What is Geomeasure?
Geomeasure is a GPS field area map measurement application designed to calculate property areas and distances with high accuracy. It serves as a practical tool for individuals purchasing property, agriculturalists managing farms, and contractors involved in land surveying. The app allows users to measure areas by adding points manually, tracking live GPS positions, or drawing free-hand lines on maps, providing flexibility for both precise and approximate calculations.
Additionally, Geomeasure supports saving measurements, exporting and importing KML files for compatibility with other tools, and features an elevation chart. Available for iPhone/iPad, Android, and macOS, it requires no special skills, making it accessible to anyone with a smartphone. The app includes functionalities for latitude/longitude conversion and unit adjustments, enhancing its utility in various land measurement scenarios.
Features
- Manual Measurement: Add points to map manually and drag to specific places for precise area calculation
- GPS Measurement: Track phone's live position with a start button to measure distances and areas in real-time
- Free Hand Measurement: Draw lines or areas on map free-hand for approximate calculations without precision needs
- POI (Point of Interest): Touch anywhere on map to get latitude/longitude and convert to degrees or vice versa
- Save Measurement: Save distance or area/field measurements for future reference and reuse
- Export KML: Generate KML files from saved measurements to share and import into other supported tools
- Import KML: Import existing KML files from Google Drive, Dropbox, or storage to view using the app
- Open KML: Click on any existing KML file to open it directly with the Geomeasure app
Use Cases
- Calculating property area for real estate purchases
- Measuring farm fields for agricultural planning and crop management
- Surveying land distances for construction or contracting work
- Tracking travel distances between points or cities
- Converting and managing land units and coordinates for mapping purposes
FAQs
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What platforms is the Geomeasure app available on?
The Geomeasure app is available for iPhone/iPad, Android, and macOS. -
Does the Geomeasure app require special skills to use?
No special skills are needed; anyone with a smartphone can use the app for area and distance measurements. -
Can I save and share my measurements with the Geomeasure app?
Yes, you can save distance or area measurements and export them as KML files to share or import into other tools. -
What types of measurements can I perform with Geomeasure?
You can perform manual measurements by adding points, GPS-based live tracking, and free-hand drawings for area and distance calculations. -
Is the Geomeasure app free to use?
Yes, the Geomeasure app is completely free to use for all its features.
