five stars.

Key features of SuperSurv include:

• Access to free basemaps via an integrated online map tool, including sources such as OpenStreetMap.
• Offline editing capabilities for shapefiles (SHP) and geodatabases (GEO).
• Map visualization supporting global coordinate systems.
• Predefined symbols for points, lines, and polygons to standardize data representation.
• Data collection through GPS or manual map tapping for points, lines, and polygons.
• Options to export collected data via iTunes or Dropbox for integration with other GIS software.
• Efficient creation and management of waypoints.
• Built-in GIS tools for map querying and measurement functions.
• Organization through projects and layered data management.
• Capability to display map services published by SuperGIS Server.

SuperSurv is developed by Supergeo Technologies Inc., a globally recognized provider of GIS software solutions. Since its inception, Supergeo has been committed to delivering cutting-edge geospatial technologies and comprehensive customer support worldwide.

The application seamlessly integrates GIS with GPS technologies, enabling users to efficiently collect and survey spatial features along with their attributes directly in the field using iPhone or iPad devices. Main functionalities include data collection, orientation assistance, and dynamic map display. Its built-in GPS functionality permits rapid capture of point, line, and polygon features. Users can utilize OpenStreetMap as a base layer for their surveys and export data as SHP files for further analysis.

The free version offers a 7-day trial of the full feature set. To continue benefiting from the complete suite of GIS tools, users are encouraged to purchase the full version—SuperSurv Pro.