Comparison

GIS Cloud Map Viewer vs U

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

U

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U-Collect (powered by GIS Cloud) mobile data collection is a tool which allows ASTERRA's field users and local leak detection crews to collect and record field inspection data. The tool is designated for online and offline collection. Simply sign in with your ASTERRA account and send collected data directly to your Utilis web-map app in the cloud. Note! This app will use GPS in the background to give you the most accurate and current location. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

GIS Cloud Map Viewer4 screens
U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: U at none against GIS Cloud Map Viewer's 1. GIS Cloud Map Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GIS Cloud Map Viewer ships an update every 6 months, U every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GIS Cloud Map Viewer versus U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIS Cloud Map ViewerU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIS Cloud Inc.Utilis Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GIS Cloud Map Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • 1 month subscription$22.991 Month
None

U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GIS Cloud Map Viewer free?
GIS Cloud Map Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is U free?
U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GIS Cloud Map Viewer or U have ads?
Neither GIS Cloud Map Viewer nor U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GIS Cloud Map Viewer or U?
GIS Cloud Map Viewer ships an update every 6 months, and U every 4 months. Most recently, GIS Cloud Map Viewer was updated on August 3, 2026 and U on September 16, 2026.

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