SW Maps - GIS & Data Collector

A complete and easy to use field GIS and mobile mapping solution

Softwel · np.com.softwel.swmaps

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v3.1.0.1 16.1 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.1.0.1 (334)
Updated: Jun 16, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 16.1 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: May 24, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 17 (5 sensitive)
Website: swmaps.softwel.com.np
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

SW Maps - GIS & Data Collector is an app by Softwel in the Productivity category, listed since at least May 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 2.6.12.2, the APK grew from 5.1 MB to 16.1 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 6.0. It asks for 17 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, record audio and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.0.14.3.

What's new in v3.1.0.1

- Geospatial PDF Layer support - Layer transparency setting for MBTiles, PDF, XYZ and WMS layers

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

SW Maps is a free GIS and mobile mapping app for collecting, presenting and sharing geographic information. Whether you are conducting a full scale GNSS survey with high precision instruments, need to collect large amount of location based data using nothing but your phone, or just need to view a few shapefiles with labels over a background map on the go, SW Maps has it all covered. Record points, lines, polygons and even photos and have them displayed over your choice of background map, and attach custom attribute data to any feature. Attribute types include text, numbers, an option from a predefined set of choices, photos, audio clips and videos. Conduct high accuracy GPS surveys using external RTK capable receivers over Bluetooth or USB Serial. Draw features on the map by adding markers, and measure distance and area. Reuse the layers and attributes of a previous project for another survey, or create templates and share them with other users. Share the collected data with other users as Geopackages, KMZ or shapefiles, or export them to your device storage. Also share and export recorded data as Spreadsheets (XLS/ODS) or CSV files. Features -Online Base maps: Google Maps or Open Street Map -Support for multiple mbtiles and KML overlays -Shapefile layers, with attribute categorized styling. View shapefiles in any coordinate system supported by the PROJ.4 library. -Add multiple online WMTS, TMS, XYZ or WMS layers and cache tiles for offline use. -Connect to external RTK GPS receivers through Bluetooth or USB Serial for high accuracy surveying using RTK. Also record data from external receiver for post processing. -Define multiple number of feature layers, each with a set of custom attributes Feature Types: Point, Line, Polygon Attribute Types:Text, Numeric, Drop down Options, Checklist, Photos, Audio, Video Save as Template for re-use or sharing -Record GPS tracks, with distance measurement -Draw features on map and export as KMZ, Shapefiles, GeoJSON or GeoPackages. -Label features based on attribute values. -Import feature layers from templates or existing projects. -Share or export collected data as KMZ (with embedded photographs) , shapefiles, GeoJSON, Geopackage (GPKG), XLS/ODS spreadsheets or csv files. -Share templates or projects with other users -Stake out points and lines on the ground using high accuracy GNSS receivers. This product is made in Nepal and is FREE (no Ads). If you find this useful, please let your friends know that you have used a product from Nepal. Spare sometime to visit this wonderful country and know the Nepali people.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v2.6.12.2. Since v3.0.14.3 it requires Android 6.0+.

v3.1.0.1 LATEST Jun 16, 2026 16.1 MB TRUSTED v3.0.14.3 May 9, 2026 8.2 MB TRUSTED v3.0.14.1 Dec 20, 2025 8.3 MB TRUSTED v2.10.1.0 Nov 4, 2025 8.5 MB TRUSTED v2.6.12.2 Nov 19, 2025 5.1 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 16, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Avinab Malla” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 16, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 16, 2026
Signed byCN=Avinab Malla
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E5:3F:B4:0E:B6:21:38:3A:AF:C3:82:32:81:94:17:2C:2A:C6:2B:69
File MD55c8ab691dc3f280165aef897d3cbbde2
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (17)

SW Maps - GIS & Data Collector requests 17 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access mock location android.permission.ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
Foreground service location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) np.com.softwel.swmaps.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone

SW Maps - GIS & Data Collector APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of SW Maps - GIS & Data Collector for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 3.0.14.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 3.0.14.1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the SW Maps - GIS & Data Collector APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 5c8ab691dc3f280165aef897d3cbbde2.