# iGIS

> Mobile GIS solution for loading, viewing, creating, and exporting spatial data on iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by Geometry.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igis/id338967404 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Geometry](https://appshunter.io/developer/288087902)
- Category: Business, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 74 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-01-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igis/id338967404/reviews.md

## What is iGIS?

iGIS - The world's first and leading iOS GIS.

True GIS functionality is now available on the iPhone! Your iPhone. Your data. Your maps.

iGIS represents a new era in mobile GIS solutions by enabling users to load, view, investigate, create and export their own data over a background of map service imagery.
 
Importing data is easy with our unique data import facility using the USB cable or wirelessly on your Mac, PC and Linux. Raster data in many formats (pre-processing required) and ESRI Shapefiles (.shp) are supported at the moment.

Your spatial data is stored on the iPhone, so there’s no need for an Internet connection to see your data – great for field work. We also support over 3000 projections, so no need for re-projection.
 
We include support for multiple layers of points, lines, and polygons – all styled as you like. Imagery layers too in V5.
 
Add comments to your maps - A point layer is added with a name and description field. 

Add and edit your own layers, via the map display and customisable data entry forms.

Export your layers to ESRI shapefiles for use back in your enterprise.
 
Other features include:
 
- Great speed, using our multi-threaded map renderer.
- Support for large datasets.
- Import and export of ESRI Shapefiles.
- Display current GPS location in your chosen projection ( + compass)
- Zoom to current location
- Zoom to data extent
- Map Pan, zoom in, zoom out
- Changeable drawing styles for a layer: size, color, transparency
- Set the draw order and visibility of map layers 
- Set the zoom scale for layers via a simple slider
- Select and interrogate feature attributes via point and click
 
This application is designed for GIS professionals and an understanding of some basic GIS concepts such as layers, shapefiles, projections etc, would make using iGIS simpler. Please let us know if concepts in iGIS are unclear.
 
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Load, view, and investigate spatial data
- Create and export ESRI Shapefiles
- Supports multiple data layers (points, lines, polygons)
- Offline data access for fieldwork
- Customizable data entry forms
- Add comments and annotations to maps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iGIS Pro - 1 Year Subscription | $31.99 | one-time |
| iGIS Pro - 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igis/id338967404/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best GIS app in App Store

*2015-03-27*

I've looked at every app in the App Store surrounding mapping and this is easily the best - outside of the ridiculously priced $300 apps which I didn't try. Highly recommended to anyone who wants offline shapefiles on their device. Two features I wish it had though are the ability to connect to WMS and to be able to click any line to get features without having to change the viewing layer that's active. Great work, hope it continues to be developed!

### 5/5 — Best GIS on iOS

*2015-02-06*

For my needs, this is the best GIS / GPS app for iOS. You can quickly and easily load, view, and edit shapefiles in a streamlined interface without a bunch of hassle. For more complicated field data collection and editing, you might want ArcPad, but if you want to do something straightforward like locate yourself in relationship to GIS layers and add record features, iGIS is dramatically more enjoyable to use and has a fraction of the learning curve. Oh, and you can have layers with different coordinate systems!

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2014-10-30, version 7.4.4*

This app is great if you are familiar with GIS. I work for a water utility and after loading in our shape files, this works like a dream.

### 3/5 — Cool but misleading in some respects

*2014-09-30, version 7.4.3*

I have been trying to find an easy-to-use GIS app to incorporate shapefiles and raster data into my daily fieldwork. I was excited to find this one, and it does have its perks. There are tons of choices for projections and the interface is pretty intuitive (with some major exceptions). There are quite a few inconveniences and drawbacks, however.

- To import raster data you have to have processed it using MapTiler, an open source software program that is only free if your images are smaller than a certain size (we are talking like 30 MB or less here) which is just not feasible for someone doing actual GIS work.
- All of the raster and shapefiles must be zipped and hosted on Dropbox (which is cool and convenient if you have enough space) - you can also use a USB.
- There is no intuitive way to add the imported layers to your project, and there does not appear to be a help file for the latest release, so this is somewhat frustrating (and as I write this I still have not figured out how to add my imported shapefiles).
- Would be nice if it displayed your location or coordinates anywhere in the free version since there are free apps that also do this.

### 3/5 — Chump

*2014-09-17, version 7.4.3*

All your files must be zipped to add. I don't have stuff zipped. What a pain. I like to add files from here and there. Looks cool though, probably won't use it.

### 5/5 — No hassle point collector

*2014-07-29, version 7.4.0*

I was looking for a quick app to collect points around town and this app lets you dive right in.

### 4/5 — Great App

*2013-11-19*

I'm really impressed by this app for the price. I've loaded a variety of shp files into it and it seems to work with them really well, in fact, possibly better than my Trimble Recon I.E. scrolling, getting attribute info...  You can record points, lines, & polygons.  Also, it caches Google Maps.

### 3/5 — App Crashes

*2013-09-20, version 6.0.4*

Works pretty good most of the time. Tends to crash a lot. Need to work that out

### 4/5 — Excellent

*2013-08-20, version 6.0.3*

Great app at a great price. I use this app almost everyday for work. One suggestion would be a way to download base map files to use in areas of no reception.

### 2/5 — Veraltetes Kartenmaterial

*2013-06-30*

Leider greifen die Versionen 6.0.0 und 6.0.1 wieder auf die veralteten Satellitenfotos von Google zurück - ein schwerer Rückschritt für meine Nutzung, da die bisherigen von Apple von 2012 in unserer Gegend deutlich aktueller sind. Eine entsprechende Anfrage per Mail an GEOMETRY blieb bisher unbeantwortet!

## Frequently asked questions about iGIS

### What is iGIS?

iGIS is a mobile GIS application for iOS that provides true GIS functionality on your iPhone. It allows users to load, view, investigate, create, and export their own spatial data over map service imagery. The app is designed for professionals and offers features like offline data access and support for various data formats.

### What kind of data can I import and export?

You can import raster data (with pre-processing) and ESRI Shapefiles (.shp). The app also supports the export of your layers to ESRI Shapefiles, making it easy to use your data back in enterprise systems. It supports multiple layers of points, lines, and polygons, all stylable as you prefer.

### Is iGIS free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it operates on a freemium model. This means that while core functionality is available, certain advanced features or capabilities may require in-app purchases to unlock. Specific details on what is included in the free version versus paid features are typically found within the app's store listing or settings.

### Can I use iGIS without an internet connection?

Yes, a key advantage of iGIS is that your spatial data is stored directly on your iPhone. This means you can access and work with your maps and data even when you don't have an internet connection, which is particularly useful for fieldwork in remote areas.

### Who is the target audience for iGIS?

This application is designed for GIS professionals and individuals who have a foundational understanding of GIS concepts such as layers, shapefiles, and projections. It aims to provide powerful GIS tools in a mobile format for those who need to manage and analyze spatial data on the go.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.4.14 — 2025-12-12

Bug fixes

### 8.4.13 — 2025-11-20

Bug fixes

### 8.4.12 — 2025-11-17

Minor bug fixes

### 8.4.11 — 2021-02-22

Added support for GDA 2020

### 8.4.10 — 2020-09-18

Made zoom to current location and zoom to extent buttons further apart to avoid accidental touching
Fixed crash in subscription purchase

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All apps by Geometry: https://appshunter.io/developer/288087902

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