# iGIS for iPad — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of iGIS for iPad by Geometry, rated 3.00/5 from 2 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igis-for-ipad/id386107163/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igis-for-ipad/id386107163.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1 ## Newest reviews (12 of 50) ### 4/5 — Will not update on ipad2 *2020-07-06, version 8.4.6* Says it needs update, downloads and downloads, never updates. Should I delete and reinstall (?). Afraid it won't install. ### 2/5 — Got worse *2014-09-17, version 7.4.3* I used to use this during graduate school and found it to be a handy tool. I recently tried it again for a project after not opening it for a couple of years. The interface seems polished. Unfortunately, the app is much less capable than it used to be. Many things I touch (for example, changing symbology) inform me that I need to subscribe to do. This is a surprise, since I originally paid for this app. Furthermore, several shapefiles I tried to load from the Natural Earth dataset failed to load with a message that the CRS selected was wrong (it wasn't). Finally, some complex shapefiles that did import displayed with weird artifacts that I don't see in the desktop programs QGIS or ArcGIS. Overall, I'm pretty disappointed and wish I could get the old version back. ### 3/5 — Was working great but.... *2014-08-06, version 7.4.0* iGis was working great but now every time I use it in landscape, it cuts off drawing about a quarter of all the layers on the East side. Almost like it thinks it's in portrait. I tried to delete the app and reload it along with all my layers to no avail. Once this issue is resolved this app is a five star. ### 2/5 — Shape up *2014-03-24, version 7.0.6* Version 7 fails to import shape files. Worked in previous versions using Wi-Fi. ### 3/5 — Misure a pagamento *2014-02-20, version 7.0.6* Le misure sono nella versione pro ### 4/5 — Wifi issue fixed in latest update!! *2013-11-20, version 7.0.2* Really like this app. Would like ability to label as part of this app. Performs very well. ### 3/5 — Issues *2013-09-04, version 6.0.3* This app started having shape file importing issues after the last update, as it turns back to main menu as soon as I hit "import". And it is hard to pick points on the map. Good app, needs fixing, ASAP. ### 4/5 — Outstanding, powerful and easy to use mobile GIS *2013-08-03, version 6.0.2* Discovering iGIS has made field data collection much easier than using professional surveying equipment. It works with standard data file formats, is simple to use even for newbies, and is very reliable. I wish I new about iGIS before spending money on Trimble Juno 5's. the web site mentions providing "pro" options for a fee, but they are apparently not available yet. ### 3/5 — Ci siamo quasi *2013-01-29, version 5.1.3* App tutto sommato non intuitiva, ma che fa quel che dice. Da migliorare alcuni comandi. Buona l'importazione degli shape e la velocità nel ridisegnarli sulle immagini, considerato sempre che si tratta di una app per tablet. Purtroppo non sono riuscito a far funzionare il labeling! Please, check the labeling function! ### 4/5 — Surprisingly Good *2012-11-28, version 5.1.3* I have tried a few gis type apps and this one is remarkably good. Takes a little bit of technical knowledge though. Does crash fairly often but all in all quite impressive. I wish you could open shape files from other apps though, ie have a .shp in Dropbox and open it with the app. ### 5/5 — Great app *2012-02-20, version 5.0.9* I would love to see measuring tools as well as a way to share your maps with other users that have also purchased the app.. Other than that it is pretty awesome. ### 4/5 — Very nice App *2011-10-27, version 5.0.8* One of best free apps in appstore to use navigation on raster images. Good support. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Crashes when exporting since latest update *2026-06-02, version 8.1.15* Since your latest update the App always crashes when clicking the Export-Button. The App is now unusable! ### 1/5 — Abo-Falle! *2022-01-24, version 8.4.11* Die App ist nur mit Abo nutzbar, vorsicht Abofalle!! ### 1/5 — Abo-Falle *2020-11-29, version 8.4.10* Die App ist nur mit einem Abonnement zu verwenden. ### 1/5 — Total garbage!!! *2017-10-30, version 8.3.10* Waste of money. Could not be more frustrated with this piece of crap app. Does not load shapefiles spits out error after error. All spatial files work fine on my computer but not on this garbage. DON'T BUY!!! ### 1/5 — Escaso valor *2016-11-14, version 8.2.2* Hay aplicaciones sin coste más útiles y más operativas. No merece pagar por lo que hace. ### 1/5 — Import problems *2014-03-17, version 7.0.6* Great concept to import via DropBox. Dropbox works! the .zip doesn't. Software crashes every time I try to use it. Not worth the money - sorry ### 1/5 — Did not work *2014-01-16, version 7.0.5* Did not load my shapefiles. Emailed tech support with question no response. ### 1/5 — Buggy *2013-11-13, version 7.0.1* I frequently use this software for land survey, it worked pretty well until version 7, which is unusable. If you try to edit a layer, the new point will appear few centimeters higher than where you pressed. The web server for import/export disappeared, so the only way to exchange layers wirelessly is Dropbox, which doesn't work at all. Tested on iPad mini, iPad 4 and iPad air; on iOS 6 and 7. Without these bugs, I highly recommend this app. ### 1/5 — Yet another flawed app *2011-04-08, version 5.0.1* Wait until this is fixed, if it ever is. Import doesn't work for me, lost half day trying to make it import shp files. It looks to me like expensive buggyware. If you would like to be a beta tester, for whatever it costs you to buy this app, here's your chance. If not, give it a pass for now. ### 1/5 — It doest not work *2011-04-03, version 5.0.1* Too many bugs in new update version need more work ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great tool *2024-11-05, version 8.4.11* I’ve been using this app almost constantly for work for over 10 years and it’s been an amazing asset. Simple but does what it does very well. I just wish I could toggle the aerial imagery between Google and Apple maps. ### 5/5 — Najlepsza aplikacja GIS na iOS *2016-02-09, version 7.4.11* Brakuje trochę stabilności i wydajności (jest co raz lepiej z każdą wersją), ale i tak jest to najlepsza aplikacja GIS na iOS. Bez super zaawansowanych funkcji, ale to co trzeba jest. Na duży plus jest obsługa EPSG:2180 i znaków UTF8 w tabelach. ### 5/5 — Best GIS app for iPad *2013-11-12, version 7.0.0* This has been the best GIS app I have tried on the iPad. I have a lot of shape files that it easily imported. They are actually quite big and this program handles them without any issues. Easy to import files and everything just works. It's great for me with field work. Great app. ### 5/5 — Funciona bien *2013-09-10, version 6.0.3* Funciona bien y es gratis ### 5/5 — Best free GIS for IPad *2013-03-23, version 5.1.3* Great GIS App. for the IPad. ### 5/5 — Wow *2013-02-16, version 5.1.3* Blows my mind. So much different from other navigation apps! ### 5/5 — Fantastic in the field!! *2012-11-27, version 5.1.3* Currently working with my team in Laos undertaking satellite ground-truthing work. This app has been nothing short of a revolution for us. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Best GIS app available *2012-05-17, version 5.1.1* Having searched the app store for various GIS apps this always seems to be unbeatable. The ability to load up shapefiles and edit features and also add new features to shapefiles makes it ideal when you need editing capabilities in the field. Import and export of files is also simple. ### 5/5 — Amazing doesnt cut it *2012-04-20, version 5.1.0* To say this is amazing doesnt cut it. For viewing shape files and doing simple editing in the field, this is perfect. The only drawback is the re-render required after zooming. But for the price of free, this is simply too good to rate any less than 5. ### 5/5 — truly amazing *2012-04-19, version 5.1.0* real gis on ipad, very nice --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-22.*