Comparison

GIS Cloud Map Viewer vs Mapboard GIS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GIS Cloud Map Viewer

Easily view and access maps and data on any device. Share maps with colleagues and clients, and make informed decisions with real-time, up-to-date information. Optimized for users without professional GIS experience.

Highlights
  • View and access maps
  • Access shared maps
  • Real-time data updates
  • Collaboration tool
  • Set access permissions
  • Optimized for non-professionals
Features
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GIS Cloud’s Map Viewer is an easy way to view and access maps and data. Optimized for non-professionals, Map Viewer enables you to access your own maps created in Map Editor, maps others shared with you, private or public, on any device in real time. GIS Cloud Viewer can be used as a collaboration tool by giving different access permissions to your clients and colleagues. Maps are always up-to-date, allowing users to make crucial business decisions immediately. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@giscloud.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.giscloud.com/wp-content/uploads/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.giscloud.com/wp-content/uploads/terms-of-use.html

About

Mapboard GIS

This iPad app allows users to draw field maps using an Apple Pencil, combining the ease of pen-and-paper with the precision of GIS. It's designed for geologists and others needing interpretive mapping, offering intuitive tools for creating topologically consistent geologic maps.

Highlights
  • Pen-based editing tools
  • Intuitive reshaping and snapping
  • Iterative topology solver
  • Onboard Spatialite GIS engine
  • Native GIS software compatibility
  • User-configurable data types
  • Tether to remote PostGIS
Features
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Mapboard GIS is an iPad app for drawing maps with an Apple Pencil. Mapboard combines the intuitive workflow of pen-and-paper mapping with the precision, flexibility, and scale-independence of geospatial information systems (GIS). Its forward-looking design helps beginner and expert mappers produce multiscale, topologically consistent geologic maps. MOTIVATION AND DESIGN Mapboard GIS was born out of frustration with both paper– and GIS-based mapping workflows. It is primarily designed for geologists but is potentially useful in many situations demanding interpretive mapping. Mapboard attempts to bring digital mapping closer to the intuitive experience provided by paper. A sophisticated open-source spatial engine drives simple tools for drawing, erasing, and reshaping features. Outputs are natively compatible with common GIS software. Mapboard allows mapping time to be spent refining interpretations instead of fighting with technical tools. KEY FEATURES - Editing tools geared towards pen-based mapping - Powerful and intuitive reshaping, snapping, and erasing - Iterative topology solver to fill map units - Sophisticated onboard Spatialite GIS engine - Project files natively readable by standard GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.) - User-configurable data types for line and polygon features - Tether to remote PostGIS for work across large datasets and real-time collaboration - Interoperable with standard formats (mbtiles, Spatialite, PostGIS) and open-source + commercial software OTHER FEATURES - Load MBTiles basemaps - Satellite, streets, and topographic basemaps - Dark mode support - Geologic line types TERMS OF USE: https://mapboard-gis.app/terms-of-service PRIVACY POLICY: https://mapboard-gis.app/privacy CHANGELOG: https://mapboard-gis.app/docs/ios/releases

Screenshots

GIS Cloud Map Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mapboard GIS at 100% against GIS Cloud Map Viewer's 0%. Mapboard GIS also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). GIS Cloud Map Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GIS Cloud Map Viewer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $22.99 per month and Mapboard GIS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mapboard GIS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GIS Cloud Map Viewer has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GIS Cloud Map Viewer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mapboard GIS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GIS Cloud Map Viewer ships an update every 6 months, Mapboard GIS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GIS Cloud Map Viewer versus Mapboard GIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIS Cloud Map ViewerMapboard GIS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIS Cloud Inc.Daven Quinn

Customer experience

GIS Cloud Map Viewer

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Mapboard GIS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GIS Cloud Map Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • 1 month subscription$22.991 Month
1 purchases

Mapboard GIS

Subscriptions1
  • Full Version$29.991 Year

Questions

Is GIS Cloud Map Viewer free?
GIS Cloud Map Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mapboard GIS free?
Mapboard GIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GIS Cloud Map Viewer or Mapboard GIS?
Mapboard GIS is rated higher. GIS Cloud Map Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Mapboard GIS averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do GIS Cloud Map Viewer or Mapboard GIS have ads?
Neither GIS Cloud Map Viewer nor Mapboard GIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GIS Cloud Map Viewer or Mapboard GIS?
GIS Cloud Map Viewer ships an update every 6 months, and Mapboard GIS every 2 months. Most recently, GIS Cloud Map Viewer was updated on August 3, 2026 and Mapboard GIS on September 8, 2026.

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